James P. Small - Jacksonville, FL
N 30° 20.751 W 081° 40.506
17R E 435114 N 3357302
An historic baseball stadium and park named in honor of James P. Small is located in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WMJKZ4
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2013
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A ceramic plaque on the stadium reads:
James P. Small Park
Rededicated July 29, 1980
In commemoration of his lifelong
leadership to the youth of Jacksonville
as a teacher, coach and friend.
Sallye B. Mathis, Councilwoman, District II
Jake M. Godbold, Mayor
James P. Small was a coach and teacher at Stanton High School in Jacksonville for 33 years, then at Raines High School, also in Jacksonville, for 1 year before retiring. He is said to have coached "some of greatest wins in high school football history. Some of his players played in the NFL, and the late great Bob Hayes played under him."
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