February 8th 2024.
The highly-anticipated game, MLB The Show 24, is back and better than ever. Fans of Black baseball will be thrilled to know that this year's edition will once again feature Negro League players and teams. But that's not all - the game also offers a special edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players, dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Negro Leagues.
Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and integrated baseball, the Negro Leagues were the main stage for Black baseball. Back then, newspapers were the primary source of media outside of radio. The Black press and newspapers were not only a source of pride for Black communities across the country, but also a way to stay updated on the latest news, scores, and reports from the Negro Leagues.
This is the second year in a row that the game has included the Negro Leagues, and this year's Collector's Edition holds a special theme - a tribute to the Black newspapers and writers who played a crucial role in giving voice to the Negro Leagues and its talented players. Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro League Baseball Museum, spoke to Black Enterprise about the impact of featuring the Negro Leagues in the game. "It has been game-changing because we are seeing millions of young people and adults learning about the Negro Leagues through this gaming platform. Not only are they learning about these unsung heroes, but they are falling in love with them - exactly what we hoped would happen."
In the newly-revealed Collector's Edition, players can expect to find a full game, a limited edition physical Steelbook, a limited edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY® hat, and four days early access starting from March 15, 2024. Other exciting bonuses include double daily login rewards, Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack, Legend Diamond Choice Pack, Gold Choice Packs, Equipment Pack, Cover Athlete Bat Skin, The Show Packs, and 20,000 Stubs for MLB The Show 24.
The physical Steelbook and New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY® hat are inspired by the newspapers and retro posters from the 1930s and 1940s, adding a touch of nostalgia to the Collector's Edition. Priced at $124.99 USD or $164.99 CAD, the Negro Leagues Edition can be found at retailers in the U.S. and Canada.
As an added bonus, MLB The Show will donate $1 for every Negro Leagues Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and MVP edition sold in the U.S. until December 12, 2024, to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. These donations will aid in the Museum's mission to preserve and celebrate the rich history of African American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America.
Bob Kendrick expressed his excitement about the second season of Negro League storylines and the potential financial benefit it brings to the Museum. "By and large, this partnership with Sony PlayStation for the inclusion of the Negro Leagues in MLB The Show has been epic."
In related news, a bat used by MLB Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente is set to be auctioned off for more than $250,000. It's clear that the legacy of the Negro Leagues and its players continues to live on, and MLB The Show 24's Negro Leagues Collector's Edition is just one more way to honor and celebrate their impact on the game of baseball.
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