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James Raleigh “Biz” Mackey
James Raleigh “Biz” Mackey

James Raleigh Mackey played three seasons as the catcher for the . Known as a master catcher and adroit switch-hitter,… Read More »James Raleigh “Biz” Mackey

Mamá Inés Mexican Bakery
Mamá Inés Mexican Bakery

Mamá Inés Mexican Bakery is a business, founded by entrepreneur Rosa Gaeta Montoya, that has operated several outlets in Indianapolis… Read More »Mamá Inés Mexican Bakery

Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson

Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, a player for the professional baseball team, was the first and only woman to pitch in the… Read More »Mamie “Peanut” Johnson

Percussive Arts Society
Percussive Arts Society

The Percussive Arts Society (PAS), headquartered in Indianapolis, is an international organization for percussionists and percussion educators, which maintains a… Read More »Percussive Arts Society

Postgraduate Medical Education by Telephone
Postgraduate Medical Education by Telephone

Use of telephone connections to provide postgraduate medical training in Indiana was a long-running initiative developed by the in Indianapolis.… Read More »Postgraduate Medical Education by Telephone

Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis
Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis

Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis is a local set of fraternal organizations (or lodges) and practices, which are part of… Read More »Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis

Seymour Friedberg
Seymour Friedberg

Seymour Friedberg was the first director of the Medical Educational Resources Program. He transformed medical education in Indiana by building… Read More »Seymour Friedberg

Special Olympics Indiana
Special Olympics Indiana

Special Olympics Indiana (SOIN) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Indianapolis. It provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for… Read More »Special Olympics Indiana

Spina Bifida Indiana
Spina Bifida Indiana

Spina Bifida Indiana (SBIND) is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit, headquartered in Indianapolis, that provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals… Read More »Spina Bifida Indiana

Syd S. Pollock
Syd S. Pollock

Sydney S. Pollock was an American sports executive and the longtime owner of the . Pollock brought the franchise to… Read More »Syd S. Pollock

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