Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Sunset Baseball
Photographed By Douglas Finney, February 8, 2019
1. Sunset Baseball Marker
The Sunset League, the oldest after- supper amateur baseball league in the United States, was officially organized here at White Park in 1909. The original teams were the Haymakers, the Old Timers, the Sluggers and the White Parks. Rich in history and tradition, the league was the training ground for stars such as Red Rolfe of the New York Yankees. Games continue on the original site.
Erected 1984 by NH Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources - Div. of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0148.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 43° 12.434′ N, 71° 32.865′ W. Marker is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker can be reached from White Street. This marker is located within White Park near the east side of the park administration building and behind the backstop for the baseball diamond where the Sunset League games are played. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 White Street, Concord NH 03301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of Those (about 600 feet away); The Reuben Foster House (approx. 0.4 miles
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Additional commentary.
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The first game was played on June 22, 1909, when the White Parks trounced the Old Timers,
14-0.
So-called because games began at 6:15 p.m. and lasted until sunset, the Sunset League was a fertile training ground for players who went on to college and minor league careers, not to mention future Yankee and Penacook native Robert “Red” Rolfe.
Concord Monitor 9/22/2017
— Submitted February 8, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 27 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 8, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
