Astros, Royals will wear Houston Eagles, Kansas City Monarchs uniforms

Julia Morales on X: Royals and Astros will 'Salute to the Negro Leagues' tonight with the Astros wearing the 1950 Houston Eagles road uniforms and the Royals wearing the 1945 Kansas City

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Astros, Royals will wear Houston Eagles, Kansas City Monarchs uniforms

History:  In a career that spanned 40 years, legendary pitcher Satchel Paige (#25) famously played anywhere he could collect a paycheck. Paige has been officially credited as playing for 17 different professional ballclubs in five different countries. However, Paige is most associated with his time playing for the Kansas City Monarchs. In particular while playing in this uniform and leading the Monarchs to their ninth league pennant and second Negro World Series title in 1942.

Ebbets Field Flannels Kansas City Monarchs 1942 Home Jersey

Houston Astros visit Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City

Astros, Royals will wear Houston Eagles, Kansas City Monarchs uniforms

Houston Astros visit Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City

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Photos: Salute to the Negro Leagues (Royals vs. Astros)