Weeklong Events Lead to MLB’s Salute to the Negro Leagues at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field on June 20

mlb.com In advance of the San Francisco Giants against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 20 at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Major League Baseball on Friday announced the weeklong series of programs from June 17-June 20 including Minor League Baseball (MiLB) at Rickwood Field (Tuesday, June 18), Barnstorm Birmingham (Wednesday, June 19) and MLB at Rickwood Field (Thursday, June 20), in tribute to the Negro Leagues. MONDAY, JUNE 17 Willie Mays Film Screening MLB is launching its celebration of the Negro Leagues in Birmingham at the historic Carver Theater featuring the HBO Original documentary Say Hey, Willie Mays!  This free event is at-capacity, with the audience consisting of members of the Birmingham community and local leaders. It will feature a reception, the film screening, and special conversation between Film Director Nelson George and Willie’s son Michael Mays. Say Hey, Willie Mays! is a powerful film chronicles the life and career of baseball legend Willie Mays, paralleled with the evolving cultural landscape of America. Historic Carver Theater (1631 4th Ave. N, Birmingham, AL 35203); 5-8 p.m. CT TUESDAY, JUNE 18 PLAY BALL at Regions Field MLB is hosting their signature youth engagement activity, PLAY BALL (www.PlayBall.org), at Regions Field, home...