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baseball and the bomb: the legacy of the oak ridge bombers
The East Tennessee History Center will host Baseball and the Bomb: The Legacy of the Oak Ridge Bombers on Wednesday, August 13, at noon. The program, featuring Oak Ridge city historian Ray Smith and heritage tourism founder Katara Vasquez, will explore how the Bombers emerged during a pivotal chapter in history.
legends on the field first pitch tribute
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 1:45 p.m., surviving Bombers players will be honored with a ceremonial first pitch at the Knoxville Smokies Baseball Game against the Mississippi Shuckers. It will be a full-circle moment for a team that once drew crowds across the Southeast and beyond whic helped change American Baseball
Legends Take the Field!
On Sunday, August 10, witness the Oak Ridge Bombers First Pitch Tribute at the Knoxville Smokies game. Celebrate the forgotten Black baseball team that helped shape America’s favorite pastime.
See the surviving Bombers step onto the field for a historic first pitch—a once-in-a-lifetime moment to honor the team that played with heart and hope and left its mark on our nation’s story.
Be part of history. Be there