Bob Kendrick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bob Kendrick
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Kendrick at Petco Park in 2011
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| Born | June 15, 1962 |
| Occupation | President |
| Known for | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum |
Bob Kendrick was born on June 15, 1962. He is the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). This important museum is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Before becoming president, Bob Kendrick worked in marketing for the museum. He was the first Director of Marketing. Later, he became the Vice President of Marketing in 2009. After a short time working elsewhere, he returned to the NLBM in 2011. He has been leading the museum ever since.
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Museum Programs and Campaigns
Bob Kendrick has created many special programs and events for the museum. These programs help people learn about the history of baseball. They also teach about the amazing players of the Negro Leagues.
The Hall of Game
One of his special programs is called the Hall of Game. This event honors great players from Major League Baseball. These players showed the same spirit and style as those in the Negro leagues. It celebrates their contributions to baseball.
Tipping Your Cap Campaign
In 2020, the Negro Leagues celebrated their 100th anniversary. The museum had to close temporarily due to COVID-19. During this time, Kendrick led an online campaign. It was called Tipping Your Cap.
This campaign asked people to show respect for the early Negro Leagues players. These players did not get the chance to play in the Major Leagues. This changed when Jackie Robinson joined the Dodgers in 1947. Many important people, including all former US Presidents, joined this campaign.
Kendrick believes the museum is very important. He said it helps people see the challenges African-Americans faced. It also shows their incredible successes in baseball.
Awards and Recognitions
Bob Kendrick has received many awards for his work. He was honored for promoting diversity. In 2006, he received the Mary Lona Diversity Award. The Greater Kansas City Black Chamber of Commerce gave him this award.
He was also named "Citizen of the Year" by the Omicron Xi chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. In 2009, he was listed among the "100 Most Influential African-Americans in Greater Kansas City." This list was put together by the Kansas City Globe newspaper. In 2014, Bob Kendrick was added to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Early Life and Education
Bob Kendrick was born in Crawfordville, Georgia. He loved sports from a young age. He earned a basketball scholarship to Park College in 1980. He studied Communications Arts there. In 1985, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
