Louisville Bats pay homage to Negro league team with Black Caps jerseys

Louisville Public Media | By Giselle Rhoden

Published August 27, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

The history and impact of the Black Caps, Louisville's former Negro League team, is being celebrated in a special baseball game tonight [8/27]

Giselle Rhoden

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