SABR 54: Hear from Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
JULY 7, 2026 — SABR’s 54th annual convention is scheduled for July 29–August 2, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. All baseball fans are welcome to attend. Sign up today to join us!
At the SABR 54 Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 29, we’re excited to welcome Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in a “fireside chat” with Cleveland baseball historian Stephanie Liscio.
Kendrick has served as president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City since 2011. He has been responsible for the creation of several signature museum educational programs and events, including Buck O’Neil’s Birthday Bash and the Hall of Game. Kendrick has been associated with the museum for more than three decades, beginning as a volunteer during his 10-year newspaper career at the Kansas City Star. He was appointed to the museum’s Board of Directors in 1993, became its first Director of Marketing in 1998, and was named Vice President of Marketing in 2009 before accepting his current position.
He’ll join a Major League lineup of featured speakers that also includes Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti; former Cleveland greats Sandy Alomar Jr., Carlos Baerga, Mike Hargrove, Kenny Lofton, and Charles Nagy; BBWAA Career Excellence Award recipient Paul Hoynes; Major League writer and director David S. Ward; Guardians broadcaster and Ford C. Frick Award recipient Tom Hamilton; Guardians executives Sky Andrecheck, Keith Woolner, and Kyle Burris, and more.
Please note: All speakers are subject to change depending on availability.
Whether you’re attending your first SABR convention or returning as a longtime regular, this is a great year to be part of the experience. Newcomers will find plenty of opportunities to connect and build baseball friendships, while veteran attendees can look forward to a richly layered event. It promises to be an unforgettable week of baseball fellowship in “The Land,” and we hope you’ll join us!
Visit SABR.org/convention to learn more or to view the full convention schedule.
Originally published: July 7, 2026. Last Updated: July 6, 2026.