Clarence “Pint” Isreal Baseball Classic

Step back in time and celebrate a cherished local tradition at the Clarence “Pint” Isreal Juneteenth Classic (6-9 p.m.) taking place at Shirley Povich Field between the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League’s Gaithersburg Giants and Bethesda Big Train.

Big Train players will wear Eagles jerseys to honor the 1954 Scotland Eagles from the era of Montgomery’s Black Sandlot teams. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a Pint Isreal bobblehead for the first 500 fans. Memorabilia on display from the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball. Honoring Delegate Greg Wims as a Big Train Community Hero. This commemorative game pays tribute to Clarence “Pint” Isreal, Montgomery County’s greatest Negro Leagues star and a great mentor to Montgomery County youth.

Location: Shirley Povich Field – 10600 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: Visit the Big Train Baseball website to purchase tickets.