First published by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sept. 21, 2015 by Natalie Bencivenga
Where and when: Saturday night at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh hotel, Downtown
All the party details: Honorary chairs Jim Leyland, retired Major League baseball manager and wife Katie, honored Barry Bonds, retired Major League baseball player as its 2015 Josh Gibson Legacy Award recipient. Celebrating with Mr. Bonds were former members of the Negro League. Guests also were privy to a sneak peek at the Josh Gibson Heritage Park, a project being planned for Station Square to be completed in 2016. The event also raised funds for the Josh Gibson Foundation, which provides year-round educational and recreational activities for at-risk and underserved youth.
SEEN: Honorees including State Rep. Ed Gainey, Austin Davis, Robert Racunas, and Saleem Ghubril of the Pittsburgh Promise.
