LEO Black History Alliance

SUPPORT/Merchandise

Player Registration

LXCL:Your player registration includes a team T-Shirt and a team cap. Choose your T-shirt size below and add it to the cart. Then answer the player registration questions and check the boxes to acknowledge the waivers. Your Team Recruiter will be in touch soon. This is an inclusive, community game. Players of all skill-levels, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and ages (18 &amp; above) are welcome.

Lorain Black Diamond Player Registration

T-Shirt Size

Oberlin Tuck Stars Player Registration

LXCL:You don't have to play to get a team shirt. Comfy dry-fit material. Available in multiple sizes.

Buy a T-Shirt to Support!

Team

LXCL:You don't have to play to get a team hat. Represent your city! Available in two sizes.

Buy a Hat to Support!

Make checks payable to our fiscal sponsor:
Elyria Black Legacy Connection
PO Box 1822
Elyria, OH 44036
(write "LEO Alliance Black Bat 2026" in the memo)


REPRESENT YOUR CITY! Join us at the 2026 Black Bat Tournament as three teams - named in honor of Lorain county Black baseball teams from the 1910&#39;s and 1920&#39;s - battle for bragging rights and year-long custody of the coveted Black Bat in their City Hall. It&#39;s a countywide celebration of history, unity, sportsmanship, and community.&nbsp; Here&#39;s how you can join the fun and rep your city:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Register to play for Lorain, Elyria, or Oberlin. (Adults only)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Attend the Black Bat tournament and cheer for your city.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Make a donation to the LEO Black History Alliance.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Buy a TShirt or Cap (and wear it to the game) to support.&nbsp;</li></ul>The 2026 Black Bat Tournament takes place on:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sep 26:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">9:30 am - Lorain v. Oberlin @ Oberlin Rec Center</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:30 pm - Elyria v. Lorain @ Lorain Oakwood Park</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:30 pm - Oberlin v. Elyria @ Elyria West Park&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sep 27<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10:00 am - Playoff Game 1 @ Oberlin Rec Center</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">4:30 pm - Playoff Game 2 @ Oberlin Rec Center&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If a Game 3 is needed, it will be immediately following Game 2&nbsp; </li></ul></li></ul>The LEO (Lorain-Elyria-Oberlin) Black History Alliance is a collaboration of history organizations across the county. &nbsp;By supporting this tournament, you help us preserve, protect and share local Black history in this crucial time.&nbsp;Thank you for supporting our mission &mdash; your contribution is invaluable. NOTE: To pay by CashApp send payment to $ElyriaBlackLegacy with your Name in the memo and email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:elyriablacklegacy@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">elyriablacklegacy@gmail.com</a> with your order detail.&nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for supporting the 2026 Black Bat Tournament and the LEO Black History Alliance. Whether you are playing on a team, buying a T-shirt, or just attending the games, your participation acknowledges the importance of community and of honoring Lorain&#39;s Black history. We appreciate you. &nbsp; The LEO Black History Alliance is a collaboration of non-profit organizations in Lorain County who are focused on the collection, preservation and sharing of Black history. &nbsp;Our fiscal umbrella for this event is the Elyria Black Legacy Connection, a 501c3 organization. &nbsp;All donations to the tournament are tax-deductible. If you have registered to play on a team, you will hear from the Team Organizer soon with more instructions. Please spread the word about the tournament. &nbsp;We are looking forward to an fun, informative, and unifying community event. &nbsp; Thank you once again for your support. LEO Black History Alliance<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:elyriablacklegacy@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">elyriablacklegacy@gmail.com</a>

Hi First name, Your order has been shipped! Here are the details: Order details Thank you for supporting Elyria Black Legacy Connection!

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REPRESENT YOUR CITY! Join us at the 2026 Black Bat Tournament as three teams - named in honor of Lorain county Black baseball teams from the 1910's and 1920's - battle for bragging rights and year-long custody of the coveted Black Bat in their City Hall. It's a countywide celebration of history, unity, sportsmanship, and community.  Here's how you can join the fun and rep your city:<ul><li>Register to play for Lorain, Elyria, or Oberlin. (Adults only)</li><li>Attend the Black Bat tournament and cheer for your city. </li><li>Make a donation to the LEO Black History Alliance.</li><li>Buy a TShirt or Cap (and wear it to the game) to support. </li></ul>The 2026 Black Bat Tournament takes place on:<ul><li>Sep 26: <ul><li>9:30 am - Lorain v. Oberlin @ Oberlin Rec Center</li><li>1:30 pm - Elyria v. Lorain @ Lorain Oakwood Park</li><li>5:30 pm - Oberlin v. Elyria @ Elyria West Park </li></ul></li><li>Sep 27<ul><li>10:00 am - Playoff Game 1 @ Oberlin Rec Center</li><li>4:30 pm - Playoff Game 2 @ Oberlin Rec Center </li><li>If a Game 3 is needed, it will be immediately following Game 2  </li></ul></li></ul>The LEO (Lorain-Elyria-Oberlin) Black History Alliance is a collaboration of history organizations across the county.  By supporting this tournament, you help us preserve, protect and share local Black history in this crucial time. Thank you for supporting our mission — your contribution is invaluable. NOTE: To pay by CashApp send payment to $ElyriaBlackLegacy with your Name in the memo and email <a href="mailto:elyriablacklegacy@gmail.com" target="_blank">elyriablacklegacy@gmail.com</a> with your order detail.

LEO Black History Alliance

The 3rd Annual Black Bat Softball Tournament

Lorain Black Diamond Player Registration

$30

Oberlin Tuck Stars Player Registration

$30

Buy a T-Shirt to Support!

$25

Buy a Hat to Support!

$20

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