Exclusive Negro Leagues Family Membership
This plan offers membership to families of former Negro Leagues players, as well as family-operated non-profit and for-profit organizations associated with the Negro Leagues. Eligible entities must hold legal or documented ownership of a player's name, image, or intellectual property. In addition to granting voting rights at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, this plan provides the following benefits to members of this class:
● Join a membership of families with similar experiences, aiming to preserve, promote, and authenticate the leagues & legacies.
● Amplify your voice: Tell your stories and share in the stories of your fellow members.
● Gain firsthand access to MLB resources.
● Use your unique skills and experiences to develop and provide services to our target communities.
● Attend and represent NLFA at various events, venues, and platforms.
● Gain access to legal consultation in matters of licensing, contracts, and deal-making.
All applicants in this membership class must provide documentation/proof that your family member or members have either played, coached, managed, umpired, etc. in the National Negro Leagues.
Examples of documentation but not limited to: National Baseball Hall of Fame, Baseball Database, Elias Sports Bureau, Seamheads, Baseball-Reference, Retrosheet, Creditable Baseball Historian, Personal/Creditable documentation from your family collection.
NLFA Membership Fees
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First Year Organization / Agency
Annual Fee: $200
Annual membership renewal fee: $100.00Offers card-holding membership for up to 4 members.
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First Year Family
Initial fee: $150.00
Annual Renewal: $100.00Offers card-holding membership for up to 3 members.
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First Year Single
Fee: $75.00
Annual Renewal: $50.00
Offers card-holding membership for 1 member.
NLFA Family Membership Application
This membership is offered ONLY to families of former Negro Leagues players.
To apply, please complete the fillable application below. You must have a Google Account to complete the form.
Then click on “Pay Membership Fee” to complete your application.