Honoring the Forgotten Black Caps | Louisville News

The Louisville Bats honor forgotten baseball heroes in all-black uniforms, paying tribute to the 1930s Louisville Black Caps—a fiery Negro League team whose legacy was long buried. Part of “The Nine” initiative, this salute shines light on overlooked pioneers like Felton Snow, a Black Caps infielder who later managed an All-Star squad with Jackie Robinson. Snow’s story, once unknown even to those who knew him as a child, is now being honored with a headstone and retired jersey number—proof that history’s quiet giants deserve their moment in the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0533ce5ceccd6fc9