Will "Cannonball" Jackman Comes to Life 03/12/2012 By Sarah Berlinger Being the sports enthusiasts that we are, MTS was delighted to recently receive a collection of baseball memorabilia from the Museum of African American History in Boston.
Will "Cannonball" Jackman, pictured wearing a uniform identical to the one MTS is currently working on. Photo courtesy of The Cannonball Foundation website. The twenty items, including shoes, socks, rosin bags, and a uniform, all belonged to Will "Cannonball” Jackman. A professional pitcher for over 25 years, he has been called “the best baseball player you’ve never heard of.”