Legacy Awards (NLBM) explained

Legacy Awards
Sport:Baseball
League:Major League Baseball (MLB)
Description:Best players, managers, and executives in MLB in various categories, for on-field and off-field achievement
Presenter:Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Year:2000

The Legacy Awards are presented annually by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The "Hall of Game Award"—established in 2014 and honoring players who personify "the spirit of the way the game was played in the Negro Leagues"[1] —is the only such award actively presented since 2018.

A number of Legacy Awards were previously issued to the best players, managers, and executives in each league of Major League Baseball (MLB), for on-field and off-the-field achievement. The awards were named for legendary players of Negro league baseball, and first presented following the 2000 MLB season.[2] Awards were later added for baseball writers and philanthropists.

History

The first Legacy Awards were presented in November 2000 at the "Legacy 2000 Players’ Reunion and Awards Banquet", which was organized to honor the 10th anniversary of the opening of the museum and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League.[3] [4] For the next nine years (2001–2009), each year's awards were presented at a banquet in January or February of the following year.[3] [5] Proceeds from the Legacy Awards annual banquets were used for the benefit of the museum.

In 2010, there was no banquet.[6] Instead, the awards were presented at separate events at the museum and in various major-league ballparks through the spring of 2011.[3] The 12th annual awards (for 2011) were presented at an awards banquet on January 28, 2012.

In January 2013, NLBM president Bob Kendrick announced that the 2013 awards banquet would be the final one held. All further awards would be presented in the same manner as the 2010 awards, at various MLB ballparks or at the museum if the award winner happened to be in Kansas City to play against the Royals.[7] The logistics of off-season travel were the primary reason cited by Kendrick for this change.[7] Of all those honored for their 2012 season, only Everth Cabrera of the San Diego Padres, traveling from his off-season home in Nicaragua, was able to make it to Kansas City for the January banquet and presentation.[7]

The "Hall of Game Award", established in 2014, is the only award actively presented since 2018.

Awards have been issued in the following categories:

Winners of each award are listed below.

Active awards

Hall of Game Award

The Hall of Game Award was introduced by the NLBM on February 13, 2014.[8] The Hall of Game annually honors former Major League Baseball (MLB) stars who played the game with the same passion, determination, flair and skill exhibited by the heroes of the Negro leagues. In addition to the ceremony, Hall of Game inductees will also receive permanent recognition as part of the future Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center being developed by the NLBM at the site of the Paseo YMCA, the birthplace of the Negro leagues.[9]

Inactive awards

Oscar Charleston Legacy Award

See also: Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award. The Oscar Charleston Legacy Award is given annually to the "Most Valuable Players" in the National and American leagues.

Pitcher of the Year

See also: Cy Young Award.

Leroy "Satchel" Paige Legacy Award

The Satchel Paige Legacy Award was given annually to the best pitchers in the National and American leagues.

Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award

The Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award is given annually to the "Pitchers of the Year" in the National and American leagues.[21]

Larry Doby Legacy Award

Note: This should not be confused with the Larry Doby Award, which is presented to the MLB "Futures Game" MVP.

See also: Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award. The Larry Doby Legacy Award is given annually to the "Rookies of the Year" in the National and American leagues.[2]

Hilton Smith Legacy Award

See also: MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award. The Hilton Smith Legacy Award is given annually to the "Relievers of the Year" in the National and American leagues.[21]

Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award

See also: List of Major League Baseball batting champions. The Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award is given annually to the batting champions in the National and American leagues.[21]

Josh Gibson Legacy Award

See also: List of Major League Baseball home run champions and Babe Ruth Home Run Award. The Josh Gibson Legacy Award is given annually to the "Home Run" leaders in the National and American leagues.[21]

James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award

See also: List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders. The James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award is given annually to the "Stolen Base" leaders in the National and American leagues.[21]

Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award

See also: Manager of the Year Award. The Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award is given annually to the "Managers of the Year" in the National and American leagues.[21]

Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award

See also: The Sporting News Executive of the Year Award. The Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award is given annually to the "Executives of the Year" in the National and American leagues.[21]

Kansas City Monarchs Legacy Award

See also: Kansas City Royals seasons. The Kansas City Monarchs Legacy Award is given annually to the Royals player and/or pitcher of the year.

