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Photo Gallery
Mr. James "Red" Moore was honored by having the baseball field at Booker T. Washington High School, where he attended, named after him and Donn Clendenon (1969 World Series MVP, New York Mets) on April 28, 2012.
Thanks to all who participated in this special event, especially the Atlanta Public Schools Office of Athletics in partnership with L.E.A.D., CJ Stewart (founder of LEAD), Kelli Stewart and Mike Glenn (Atlanta Hawks TV analyst).
Other Atlanta Public Schools baseball legends honored included Charles Easley, Sr., Ted Sparks and Lyndon Wade.
 
At the 2011 Pop Lloyd Celebration (Oct. 14-16) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mr. Moore spent some time with fellow Negro Leaguers Monte Irvin (Hall of Famer), Al Burrows (New York Black Yankees), Ray Banks (Negro League historian), and Wayne Rollins (retired high school coach). Mr. Moore and Greg White also met Vera Clemente, the wife of Roberto Clemente.
 
Mr. James "Red" Moore was honored at the Civil Rights Game held at Turner Stadium in May 2011.
On April 15, 2011, "Red" Moore was a guest at Turner Stadium for the 64th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. Other guests included Hank Aaron and Martin Luther King III.
 
On March 25th, Mr. Moore was a guest at the Decatur High School baseball game. In the photos below, he joins the Decatur and GAC teams; Dr. Edwards, superintendent for City Schools of Decatur; and ballplayer Charlie Shew.
 
Mr. James "Red" Moore was honored at a reception sponsored by Georgia Tech on March 3, 2011, in conjunction with a program highlighting the Shades of Greatness exhibit.
Georgia Tech baseball coach Danny Hall presents a Georgia Tech autograph baseball bat to Mr. Moore.
Eddie McAshan, Georgia Tech's first black quarterback (1969).
Dr. Gary May, chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and chair of the Steering Committee for the 50th Anniversary of the Matriculation of Black Students at Tech, and Dan Radakovich, director of Georgia Tech Athletic Association, with the award presented to Mr. Moore.
Georgia Tech sociology professor Willie Pearson and Mrs. Mary Moore.
2011 Georgia Tech baseball team.
Check out this rare film discovered of the 1938 Black Crackers by the Atlanta History Center (news story by Channell 11). In one scene you can see James "Red" Moore posing with the team front and center.
from the Atlanta Hawks website...
As part of this year’s celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta Hawks are honoring prominent African-American leaders during home games in February for their civic contributions, accomplishments and leadership. Beginning with the Hawks – Raptors game on Wednesday, February 2, the team will recognize individuals from the Atlanta area who have excelled in these areas during special in-game ceremonies.
The first honoree will be Red Moore, a former Negro League All-Star first baseman who played for the Atlanta Black Crackers, Newark Eagles and Baltimore Elite Giants. Moore, an Atlanta native, played professionally in the 1930’s and 1940’s and was known as one of the top defensive players of his time. While playing for Newark, he teamed with Ray Dandridge, Willie Wells and Dick Seay in what became known as the “Millions Dollar Infield.” After his playing days, Moore served in the army during World War II before working for Colonial Warehouse in Atlanta until his retirement.
See Hawks video about Red Moore
Red with Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks, and Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins before the game.
Red with Dominique Wilkins.
Mike Glenn, Mary Moore, Dominique Wilkins and Noah White.
Red with Andrea Carter, Atlanta Hawks Community Relations.
On Saturday, November 20, 2010, James "Red" Moore appeared with noted Negro League baseball historian and author James Riley at Decatur Library (in connection with the “ Passion and Pride Exhibit”) to discuss his experience playing baseball during the heyday of the Negro Leagues.
Joseph Amos (pictured above) watched Mr. Moore play at Booker T. Washington field in the 1930s. He talked about Mr. Moore entertaining the crowd by catching the ball behind his back and through his legs -- not only before the game but DURING the game.
 
