Double Duty Classic at Guaranteed Rate Field to honor Negro League baseball

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Double Duty Classic to honor Negro League baseball
The Double Duty Classic returns to Guaranteed Rate Field on Chicago's South Side Tuesday.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An annual showcase returns to the city's South Side, inspiring young baseball players from around the country.

The Double Duty Classic is happening Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field and features a history lesson with Chicago ties.

White Sox manager of A-C-E and Community Relations Troy Williams ABC7 to talk about the importance of the game and the impact Chicago had on Negro League baseball.