Toni Stone breaking barriers
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In the latest Reflections from Rickwood, we explore the career of Toni Stone, the barrier-breaking woman from Alameda.

Remembering Willie Mays
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In the latest Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU remembers the great Willie Mays as the Giants prepare to play at Rickwood Field in Alabama.

Honoring the Negro League
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In the latest feature in Reflections from Rickwood, we explore the San Francisco Sea Lions and the Oakland Larks.

Exploring Willie Mays' career in the Negro League
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In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.

Preserving Rickwood Field
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As the San Francisco Giants prepare to play at Rickwood Field, KTVU explores the effort to preserve the historic Negro League stadium.

Giants to play at historic Negro League stadium
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The San Francisco Giants will play the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field, a historic Negro League stadium, in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20, 2024.

'People weren't ready for me': Forgotten baseball star threw the game a curve ball

On any given game day, Oracle Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, is bustling. About a block from the ballpark, you'll find Toni Stone Crossing, a street with significantly less foot traffic, but named after a legendary second baseman. Few people know Stone's story.

Willie Mays remembered for breaking barriers on and off the field

As we honor the legacy of Willie Mays' baseball career, we can’t forget the steps he took towards civil rights during the height of a controversial time in our history.

SF Giants fans mourn the loss of baseball great Willie Mays

News of Willie Mays's death on Tuesday saddened San Francisco Giants fans, some of whom immediately went to Oracle Park to honor him at the Willie Mays Plaza. 

Willie Mays dies: Giants legend and MLB Hall of Famer was 93

Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.

Exploring the start of Willie Mays' career
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In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.

MLB game at Rickwood Field will be etched in baseball history

On June 20, the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will meet at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The MLB's tribute to the Negro Leagues is a game Gerald Watkins says he never even dreamed of.

Reds fan tased and arrested after running onto field and doing backflip in front of officer

A Cincinnati Reds fan invaded Great American Ballpark field on Tuesday night, performed a backflip in front of a police officer, and was promptly shocked with a Taser and arrested.

Woman of the Year: Former Giants announcer Renel Brooks-Moon honored

Iconic Bay Area voice Renel Brooks-Moon was honored at the State Capitol for her trailblazing career and her work and advocacy in the community.

YesSF partners with retired all-star Hunter Pence's non-profit for SF cleanup

The Yes SF coalition got an all-star boost on Friday, as retired San Francisco Giants player Hunter Pence partnered with Deloitte and other Yes SF members for a "Pick up with Pence" trash cleanup event in downtown San Francisco.

A's fans host another reverse boycott: 'The Summer of Sell'

A's fans are hosting another reverse boycott on Friday at the Oakland Coliseum as the baseball team begins their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

'Sell the Team' signs plastered in Oakland

Signs were spotted all over Oakland this week in the hopes of sending a message to the A's ownership.

Giants set to play at historic Rickwood Field, honor Negro Leagues

The San Francisco Giants will make history on June 20, when they take a road trip to Birmingham, Alabama to play the St. Louis Cardinals at historic Rickwood Field.