Salute to the Negro League Night

Bobblehead Nights: A Two-Part Historic Celebration

The Gateway Grizzlies are proud to present a special two-night bobblehead series honoring baseball pioneers Hank Thompson and Willard Brown.

In 1947, Thompson and Brown made history as the first African American teammates in MLB history. This commemorative series celebrates their legacy, their impact on the game, and their connection to St. Louis baseball history.

Attend both nights to collect two separate bobbleheads that combine into one special commemorative piece.

Salute to the Negro Leagues Night

June 11, 2026

Bobblehead Night 1

We begin the series with a powerful tribute to the Negro Leagues and the players who helped shape the future of professional baseball.

Featured Promotions

• Hank Thompson Bobblehead Giveaway

• Jersey-Off-The-Back Auction featuring 30+ Negro League-inspired jerseys

  • St. Louis Stars
    Indianapolis Clowns
    Salt Lake Occidentals
    Homestead Grays 
    New York Black Yankees
    Seattle Steelheads
    Harlem Globetrotters
    Washington Grays 
    Pittsburgh Crawfords 
    Kansas City Monarchs 
    Nashville Stars
    Chicago American Giants 
    San Francisco Sea Lions
    Atlanta Black Crackers
    Detroit Stars
    Brooklyn Royal Giants
    Newark Eagles 
    Mohawk Giants
    Chicago American Giants
    Baltimore Black Sox
    Brooklyn Eagles 
    Berkeley Pelicans
    Texas Black Spiders
    Cuban X Giants
    Oakland Larks
    Baltimore Elite Giants
    Washington Panthers 
    Philadelphia Stars
    Harrisburg Giants
    Indianapolis ABCs
    Lincoln Giants

• Special recognition of the St. Louis Stars and Negro League history

This night honors the excellence, perseverance, and legacy of Negro League athletes and their lasting impact on the game.