Swann Park

Swann Park. . , Is named for Baltimore's 19th Maror, Thomas Swann (1856-1860), who was the 33rd Governor of Maryland (1886-1869), and served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1869-1879). As a Congressman, he represented the 3rd and then the 4th Congressional Districts. Prior to serving in public office he was President of the B and O Railroad Company (1848-1856)., Swann Park was the home field for legendary amateur baseball powerhouses Leone's Boys Club, Johnny's Used Cars, and Corrigan Insurance. Organized in 1953 playing here until 1996., Representing Baltimore City, they won all 19 All American Amateur Baseball Association national championships in Johnstown, Pa., 1957 - 1959 - 1967 - 1972 - 1973 - 1977 - 1979 - 1980 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1985 - 1987 - 1989 - 1990 - 1991 - 1993 - 1996., Over 175 professional baseball players and more than 45 Major League Baseball Players learned the game and played here, including Hall of Fame icons Al Kaline and Reggie Jackson, MLB All Stars including Barry Shetrone, john Miller, Tom Phoebus, Ron Swoboda, Dave Boswell, and Jay Witasick had long MLB careers., Sponsors were the Leone Brothers, Dominic, Vince and Tony; then John Wilbanks and Bill Corrigan. Managers and coaches include Ray Muhl, George Henderson, Walter Youse, Bernie Walker, Jim Foit, Mel Montgomery, Norm Gilden and Dean Albany., From 1953 through 1996, this team won 44 consecutive Maryland State and Baltimore City championship in the 19u. age bracket.