It&rsquo;s been three years since <strong>Buck O&rsquo;Neil </strong>died, but his presence is still felt at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, which plans to celebrate the life of this Kansas City icon.</p><p>O&rsquo;Neil would have turned 98 on Friday, so on that day, all 10 First Watch restaurants in the area will donate 100 percent of their profits to Buck&rsquo;s Hall of Education at the NLBM. In addition, a number of former players will be at select restaurants to sign autographs. </p><p>Former Negro Leagues players <strong>Jess Rogers</strong> and <strong>DeMorris Smith</strong> will be at 1022 Westport Road from 8-9 a.m. Former Royals second baseman <strong>Frank White</strong> will be at that location from 9-10 a.m. Former Royals pitcher <strong>Al Fitzmorris</strong> will be at 12040 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, from 9-10 a.m. Former Royals outfielder <strong>Brian McRae</strong> will be at 9916 College Blvd., Overland Park, from 8-9 a.m. Former Royals <strong>Paul Splittorff</strong> and <strong>Les Norman</strong> will be at 19321 E. Highway 40 #L in Independence from 9-10 a.m.</p><p>The celebration will continue Saturday with a series of events at the NLBM, 1616 E. 18th Street. There will be a special admission price of $1 (a Buck) for the museum. Children under age 12 when accompanied by an adult are free. There will be free cupcakes throughout the day. </p><p>From noon to 4 p.m. there will be free live jazz in the atrium of the Museums at 18th & Vine featuring the Valerie Price Trio (noon-2 p.m.) and Wes Blackmon (2-4 p.m.).</p><p>For more information, call the museum at 816-221-1920.</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">TUESDAY</span></strong></p><p><strong>KC TIGER CLUB LUNCHEON: </strong><strong><span class="leadin">Joe Posnanski will be the guest speaker and assistant coach Craig Kuligowski will speak by</span></strong><strong><span class="leadin"> phone; 11:30 a.m.; Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd.; <a href="http://www.kctigerclub.com">www.kctigerclub.com</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>THIRD AND LONG FOUNDATION:</strong> Chiefs cornerback Maurice Leggett and former Chief Ed Budde will speak at the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation luncheon; noon; Hereford House, 20th and Walnut; <a href="http://www.thirdandlong.org">www.thirdandlong.org</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong>KC CATBACKERS CLUB</strong><strong><span class="leadin">: Missy Heidrick, the new K-State Athletic Department representative to the Kansas City area, </span></strong><strong><span class="leadin">will be the guest speaker; Lucky Brewgrille, 5401 Johnson Drive in Mission; happy hour starts at 5:30 p.m.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">FRIDAY</span></strong></p><p><strong>MAVERICKS HOME OPENER:</strong><strong><span class="leadin"> The Mavericks, who started play this season in the Central Hockey League, will have their first home game in the new Independence Events Center against the Wichita Thunder. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. There will be a pregame ceremony welcoming the team and the Mavericks will give away cowbell</span></strong><strong><span class="leadin">s; <a href="http://www.missourimavericks.com">www.missourimavericks.com</a></span></strong>.</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">SATURDAY</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>PILGRIM PACER:</strong> Half-marathon, 10K and 5K race at Shawnee Mission Park in support of Harvesters; <a href="http://www.actioneventsports.com">www.actioneventsports.com</a></span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">WATCH PARTIES</span></strong></p><p><strong>TENNESSEE:</strong><strong><span class="leadin"> Gathering for Saturday&rsquo;s game against Mississippi, 11 a.m.; Coach&rsquo;s Bar & Grill, 14893 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park; <a href="http://www.kcvols.com">www.kcvols.com</a> or <a href="mailto:wallyjay12@yahoo.com">wallyjay12@yahoo.com</a></span></strong></p><p><strong>ALABAMA</strong><strong><span class="leadin">: Saturday&rsquo;s game against Mississippi State, 6 p.m., Fox and Hound, 10428 Metcalf, Overland Park; <a href="http://www.kcbama.org">www.kcbama.org</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong>NOTRE DAME:</strong><strong><span class="leadin"> Gatherings for select games, including Saturday vs. Pittsburgh at 7 p.m.; Ugly Joe&rsquo;s Sports Bar and Grill, 1227 W. 103rd St. in Kansas City; <a href="http://www.undkc.org">www.undkc.org</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">UPCOMING EVENTS</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>CY YOUNG PARTY:</strong> Gathering to watch if Royals pitcher Zack Greinke wins the Cy Young Award; Nov. 17; Lew&rsquo;s Grill & Bar, 7539 Wornall Rd.; doors open at 11 a.m. with the official announcement at 1 p.m.</span></strong>