Flying Squirrels 34 legacy night to honor the 34 who “ sat “

On February 22, 1960, 34 Virginia Union University students were arrested following a peaceful sit-in protest at the whites-only lunch counter of Thalhimers Department Store in downtown Richmond. The Richmond 34 sit-in ultimately led to the integration of Thalhimers and influenced legislation in the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Flying Squirrels will be permanently retiring the No. 34 from on-field use to honor the Richmond 34’s legacy. It is the second number retired by the team, joining Jackie Robinson’s No. 42, which was retired by Major League Baseball in 1997.

Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend & End Racism T-shirt Giveaway - The Flying Squirrels kick off a two-day celebration of the Richmond 34, and the first 1,000 fans 15 & older receive a special End Racism T-shirt, which was a collaboration design by Richmond-based artist Noah Scalin and The Cheats Movement. (Adult size XL only, while supplies last) | Gates open at 5:30 PM. Present