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Reaf Blue, who played for the Black Barons and Atlanta Black Crackers in the late 1950s and early 1960s, grew up in the neighborhood surrounding Rickwood and still lives there.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Mays played home games and weekend road games for the Black Barons while school was in session, then played full time in center field during summer vacations, quickly drawing the attention of major league scouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

The 10,800-seat stadium, opened in 1910, is the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and was home to the Birmingham Black Barons from 1924-60.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

The boy is said to have pushed through the barriers at Barons Court station.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2023

Or maybe he was embarrassed for his family, that they never looked like any of the Barons.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix