堪薩斯大學與密蘇里大學在巴克·歐尼爾經典賽中對決
Kansas and Missouri square off in the Buck O'Neil Classic
「巴克‧歐尼爾經典賽」（Buck O’Neil Classic）不僅僅是一場大學棒球賽，它更是對這位棒球偶像深具意義的致敬。
The Buck O’Neil Classic is more than just a college baseball game; it is a meaningful tribute to a baseball icon.
此賽事由堪薩斯大學（KU）主辦，旨在紀念約翰‧「巴克」‧歐尼爾（John “Buck” O’Neil），他是堪薩斯市君主隊（Kansas City Monarchs）的傳奇球員，也是國家棒球名人堂成員。
Hosted by the University of Kansas (KU), the event honors John “Buck” O’Neil, a legendary Kansas City Monarchs player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
這場比賽旨在慶祝黑人聯盟（Negro Leagues）豐富的歷史，向1930年發生在堪薩斯州勞倫斯市的夜間比賽致敬，當時君主隊首次在球場燈光下進行比賽。
The game celebrates the rich history of the Negro Leagues, paying homage to the 1930 night game in Lawrence, Kansas, where the Monarchs first played under stadium lights.
活動期間，堪薩斯大學的球員會穿上仿照君主隊樣式的特別球衣，並常在球衣上繡有代表歐尼爾傳奇成就的22號臂章。
During the event, KU players wear special uniforms modeled after the Monarchs, often featuring a patch with the number 22 to honor O’Neil’s legacy.
在步入球場前，各隊球員常會造訪黑人聯盟棒球博物館（Negro Leagues Baseball Museum），以更深入了解這些先驅們的文化影響力。
Before taking the field, teams frequently visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to better understand the cultural impact of these pioneers.
近來，這場賽事聚焦於堪薩斯大學與密蘇里大學之間激烈的「邊境戰爭」（Border War）宿敵對決，吸引了數千名球迷觀戰。
Recently, the game has centered on the fierce “Border War” rivalry between Kansas and the University of Missouri, drawing thousands of fans.
由於堪薩斯大學在此賽事中至今保持不敗，巴克‧歐尼爾經典賽成為連接過去與現代的強力橋樑，確保歐尼爾與黑人聯盟的遺產能持續啟發新一代的運動員。
With KU remaining unbeaten in the event so far, the Buck O’Neil Classic serves as a powerful bridge between the past and present, ensuring that the legacy of O’Neil and the Negro Leagues continues to inspire new generations of athletes.