John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award

The John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award is given annually in recognition of "Baseball and Community Leadership".[21]

Sam Lacy Legacy Award

See also: J. G. Taylor Spink Award. The Sam Lacy Legacy Award is given annually to the "Baseball Writer of the Year".[21] [34]

Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

See also: MLB Rookie of the Year Award. The Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually for "Career Excellence in the Face of Adversity".[21] [36]

John "Buck" O'Neil Legacy Award

See also: Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. The Buck O'Neil Legacy Award is given annually to a local or national corporate/private philanthropist for "Outstanding Support of the NLBM".[21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Five All-Stars to take part in Negro Leagues Hall of Game . Sam . McDowell . . B1 . May 2, 2018 . September 12, 2022 . newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Ken. Mandel. Howard wins Josh Gibson Award: NL-best 48 homers earn Phillies slugger Legacy honor. November 10, 2008. MLB.com. 2011-10-05.
  3. Web site: Legacy Awards Announced (2010). 2010–2011. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. 2011-10-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010757/http://www.nlbm.com/NS/ArticleDetail.cfm?ArticleID=266. 2016-03-05. dead.
  4. Web site: CBAKC Board Members: Don B. Motley, Chairman. Community Baseball Academy of Kansas City (CBA-KC). 2011-11-02. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425132538/http://kcbaseballacademy.com/board.html. 2012-04-25.
  5. Web site: Alan. Eskew. HISTORY / NEGRO LEAGUES / FEATURES / Award winners: Pierre, Rollins two of many to win Legacy Awards. February 2002. MLB.com. 2011-10-05.
  6. Web site: Craig. Calcaterra. The President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum defends the decision to move the Legacy Awards Show. January 24, 2011. NBC Sports. HardballTalk. 2011-10-20.
  7. Web site: Falkoff. Robert. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum honors MLBs best. MLB.com via KC Royals official team website. 13 January 2013. 14 January 2013.
  8. News: Museum unveils new event . Sam . McDowell . . B5 . February 14, 2014 . September 13, 2022 . newspapers.com.
  9. http://sabr.org/latest/negro-leagues-baseball-museum-establishes-hall-game-tribute-former-mlb-stars Negro Leagues Baseball Museum establishes 'Hall of Game' tribute to former MLB stars
  10. Web site: Fergie, Rickey, Luis and the Wizard Highlight 2015 Hall of Game Class. . NLBM.com. Retrieved on April 26, 2015.
  11. Web site: 2016 NLBM Hall of Game Inductees Announced News Premier Sports Management. www.premiersportsonline.com. en. 2018-05-01.
  12. News: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announces fourth annual 'Hall of Game' class. kansascity. 2018-05-01. en.
  13. jgkshb . 991367316406353920 . The fifth class of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hall of Game has been announced. . May 1, 2018 . May 1, 2018.
  14. Web site: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's "Hall of Game". 2019-05-10. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. en-US. 2019-07-13.
  15. Web site: Rob. Scichili. Mark. Feinsand. HISTORY / NEGRO LEAGUES / LEGACY / NLBM honors top Major Leaguers: Giants left fielder Barry Bonds and Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez were named the recipients of the Josh Gibson Legacy Award from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. 2001. MLB.com. 2011-10-05.
  16. Web site: Steve. Penn. Players must honor the past. January 14, 2003. The Kansas City Star. Negro League Baseball Players Association official website. 2011-10-21.
  17. Web site: Negro League Museum Announces 2007 Legacy Award Winners. October 13, 2007. BlackAthlete Sports Network, LLC . 2011-10-20.
  18. Web site: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. www.nlbm.com. 2018-05-01.
  19. Web site: Legacy Awards Announced . Negro Leagues Babeball Museum . 2 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060103025601/http://www.nlbm.com/NS/ArticleDetail.cfm?ArticleID=68 . 3 January 2006 . live .
  20. Web site: Jim. Salisbury. MVP Howard takes well-deserved bows. January 12, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2011-11-02.
