Join the Portland Sea Dogs and Black Owned Maine for The Nine Day on July 23rd at 1:00 PM. A portion of proceeds purchased through this link will benefit Black Owned Maine. The day includes highlighting local Black businesses and individuals, honoring Sea Dogs top Black players, as well as educating fans about Black History in Portland as well in baseball.
Purchase tickets with $3 per ticket sales donated to Black Owned Maine.
About The Nine program:Ā āThe Nineā is a Black-community focused outreach platform specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport, provide new opportunities for youth baseball and softball participation, further diversify the business of baseball and embrace millions of passionate fans throughout Minor League Baseball’s 120 communities nationwide. Named for the number Jackie Robinson wore during his only season playing in MiLB with theĀ Triple-A Montreal Royals in 1946, The Nine connects MiLB teamsā existing, Black-community focused development efforts with new national programming and future special events in a coordinated and centralized campaign.
