June 14, 2003
JUNE 14, 2003 - RICHMOND, VIRGINIAPhotos & editorial by Bert Orlitzky, NLBPA.com webmaster
Collector’s Showcase of America’s summer Richmond (VA) Classic show was indeed another classic. The lineup for CSA's June 13-15, 2003, Richmond Classic featured baseball stars Johnny Bench, George Foster, and Steve Garvey. Also featured were football stars Charles Mann, Marcus Allen, Len Dawson, Mike Munchak, and Anthony Munoz.
The Negro Leagues were represented by former Negro League stars Barnard Fernandez, Wilmer Fields, Stanley Glenn, Buck O’Neil, Walt Williams, and Jim Zapp.
Photo: Charles Mann, four-time NFL Pro Bowler and Redskins superstar hung out with the Negro League stars. Left to right: Stanley Glenn, Bernard Fernandez, Jim Zapp, Charles Mann, Walt Williams and Wilmer Fields (seated).
Buck O’Neil flew in from Kansas City for the event.
Former Newark Eagle, Walter “Buddy” Williams
Bernardo Fernandez chats with fans