Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
05/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/04/2026 13:30
House Approves Flick’s Resolution Honoring Negro Leagues
May. 04, 2026
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced May 2, 2026, is now Negro Leagues Day in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved on Monday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.
House Resolution 481 recognizes the contributions African American baseball players made to the game and acknowledges the significant impact the Negro Leagues had on the civil rights movement nationwide.
"In 1865, one of the first Negro baseball clubs was formed in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Phythians," Flick said. "For over a century and a half, Pennsylvania has been a shining example of how sports, specifically baseball, can be a place of inclusion. This resolution ensures that legacy is honored and the stories of these groundbreaking players continue to be shared."
Flick, an avid baseball fan, belongs to the Williamsport chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). This chapter is known as the George Stovey chapter. Stovey, who was born and lived in Williamsport, is widely recognized as one of the best left-handed pitchers of the 19th century, but unfortunately, because of the color of his skin, he was not allowed to play in the major leagues.
Flick credits SABR members in the Williamsport, Harrisburg and Philadelphia chapters for suggesting the idea of the resolution. He said he wants to ensure players like Stovey receive the recognition they were long denied.
"Baseball is America's pastime, and I think it's past time George Stovey and great players like him are recognized," Flick said. "Without proper recognition, Stovey and so many players like him have been left out of the Baseball Hall of Fame."
Editors note: Here is a link to Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) speaking about House Resolution 481.
Representative Jamie Flick
83rd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Andrew Forgotch
717.772.9905
[email protected]
RepFlick.com
House Resolution 481 recognizes the contributions African American baseball players made to the game and acknowledges the significant impact the Negro Leagues had on the civil rights movement nationwide.
"In 1865, one of the first Negro baseball clubs was formed in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Phythians," Flick said. "For over a century and a half, Pennsylvania has been a shining example of how sports, specifically baseball, can be a place of inclusion. This resolution ensures that legacy is honored and the stories of these groundbreaking players continue to be shared."
Flick, an avid baseball fan, belongs to the Williamsport chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). This chapter is known as the George Stovey chapter. Stovey, who was born and lived in Williamsport, is widely recognized as one of the best left-handed pitchers of the 19th century, but unfortunately, because of the color of his skin, he was not allowed to play in the major leagues.
Flick credits SABR members in the Williamsport, Harrisburg and Philadelphia chapters for suggesting the idea of the resolution. He said he wants to ensure players like Stovey receive the recognition they were long denied.
"Baseball is America's pastime, and I think it's past time George Stovey and great players like him are recognized," Flick said. "Without proper recognition, Stovey and so many players like him have been left out of the Baseball Hall of Fame."
Editors note: Here is a link to Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) speaking about House Resolution 481.
Representative Jamie Flick
83rd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Andrew Forgotch
717.772.9905
[email protected]
RepFlick.com
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