On October 1st, Mr. Moore (left, 93 years old) joined a few other Negro League players at the 2010 Pop Lloyd Weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Emilio "Milito" Navarro (105 years old and the oldest living Negro League Player, as well as the first Puerto Rican to play in the Negro Leagues) and Monte Irvin (92 years old), Hall of Famer and former San Franciso Giant who played with Mr. Moore in Newark.
Mr. Moore with Dr. Hogan of the Pop Lloyd Committee.
Mr. Moore attended a Mensa Chapter meeting on Saturday, September 25th, at the Holiday Inn Select in Dunwoody.
Mr. Moore was a special guest at a book event hosted by Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library. "A Baseball Triple Play" featured writers Pete Van Wieren and Jack Wilkerson (Of Mikes and Men), Dave Cohen (Matzoh Balls and Baseballs: Conversations with 17 Former Jewish Major League Baseball Players) and Hal Jacobs (Ball Crazy, pictured above) on August 10, 2010.
Mr. Moore and new Atlanta Braves Manager, Fredi Gonzalez, at the SABR National Convention (summer 2010).
Mr. Moore and Greg White take the podium during the Atlanta Braves tribute to Jackie Robinson on April 16, 2010.
Mr. Moore was the Atlanta Braves' special guest at Jackie Robinson Day, Friday, April 16. He met Jason Heyward after throwing out the first pitch to start the game.
 
Red, Noah White and Mary on the field prior to the game. John Schuerholz, president of the Atlanta Braves, congratulated Mr. Moore on his contributions to the game of baseball.
Red with Larry Williams former KC Monarch player.
 
Red being interviewed by the media.
On Thursday, April 15, Mr. Moore spoke at the Atlanta History Center for the Home School Day Past Times event.
On February 26, 2010, Mr. Moore spoke to the 8th grade students at Renfroe Middle School as a part of Black History Month Celebration.
"Red" Moore attended the program announcing new hall-of-famers at the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame on February 9, 2010. In the above photo, Red is with (from left) Coach Godfrey (Southwest DeKalb Head Football Coach), Ms. Carey, Pete Ven Wierenn, Tom Glavine and Tommy Nobis.
 
Red with Tom Glavine and Larry Winter, president of the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame. 
Red with Coach Godfrey, who will be inducted in the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame on June 12th. He has coached at Southwest DeKalb for 27 seasons and placed over 200 players in college.
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On November 13, 2009, Mr. James "Red" Moore visited Hartland Baseball Statues in Cleveland, Ohio, to sign his new series of statues. These autographed statues are number 9 in the Negro Legend Series and limited to 100 statues.
 
 
(l-r) James Red Moore, Gregory White, and Joe B. Scott (first African American to play in Wrigley Field and former Memphis Red Sox).
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Check out the new Topps card featuring Red Moore!
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Mr. Moore meets Governor Sonny Perdue and the East Cobb Shamrocks baseball team at the Georgia Capitol on August 31, 2009.
Moore with Brian Jordan, former Atlanta Braves and baseball announcer.
Moore with East Cobb Shamrocks player Isiah Giliam.
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Moore was a guest at the Cobb County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2009.
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Mr. Moore attended the 2009 Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (June 2009).At right, Moore with Walt "Clyde" Frazier (2009 Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Top 50 NBA Players and former New York Knick).
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April 26 , 2009. Mr. Moore was recognized by Georgia Common Cause as one of the 2009 Outstanding Citizens for his contribution to baseball, society and giving back to local schools and organizations. Pictured with Mr. Moore is (l-r): John Sours, Board Member, and Bob Irvin, Chairman, Common Cause Georgia Governing Board.
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February 15, 2009. Mr. Moore was a featured guest at the Roswell Negro League program (Brenda Turner Exhibit). Shown here with Morgan Timmis and Brenda Turner.
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January 31, 2009. Moore presented the Luke Appling Award at an event held by the Braves 400 Club.
 
 
Moore with Andre Cleveland, Vice President of Braves 400 Club (left) and with Braves announcer Joe Simpson and former Atlanta Braves Otis Nixon.
 
Moore with Hall of Famer Phil Niekro (left) and former Atlanta Braves announcer Ernie Johnson Sr.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008. The Atlanta Hawks invite Moore to attend the Hawks-Bulls game.
Dominique Wilkins (Former Atlanta Hawk,
NBA Hall of Fame Inductee) with Moore
prior to the Hawks
and Bulls game.
Moore with Del Harris (Chicago Bulls, Assistant
Coach) and Mike Glenn (Fox Sports TV Analyst).
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December 6, 2008. James "Red" Moore visits Stars and Strikes in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Moore with Foster Care adults
and Dewey McClain
(former Atlanta Falcons player).
 
Moore with Greg White (from left) and Larry Winter (President, Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame)and Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame committee members, and with Gwinnett Gladiator mascot (Minor League Hockey), McClain and Winter.
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October 2008. James "Red" Moore visits Southwest DeKalb High School and rides in its Homecoming Parade (with trumpeter Noah White below).
 
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October 24, 2008. Mr. Moore meets students at Fernbank Elementary in DeKalb County (with Georgia Representative Stephanie Benfield below).
 
