Rockets Logo Design by Malena (Max) Jensen Introduction On June 11, 2025, a packed crowd at Regina’s Currie Field rose to its feet as two nonagenarians, Nat Bates and Willie Reed, stepped onto the diamond. They weren’t just guests of honour; they were history in motion. Seventy-three years earlier, the two had suited up for… Continue reading Pitch by Pitch: Honouring the Legacy of the Indian Head Rockets
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More Than Cardboard: Baseball Cards as Storytellers
When wearing my Indian Head Museum Vice-President hat and thinking of ways to celebrate and share the story of The Rockets’ 75th Anniversary in 2025, I asked myself: why? Why even celebrate it at all? What is so important that I need to keep telling their story? The answer, for me, was time. Events connected… Continue reading More Than Cardboard: Baseball Cards as Storytellers
My Podcast Interview with AB Dugout Stories
I was invited to talk about The Indian Head Rockets for Black History Month with Joe McFarland of AB & SK Dugout Stories. I've collaborated with Joe and Ian on a couple of occasions, writing stories for their website. It was an absolute pleasure to chat in person about a team near and dear to… Continue reading My Podcast Interview with AB Dugout Stories
Searching for Big Jim Williams’ Grave: An Update
The search for Big Jim Williams’ final resting place has taken fascinating turns. Just before Christmas, a whirlwind of new information came in, thanks to the dedicated research of Jennifer Bibb (University of North Florida) and Georgia Pribanic (Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society). Their incredible work led them deep into the records of the Southern Genealogist’s… Continue reading Searching for Big Jim Williams’ Grave: An Update
The Elusive James “Big Jim” Williams – His Battles On & Off the Diamond
Researched by Robyn Jensen & Rich Necker. Written by Robyn Jensen Born: January 16, 1906, in Benton, Alabama Died: April 28th, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida Career: 1933 to 1959 (Puerto Rico & Cuban Winter Leagues, Negro Leagues, Canada) Positions: 1b, Outfielder, Manager Bats Right, Throw Right Height: 6'1 Weight: 200 lbs Photo Credit: Indian Head… Continue reading The Elusive James “Big Jim” Williams – His Battles On & Off the Diamond
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