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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Independent American Association’s Kansas City T-Bones are renamed the Kansas City Monarchs after the team that played in the Black Leagues.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has signed a licensing agreement with MaxFun Entertainment from Mark Brandmeyer, owner of the minor league team.
The original Monarchs were founded in 1920 and won the first Black League World Series in 1924. The team played in the National Black League from 1920 to 1931 and the Black American League from 1937 to 1961, with independent stays from 1932 to 1936 and from 1962 to 1965.
“This exciting partnership celebrates Kansas City’s rich baseball heritage and becomes an important extension of the work we do to educate the public about the history of the Black Leagues,” said Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick in a press release Thursday. “We are delighted that the proud legacy of the great Kansas City monarchs is taking hold and look forward to sharing our story through the myriad of opportunities made possible through this historic alliance.”
A satellite exhibit from the museum is slated to travel with the team, who plan to establish a Monarchs Youth Academy for baseball and softball.
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