Octavius Catto
“Tasting Freedom: The Life of Octavius V. Catto” from “Philadelphia: The Great Experiment” a 14-part documentary series covering the history of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Pythians
Octavius V. Catto and the Philadelphia Pythians played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of African-Americans in the United States before and after the Civil War.
Courtesy of Philadelphia Baseball History
The Hilldale Club from Darby, PA
Beginning as an athletic club for youths, the Hilldale Club evolved to become one of the most dominant professional baseball teams in the Negro Leagues.
Courtesy of Philadelphia Baseball History
MLB Tonight: John Henry Lloyd
MLB Network remembers former shortstop and manager in the Negro Leagues, John Henry “Pop” Lloyd.
Courtesy of MLB Network
Black History in Atlantic City
Former Atlantis City Mayor Lorenzo Langford talks about the influence African-Americans had on Atlantic City.
Courtesy of Press of Atlantic City
Slim Jones
Stuart “Slim” Jones had potential as a left-handed side arm throwing pitcher in the Negro Leagues. He helped lead the Philadelphia Stars to the 1934 Negro National League championship. But Slim Jones had a demon he could not conquer.
Courtesy of Philadelphia Baseball History
Racism in Philadelphia
A clip from the movie “42” showing how Jackie Robinson dealt with racism from Phillies manager Ben Chapman.
Jackie Robinson Interview
Jackie Robinson on the Dick Cavett Show describing Philadelphia and the one Phillies player who apologized for the team’s behavior.
Curt Flood
A clip discussing the Supreme Court case Curt Flood v. Bowie Kuhn (1972) and Flood’s challenge to the “reserve clause” in baseball, from “Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns”.
After being traded to Philadelphia for Dick Allen, Flood refused to play for the Phillies and ultimately retired.
Mo’ne Davis
“I Throw Like a Girl” – a documentary about Mo’ne Davis by Spike Lee.