Celebrate the legacy of baseball and its impact on minority communities by joining Miles for the inaugural Willie Mays Open, hosted by the Miles College baseball team, taking place February 7–9, 2025, at the historic Rickwood Field. This event honors the rich history of one of America’s greatest sports.
HBCU baseball teams slated to play in the event include Harris-Stowe State University, Stillman College, Miles College, Dillard University, Claflin University, and Southern University at New Orleans.
Rickwood Field, the oldest professional baseball park in the United States, stands as a monument to the game’s cultural significance and its role in breaking barriers.