  21. Web site: Legacy Award Winners Announced (2009). 2009–2010. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. 2011-10-05.
  22. News: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announces its Legacy Awards. kansascity. 2018-05-01. en.
  23. News: Mookie Betts, Kris Bryant lead list of 2016 Legacy Award winners . . B2 . December 29, 2016 . September 13, 2022 . newspapers.com.
  24. Web site: Howard, Jeter To Receive Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legacy Awards. January 11, 2007. BlackAthlete Sports Network. 2018-07-02.
  25. Web site: Bill. Chastain. Carpenter, Greinke win Rogan Award: Negro League Museum honors top pitchers in NL and AL . MLB.com. St. Louis Cardinals official website. October 22, 2009 . 2011-10-29.
  26. Web site: Annual African American Heritage Weekend Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 to be Hosted by Pitsburg Pirates. Ask Blackie. Ask Blackie: African American Entertainment, Music, News and Anything Afro-American. 2011-11-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425132549/http://www.askblackie.com/2010/08/annual-african-american-heritage-weekend-friday-august-20-and-saturday-august-21-to-be-hosted-by-pitsburg-pirates/. 2012-04-25. dead.
  27. Web site: Legacy Awards Announced: Dodgers Matt Kemp and Yankees Curtis Granderson nab top honors from the NLBM; Kansas City Royals Eric Hosmer named AL Rookie of the Year. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. 2011-12-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010757/http://www.nlbm.com/NS/ArticleDetail.cfm?ArticleID=266. 2016-03-05. dead.
  28. Web site: Dick. Kaegel. Negro Leagues Museum captivates visitors: Visit to hall serves as warm-up for Legacy Awards. January 30, 2010. MLB.com. 2011-11-03.
  29. Web site: Chipper Jones Receives Legacy Award. November 11, 2008. The Chattanoogan. 2011-10-06.
  30. Web site: Jason. Beck. Trio wins Negro Leagues Legacy Awards. November 28, 2011. MLB.com. Detroit Tigers official website. 2011-12-10.
  31. Web site: Robert. Falkoff. Legacy Awards connect two eras: Bonds and A-Rod win Oscar Charleston awards. February 5, 2003. MLB.com. 2011-11-02.
  32. Web site: Dick. Kaegel. Legacy winners given tour by O'Neil: Ryan, Jocketty, others enjoy Negro Leagues museum. MLB.com. 2011-10-21.
  33. Web site: PRESS RELEASE: Angels' GM Tony Reagins given contract extension. November 6, 2009. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim official website. 2011-11-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20110927144513/http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7633344&vkey=pr_ana&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana. September 27, 2011. dead.
  34. Web site: Justice B.. Hill. O'Neil's presence alive in baseball: Negro Leagues ambassador's mission continues to thrive. February 29, 2008. MLB.com. 2011-10-21.
  35. Web site: Aprill. Turner. NABJ Honors Pioneering Sports Journalist, ESPN's Claire Smith with Annual Legacy Award. April 20, 2011. National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). 2011-10-21.
  36. Web site: Terez A.. Paylor. Frank White receives the Jackie Robinson Legacy Award. April 15, 2011. The Kansas City Star. 2011-10-09.
  37. On the following webpage, scroll down to "The 2011 Johnson Medalists include": Web site: Beverly. Clark. Johnson Medals to honor champions of civil and human rights Nov. 8. October 27, 2011. Emory University. 2011-11-03.
  38. Web site: Bill. Pollock. White earns Robinson Legacy Award. April 14, 2011. MissouriNet. 2011-10-09.
  39. Web site: August 16, 2023 . Pitching greats Vida Blue, Al Downing, Dwight Gooden, Mike Norris and Dontrelle Willis to be inducted into the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Hall of Game; ceremonies planned for September 9 in Kansas City, MO. . 2011-10-21 . KSPRabc33 (Springfield, Mo.) . Schurz Communications.
  40. News: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announces fourth annual 'Hall of Game' class. kansascity. 2018-05-02. en.
  41. 1094096722857467905. nlbmprez. Great to see Sharon Robinson at the @KC_UYA today! An accomplished author/educator, Sharon will receive our award t… . 9 February 2019.
  42. Web site: BUCK O'NEIL LEGACY AWARDS PRESENTATION. www.facebook.com. en. 2018-05-01.
  43. News: Aaron proud of his Negro Leagues start . Tod . Palmer . . B2 . November 8, 2015 . September 13, 2022 . newspapers.com.

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