Williamstown in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ulysses Franklin "Frank" Grant
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 3, 2018
1. Ulysses Franklin "Frank" Grant Marker
Frank Grant, born in Pittsfield in 1865, was regarded by many of his contemporaries as the greatest African American baseball player of the 19th century. He moved to Williamstown in 1871 where he lived with his family on Spring Street. Playing primarily second base, Grant played first with integrated minor league teams before playing a decade with top Negro league teams. His reputation as a premier versatile player with speed and a powerful bat was recognized with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Mr. Grant died in New York City on May 27, 1937.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1937.
Location. 42° 42.574′ N, 73° 12.273′ W. Marker is in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Spring Street and Walden Street, on the left when traveling south on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Spring Street, Williamstown MA 01267, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Williamstown House (approx. 0.2 miles away); West College (approx. ¼ mile away); The Meeting House of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamstown Civil War Soldiers Monument
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Also see . . .
1. Frank Grant. National Baseball Hall of Fame website entry (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Frank Grant. Society for American Baseball Research website entry (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Ulysses Franklin Grant. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 3, 2018
2. Ulysses Franklin "Frank" Grant Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