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On September 9, 2008, the Atlanta Braves presented Moore a personalized jersey in honor of his honorary selection by the Braves before June's First-Year Player Draft. Before the Tuesday night series opener at Turner Field, the 92-year-old Moore stood on the field during batting practice, exchanging and receiving autographs with players and fans. <see Braves write up>
Frank Wren, General Manager of the Atlanta Braves, presents the jersey.
Moore relaxes before the game with Terry Pendleton (batting coach and former third baseman of the '95 World Champs) and Glenn Hubbard (first base coach and former second baseman).
Yunel Escobar pays his respects.  
Moore with Walter Banks (usher for the Atlanta Braves since 1966) and shaking hands with Jim Riley, a baseball historian/author who has interviewed over 200 Negro League Baseball Players.
Moore and his wife, Mary, watch the Braves take batting practice.
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Moore with Yvonne Upton, mother of B.J.Upton (Tampa Devil Rays) and Justin Upton (Arizona Diamondbacks) at the MVP Showcase- Georgia Tech (July 19, 2008).
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Plaque at former site of Ponce de Leon Ball Park honors the legacy of white and black Crackers. The famous magnolia tree stood in fair territory in the outfield.
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July 5, 2008. The Milwaukee Brewers honor James 'Red" Moore at the third annual Negro Leagues Tribute and Cerveceros Day events at Miller Park.
 
Red is inducted into the Yesterday Hall of Fame (Milwaukee, WI) on July 5, 2008. Then is honored with Eugene Scruggs (Detroit Stars) on the field of Miller Park during the Negro League Tribute.
 
Moore and Scruggs sign autographs for Brewer fans. Joining them (far right) is Dennis Biddle (Chicago American Giants).  
Moore greets Jim Beckum, the director of Beckum-Stapleton Little League Baseball (the oldest Little League program among those of U.S. inner cities) and Katina Shaw of the Milwaukee Brewers.
 
Red Moore and friends. Photo 1, l-r: Tyler Barnes (Milwaukee Brewers), Scruggs, and Rich Schlesinger (Executive Vice President-Business Operations, Milwaukee Brewers). Photo 2: Gregory White, Scruggs, and Billy Young (Executive Director of the Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center).
 
Moore with Scruggs, Mark Attanasio, owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, and Gregory White
 
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June 5, 2008. Moore is honored as a former Negro Leagues alumnus at the start of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft (see MLB draft video).
Moore accepts Braves jersey (from MLB draft video).
 
Dave Winfield (right) joins Moore and Greg White.
Blue Moon Odom (Former Oakland A's) with Moore.
Don Newcombe and Moore.
Ken Griffey Sr. and Moore.
MLB Senior Writer Justice Hill interviews Moore.
Baseball historian William Swank speaks with Moore.
(l-r) Mary Moore and Sharon White with Moore.
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May 31, 2008 - Moore attends the 2008 Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame induction and awards ceremony.
 
Moore with John Schuerholz of the Atlanta Braves.
Moore with Lou Hudson of the Atlanta Hawks.
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April 28, 2008 - Moore is a special guest at a Chamblee High School baseball game and throws out the ceremonial first pitch. <see video>
 
 
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April 20, 2008 - Moore is interviewed by Chamblee Charter High School students Damek Anderson and Henry Jacobs.
 
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February 2008 - Moore is honored by a special resolution at the Georgia Legislature (introduced by State Representative Stephanie Benfield).
 
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February 2008 - Moore and Henry Aaron are special guests at the opening night of Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's traveling exhibition Discover Greatness, held at the Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center.
Moore with Henry Aaron.
Moore with Bobby Kennedy (Marketing Director, Negro League Museum).
Moore interviewed by Ernie Suggs, AJC staff writer.
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August 18, 2006. Moore supports the Mentoring Viable Prospects organization (http://www.viableprospects.org) at the MVP Baseball Tournament held at Georgia Perimeter College.
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June 9, 2006 - Moore is inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame with Furman Bisher, Evander Holyfield, Wyomia Tyus, Phil Neikro, and Bobby Cremins.
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April 23, 2006 - Moore attends and signs autographs at an historical exhibit in his honor at the DeKalb County Courthouse.
 
 
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2006 - Moore celebrates 90th birthday with family and friends.
Artwork by Jacqueline Jolles (copyright Jacqueline Jolles).
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February 19, 2006. Moore with author Jim Riley and fan at Turner Field as part of the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Black History Series.
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December 2, 2005. Moore is inducted into the Atlanta Tribune Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at Turner Field.
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August 2005. Moore joins other Negro League players at Turner Field.
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Greg White with Moore at a fundraiser event for the South DeKalb YMCA .
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