Can Ken Griffey Jr. and the HBCU Classic bring Black players back to baseball?

Can Ken Griffey Jr. and the HBCU Classic bring Black players back to baseball?

The HBCU Swingman Classic in Atlanta brought out Hall of Famers, comedians, and fans for an afternoon celebrating the sport and its players.

HBCU Prospects and Atlanta Culture Took Center Stage at MLB All-Star Weekend - Because of Them We Can

During MLB All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, Black excellence was front and center. From the ballpark to the block, it was a celebration of HBCU talent, cultural legacy, and Atlanta’s undeniable influence on sports and style. The weekend kicked off with the HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, where 50 of the top student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities took the national stage. Led by baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr., the sh…