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- Updated: May 15, 2016
KANSAS CITY — Fans poured into Kauffman Stadium for Sunday’s rubber game against the Braves, many dressed in suits, dresses and other fancy attire typical of a crowd from decades earlier.
Past the Royals Hall of Fame, in a tent outside the stadium, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum hosted its second annual Dressed to the Nines Sunday Jazz Brunch and Baseball Sermon. According to museum president Bob Kendrick, the event raised around $50,000 last year.
“It’s very exciting,” Kendrick said. “It’s a way to engage the community.”
The event began with a jazz performance from Kenny Glover and the BMW Band. Glover sported an all-white look, mirroring the spiffy attire of the around 100 fans listening.
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As the set finished, Kendrick took the stage, thanking everyone for their contributions.
“It’s a glorious day,” Kendrick said to the crowd. “It’s extra added motivation to make sure Buck’s museum is healthy and whole.”
Kendrick shared stories about Buck O’Neil, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro American League, eventually …
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