Time changed: Akron RubberDucks vs Altoona Curve
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Jul 9, 2022 6:05 p.m.
Location
Canal Park
300 S Main St
Details
Join us as we take a look back at Akron's very own Negro League team. The Akron Black Tyrites were a member of the Negro National League in 1933. The club was originally in Columbus before moving to Akron for just ten games before moving up to Cleveland and becoming the Giants. The name was originally supposed to be "Tyr-ites" to play off the British word for tire, "tyre," but the name soon became "Ty-rites" to match Akronites. The team played their games at Akron's League Park, which was a $135,000 ballpark constructed in 1928 on property at the corner of Lakshore & Crosier near summit lake.
Game Highlight: Post Game Fireworks - CANCELED
Game Highlight: Akron Black Tyrites Uniform
In order to properly celebrate and honor the original Akron Black Tyrites, the RubberDucks created logos and uniforms in the style of what the team might have worn in 1933. These designs and new uniforms were created and planned to be unveiled during the 2020 season to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Negro League Baseball.
Game Highlight: Giveaway Saturday
Presented By Northern Ohio Honda Dealers & 97.5 WONE
First 1,000 Fans Ages 12 & Under
