Northern Kentucky’s Gary Cieradkowski, author of The League of Outsider Baseball, will be making the first presentation in the Spotlight Series at the Newport branch of Campbell County Public Library,
Join the 7-8 p.m. on Thursday presentation to learn some fascinating highlights about the forgotten heroes of the sport.
The award-winning graphic artist and baseball historian is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on over 50 radio shows across the United States and Canada. He lives in Fort Thomas.
Cieradkowski’s strikingly original illustrated history of baseball’s forgotten heroes, includes stars of the Negro Leagues, barnstorming teams, semi-pro leagues, foreign leagues, and famous players like Shoeless Joe Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and Joe DiMaggio before they achieved notoriety.
From a young age, Gary Cieradkowski had a passion for baseball’s unheralded heroes. Inspired by his father and their shared love of the sport, Cieradkowski began creating “outsider” baseball cards, as a way to tell the little-known stories of baseball’s many unsung heroes—alongside some of baseball’s greatest players before they were famous.
The League of Outsider Baseball is a tribute to all of those who’ve played the game, known and unknown.
Baseball fan, history buff, or lovers of trivia alike are sure to enjoy this fascinating presentation!
A book sale and signing will follow.
In April, 15 of Cieradkowski’s original 5-f00t-tall illustrations were unveiled at Wrigley Field as a permanent exhibit. The illustrations of Chicago Cubs great players were commissioned by the Cub and are displayed in the farmed bleacher section beneath the iconic scoreboard.
Registration is required here.
See an earlier NKyTribune story about Gary Cieradkowski and his incredible baseball art here.
