New York SAYO Grays honor Homestead Grays with tournament uniforms

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:47 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

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The New York City SAYO Grays are competing in the 81st All American Amateur Baseball Association Tournament in Johnstown, wearing royal blue and white uniforms inspired by the iconic Homestead Grays. Manager Darrel Tiebout emphasizes the dual purpose of the uniforms, aimed to educate players about the Negro Leagues. In their tournament opener, the Grays lost 13-3 to Johnstown’s Mainline Pharmacy. They continued with a narrow 7-6 defeat against the Cleveland B2Bulls in extra innings before securing a 4-3 victory over the Youngstown Creekside Crocodiles in Pool C play. Tiebout stresses the importance of education and character development alongside athletic performance for his predominantly Hispanic roster.

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  • SAYO Grays wear uniforms honoring the Homestead Grays.
  • Tiebout aims to educate players on Negro League history.
  • Grays lost 13-3 to Mainline Pharmacy in their tournament opener.
  • Team fell 7-6 in 12 innings against the Cleveland B2Bulls.
  • Closed Pool C with a 4-3 win over Youngstown Creekside.
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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Win or lose in the 81st All American Amateur Baseball Association Tournament, veteran New York City SAYO Grays manager Darrel Tiebout believes his team is dressed for success. The Grays arrived in Johnstown sporting royal blue and white uniforms paying homage to the Homestead Grays, one of the most successful and iconic teams in the former Negro National League. “Joshua ...

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