A North Carolina Disciple is among a group of former Negro League baseball players, who helped celebrate the issuance of a commemorative United States postal stamp which honors the league. Carl Long, who played with the Black Barons of Kinston, N.C., was recognized with the dedication of a new stamp on July 2 in Washington, N.C., along with several other former athletes from the Negro League. Long is a member of Grove Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in Kinston.

Long is the father of Sotello V. Long, regional pastor of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina. Sotello Long and his wife, Dee, congregational services consultant for Church Extension, were involved in the unveiling of the new stamp. In addition, "Carl Long's Day" was observed in Kinston on July 3 during the Kinston Indians baseball game.