The co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, Phil Dixon will talk about the Kansas City Monarchs during an appearance at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City on May 22 at 1:30 p.m..

The Monarchs were founded in 192o, and were not only charter members of the Negro National League but they were the first professional team to use outdoor lighting. They sent more players to the major leagues than any other Negro League franchise.

During his presentation Dixon will highlight players such as Wilbur “Bullet” Rogan, Satchel Paige, and Jackie Robinson. The program is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council.

Dixon is the author of nine books on baseball.