Call for papers: 2025 SABR Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 — SABR’s Negro Leagues Research Committee will host the 25th annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference on August 7-9, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to two days of research presentations and player/author panels, attendees will also enjoy special presentations connected to our 25th anniversary celebration and the city of Louisville.
This interdisciplinary conference welcomes proposals for oral and poster presentations from all research fields. Previous presenters have included college faculty, public school teachers, graduate students, and independent scholars.
Presentations may focus on any topic related to the theme, or other Black baseball topics. Some possibilities include Louisville Black Caps, Louisville Unions, Louisville Black Colonels, Felton Snow, Sammy Hughes, barnstorming, future research, Malloy history, and much more. Proposals should include a 250-word abstract, plus a brief biographical note with contact information. For poster presentations, please indicate the number and size of posters you wish to display.
Please email your proposal as a Word attachment to Dr. Leslie Heaphy at Lheaphy@kent.edu before March 3, 2025. Or send via traditional mail to Leslie Heaphy at: KSU at Stark, 6000 Frank Rd, North Canton, OH 44720.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Leslie Heaphy (Lheaphy@kent.edu). Notifications will go out by March 24.
For conference updates, visit SABR.org/malloy.
Originally published: November 11, 2024. Last Updated: November 6, 2024.