Baltimore Black Sox Memorial

Parks & People, in partnership with the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), is thrilled to lead the creation of the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial in Westport.

Upcoming Events

Learn about the legacy of the Black Sox as we kickoff the Black Sox Memorial Project and celebrate the work of Coppin State students. Join us on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30PM ET at Coppin State’s J. Millard Tawes Center (2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216).

Register for free on Eventbrite

Request for Proposal: Black Sox Sculpture Project

On behalf of Parks & People and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), Maryland Art Place (MAP) is offering an exciting opportunity to Baltimore regional artists (MD, DC, PA, DE, VA) working in large-scale sculpture to create artworks of historical Baltimore Black Sox baseball players.

Project Introduction, Artist RFP Info Session (virtual and physical):
Wednesday, November 12th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Register here.

Application deadline is Friday, December 12th at midnight.

Learn more & apply

Vintage black and white collage of baseball moments, showing players sliding, catching, pitching, and running on the field, with a central large circular element connecting the scenes.

Courtesy of the AFRO Archives

Welcome to the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial Project!

The Baltimore Black Sox baseball team was founded in 1913 and began playing in Westport in 1917 as part of the Negro Leagues. This Memorial will be a prominent feature along a new African American Heritage Trail, symbolizing the indelible legacy of the Baltimore Black Sox and their profound influence on the city’s African American history and baseball culture. This Trail is an important facet of the Reimagine Middle Branch Plan’s framework for Equitable Development to honor and celebrate African American culture through the creation of a heritage district. Reimagine Middle Branch is a community-driven initiative, is led by the City of Baltimore, South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, and Parks & People, working alongside a team of expert consultants, stakeholders, HBCU faculty and students and Baltimoreans.

Read the Press Release | Feb. 14th

Black and white photograph of a baseball stadium with players on the field. Players' names are labeled on the field: Hegan, Paige, Keltner, Boudreau, Robinson, and Gordon. Spectators are seated in the stands, and a few are visible in the foreground wearing hats.

Courtesy of the AFRO Archives

The Project So Far

Our journey has just begun, and we are excited to invite you to be an integral part of this meaningful endeavor. This website serves as your gateway to comprehensive information about the project, offering a detailed letter outlining our vision, a survey to gather your invaluable insights, a schedule of upcoming community information sessions, and a comprehensive FAQ with pre-determined questions we look to answer in the initial phases.

We firmly believe that the truest reflection of Baltimore’s rich history can only be achieved through collaboration with the community and stakeholders like you. In the coming months, we are launching an extensive outreach campaign designed to ensure that this memorial resonates with the entire community. We are dedicated to embracing diverse perspectives and ideas in our approach. To achieve this, we have joined forces with Mayson Dixon Companies (MDC), a local African American-owned community engagement team, to establish meaningful connections with community leaders, neighborhood associations, local officials, and other key stakeholders.

Your voice matters in shaping the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial, and we are excited to embark on this collective journey with you. Explore our website to learn more, get involved, and help us honor this remarkable piece of Baltimore’s history. Together, we can make history come alive.

Connect with the Baltimore Black Sox Memorial Team via email to get involved: blacksoxpark@parksandpeople.org