MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers will host the franchise's annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game on Saturday, July 25 when the Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves at 6:05 pm.

As part of the Negro Leagues Tribute, the Brewers will wear reproductions of uniforms worn by the Milwaukee Bears, the city's 1923 representative in the Negro National League. The team played only one season before disbanding but featured some of the game's most influential men, including Baseball Hall-of-Fame player/manager Preston "Pete" Hill.

The Atlanta Braves will join in by donning uniforms that will honor the Atlanta Black Crackers, who played in the Negro Leagues from 1919-1952.

On this day, former Negro Leagues players Harold "Buster" Hair, Jr. (Birmingham Black Barons and Kansas City Monarchs, 1953, 1955-58) and the late James "Jim P" Tillman, Sr. (Rockville AC's, DC Indians, Charlotte Black Hornets and Homestead Grays, 1939-43) will be honored for their accomplishments in Negro Leagues baseball.

A pre-game reception will take place at Helfaer Field from 3-5 p.m. to honor the Negro Leagues. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Harold "Buster" Hair, Jr. and family members of James "Jim P" Tillman, Sr. will participate in a pre-game ceremony that will include a scoreboard video highlighting great moments from the Negro Leagues. The honorees will be recognized on the field and participate in ceremonial first pitches. Following the ceremony, Hair, Jr. will sign autographs from the first through third innings on the Field Level concourse.

MEDIA NOTE - The honorary Negro Leagues players/family representatives will be available for interviews on the Miller Park field from 5:15 - 5:30 p.m.

The activities continue on Sunday, July 26, beginning at 1 p.m., when Harold "Buster" Hair, Jr. and James "Jim P" Tillman, Sr. are inducted into the Yesterday's Negro League Hall of Fame at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Center located at 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way on the grounds of Milwaukee's Holy Redeemer Church (COGIC). The Brewers are once again partnering with the MKDC and the church as a sponsor of the annual induction ceremonies and other initiatives. This event is open to the public.

The Brewers will auction the game-worn Milwaukee Bears uniforms worn by Brewers players and coaches at brewers.com from July 30-August 13. In addition, Milwaukee Bears replica game merchandise will be available for purchase at the Brewers Team Store by Majestic. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Yesterday's Negro League Baseball Players Foundation and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. For additional information or ticket info, fans can visit www.brewers.com.

Below are bios of the two former players who will be honored at the MKDC:
Harold "Buster" Hair, Jr.

• Career: 1953, 1955-58
• Position: Third Baseman
• Teams: Birmingham Black Barons, Kansas City Monarchs
• Born: May 29, 1932 in Sanford, Florida

Harold "Buster" Hair, Jr. is a former batboy and the last surviving connection to the Jacksonville (Fla.) Red Caps. He was an outstanding infielder and equally talented as a hitter for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Kansas City Monarchs.

Prior to playing professionally in the Negro Leagues, Hair attended North Carolina A&T where he lettered as a four-year starter in baseball. While there, Hair led the Greensboro, North-Carolina based college to four consecutive collegiate championships. As a junior, his stellar leadership led the team to an undefeated season.

In 1953, Hair was drafted into the military where he served for two years. When he returned, he continued his baseball career with the Birmingham Black Barons. While playing with the Barons, he maintained a .355 batting average for the team that featured such greats as Willie Mays, Ernie Westfield and Carl Long. He finished his career with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1958.

In the mid-fifties, Hair was offered a tryout with the Cleveland Indians of the Major Leagues but turned it down for a different job when he learned what his pay rate would be. Living with an ill wife and four kids meant he needed to earn more to support his family.

In 1978, Hair became a full-fledged minister after receiving his master's degree in Administration from the University of Florida. Today, he is a reverend in his hometown of Jacksonville, Fla. where he preaches at St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

James "Jim P" Tillman, Sr.

• Career: 1939-43
• Position: Catcher
• Teams: Rockville AC's, DC Indians, Charlotte Black Hornets, Homestead Grays
• Born: December 3, 1919 in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, James "Jim P" Tillman, Sr. migrated with his parents to Washington, DC in 1931. He attended Stevens Elementary and Francis Shaw Junior High Schools before dropping out of school for two years to play ball. He returned to school and graduated from historic Armstrong Vocational High School in 1941.

From 1939-41, he played with the Rockville AC's and DC Indians. He also played briefly with the Charlotte Black Hornets and played for the Homestead Grays for three seasons (1941-43).

In 2003, James was inducted into the Negro League Hall of Fame (NLHOF) and served on their Board of Commissioners. In July 2004, he received Congressional Recognition from State Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee from Houston. He also received citations from other cities and States, including Harrisburg, Penn, and numerous honors from the Josh Gibson Foundation in Pittsburgh. On June 5, 2008, James was recognized by the Historical Society of Washington, DC and was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Major League Baseball Special Negro League Draft in Orlando.

On May 5, 2009, James suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed, and he passed away on May 31, 2009 due to complications from that stroke. Mr. Tillman, who was a Deacon in his church, is survived by his wife (Flaver), five children, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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