Buck O'Neil - Legend of the Game

Buck O'Neil's impact on baseball extended far beyond his playing career with the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues. In 1962, he became the first African-American coach in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs.

O'Neil dedicated his post-playing career to preserving Negro Leagues history. In 1990, he played a key role in establishing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. His advocacy also helped numerous Negro League stars receive recognition in the Baseball Hall of Fame.