Homestead Grays View
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Gosffo
N 40° 24.554 W 079° 54.729
17T E 592302 N 4473747
This team was in continuous operation for 38 seasons.
Waymark Code: WM8KZ9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2010
Views: 10
Marker Text: Legendary baseball team that dominated the Negro Baseball Leagues during the first half of the 20th century. Founded by steelworkers in 1900, the Grays inspired African Americans locally and across the nation. Led by Cumberland Posey Jr., they won 12 national titles, including 9 in a row, 1937-45. Players included Hall of Famers Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, and Smokey Joe Williams. Disbanded in 1950.
Marker Name: Homestead Grays
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 09/27/2000
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Amity St. at The Waterfront, at Filene's Basement lot and RR tracks, Homestead
Category: African American, Baseball, Sports
Website: [Web Link]
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