A former catcher for the Detroit Stars in the Negro Leagues is celebrating his 90th birthday by launching the Clinton “Tiny” Forge Baseball and Golf Youth Grant to inspire young athletes in Birmingham.”It’s going good, I’m still here,” Forge said.”We figured that would be a really good way to support the heart and hustle of athletes that are coming up through the pipeline,” Forge’s granddaughter Shayla said.Shayla expressed pride in her grandfather’s accomplishments and noted the widespread admiration he receives. “Also being able to see how the community and nation really loves on him. Me not being big on sports, I had that he was a trailblazer, he was always granddad Tiny to me,” she said.By starting the grant, Forge and his family aim to inspire Birmingham’s youth to make a difference from an early age. “We are looking for kids who are ages eight to 14 years old here in the Birmingham community. And, those who show sportsmanship, heart and hustle behind playing sports like baseball and what later became his passion in life; playing golf,” Shayla said.Forge reflected on his time in the Negro Leagues, sharing his favorite memory: “Getting a chance to play against other players,” he said.The grant is made possible through the Forge the Future Foundation and celebrates Forge’s legacy and dedication to sports.To submit an application for the grant and see the specific requirements, just click here.
A former catcher for the Detroit Stars in the Negro Leagues is celebrating his 90th birthday by launching the Clinton “Tiny” Forge Baseball and Golf Youth Grant to inspire young athletes in Birmingham.
“It’s going good, I’m still here,” Forge said.
“We figured that would be a really good way to support the heart and hustle of athletes that are coming up through the pipeline,” Forge’s granddaughter Shayla said.
Shayla expressed pride in her grandfather’s accomplishments and noted the widespread admiration he receives. “Also being able to see how the community and nation really loves on him. Me not being big on sports, I had that he was a trailblazer, he was always granddad Tiny to me,” she said.
By starting the grant, Forge and his family aim to inspire Birmingham’s youth to make a difference from an early age. “We are looking for kids who are ages eight to 14 years old here in the Birmingham community. And, those who show sportsmanship, heart and hustle behind playing sports like baseball and what later became his passion in life; playing golf,” Shayla said.
Forge reflected on his time in the Negro Leagues, sharing his favorite memory: “Getting a chance to play against other players,” he said.
The grant is made possible through the Forge the Future Foundation and celebrates Forge’s legacy and dedication to sports.
To submit an application for the grant and see the specific requirements, just click here.
