Homestead Grays

Homestead Grays is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Allegheny County, dedicated 2000.

Allegheny County · dedicated 2000 · West Street along the Homestead Grays Bridge

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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.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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