Bob Kendrick: Bringing Baseball History to Life
Episode #139
Posted On: July 9, 2025 By :
Under the direction of Bob Kendrick, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City has become a must-see venue for fans of baseball and American history. It chronicles the journey of black baseball players and coaches, highlighting the elite-level competition the Negro Leagues provided.
The museum is currently 10,000 square feet, but Kendrick has started the “Pitch for the Future Campaign” to raise $35 million to build a new, larger museum. Kendrick has also become somewhat of a celebrity in recent years thanks to his appearances on the video game MLB The Show, in which he narrates a special Negro Leagues storyline.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is currently celebrating Leaders and Innovators, emphasizing great black managers and innovations brought about by the Negro Leagues including things like shin guards, night baseball and the batting helmet.
Another massive initiative that Kendrick and the museum benefit from each year is Free February. The entire month of February, the museum was free of charge to anybody who wanted to attend, with the Kansas City Royals covering the expense. It’s something that’s important to Kendrick and the Kansas City community as the museum continues to expand.
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