Tag: black-history-month
Black History Month: CK’s Athletes and Teams
A few years ago, CKSN ran a series of Black History Month articles honouring Chatham-Kent's historical black athletes and teams. Here's a link to each ... Read More
Wilfred Harding: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Wilfred Harding - Photo from the Chatham Sports Hall of FameWilfred Harding was one of Chatham-Kent's most well rounded athletes. Starring for the Chatham Colored ... Read More
Chatham Giants: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
The Chatham Giants played for the love of the game, but that doesn't mean they weren't a talented and winning baseball team. During the early ... Read More
Earl “Flat” Chase: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Born in Buxton, Ontario in 1910, Earl "Flat" Chase was one of the region's top young baseball players in the first half of the 1900's. ... Read More
Eddie Wright: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Chatham's Eddie Wright - CKSN.ca File PhotoWhen it comes to black history in ice hockey, many correlate the name Willie O'Ree to first breaking the ... Read More
1934 Colored Baseball Team: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Chatham Colored All-Stars - Photo from the Chatham Sports Hall of FameThey were champions, and trail blazers. The 1934 Chatham Colored All-Stars surprised everyone, and ... Read More
Fergie Jenkins: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Fergie Jenkins - Photo by Ian Kennedy/CKSN.caWhen people think of famous Canadian Black athletes, Fergie Jenkins is likely near the top of any list. Born ... Read More
Black History Month – Chatham-Kent Sports Edition
Fergie Jenkins being honoured by Canada Post - Photo by Ian Kennedy/CKSN.caThis month, the Chatham-Kent Sports Network will celebrate Black History Month by telling the ... Read More