Name/Title
Black Athletic Club - Rube Foster Community Sports AwardEntry/Object ID
2023.35.5Description
This medal was given to Arthur Rogers Jr. (also known as Shoo Bootie or Bootie) at the 2nd Annual Rube Foster Night at the Pipe Yard which was sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women on April 26, 2009. The Lorain Black Athletic Club (also known as the Black A.C.s) were honored at this event. Rube Foster was a pitcher and a league executive for the Negro baseball leagues. He is often referred to as the "Father of Black Baseball".Collection
Lorain Black History ArchivesAcquisition
Accession
2023.35Source or Donor
Rogers, DorisAcquisition Method
DonationRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Black Athletic Club