Indianapolis Indians Partner with GANGGANG to Honor Black Baseball History

The new partnership will feature revitalized imagery, educational tools, and community outreach celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis Clowns and Indianapolis ABCs Negro Leagues franchises.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Indianapolis Indians baseball team has announced a new partnership with GANGGANG, a local agency focused on equity and culture, to honor the history of Negro Leagues and Black baseball in Indianapolis. The collaboration will include redesigned on-field uniforms and merchandise celebrating the original Indianapolis Clowns and Indianapolis ABCs franchises, as well as educational initiatives and community outreach events.

Why it matters

This effort aims to not only celebrate the rich history of Black baseball in Indianapolis, but also protect and educate the public about this important part of the city's sports heritage. The Negro Leagues played a vital role in the evolution of the game, and this partnership ensures their legacy will be recognized and appreciated by a new generation of fans.

The details

The partnership between the Indianapolis Indians and GANGGANG will feature a range of initiatives, including a three-part web series highlighting Negro Leagues history, current activations and outreach, and GANGGANG's visual creation process. The Indians will also wear special jerseys honoring the ABCs during a Negro Leagues Heritage Weekend event on August 21-22, with fans able to bid on the game-worn jerseys to benefit Indianapolis Indians Charities. Throughout the weekend, there will be additional educational opportunities and activations from local Black artists.

  • The redesigned on-field hats, jerseys, and merchandise will launch in May 2026.
  • Negro Leagues Heritage Weekend will take place on August 21-22, 2026.

The players

Indianapolis Indians

The professional minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

GANGGANG

An agency centered around equity and culture that is partnering with the Indianapolis Indians to honor the history of Negro Leagues and Black baseball in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Clowns

A historic Negro Leagues franchise based in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis ABCs

Another historic Negro Leagues franchise based in Indianapolis.

Alan Bacon

The co-founder of GANGGANG.

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What they’re saying

“This is an effort to not only celebrate history but also protect history and heritage. It represents a very important part of Indianapolis history.”

— Alan Bacon, Co-founder of GANGGANG

What’s next

During Negro Leagues Heritage Weekend on August 21-22, 2026, the Indianapolis Indians will suit up as the Indianapolis ABCs, and fans will have the opportunity to bid on game-worn jerseys to benefit Indianapolis Indians Charities.

The takeaway

This partnership between the Indianapolis Indians and GANGGANG showcases the city's commitment to honoring and preserving the rich legacy of Black baseball in Indianapolis. By celebrating the history of the Indianapolis Clowns and Indianapolis ABCs, the organizations are ensuring that the contributions of these pioneering Negro Leagues franchises will be remembered and appreciated by future generations of fans.