Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Diamond
William H. "Buck" Ewing Field
| | Re-dedicated July 2022 | |
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 6, 2025
1. A Diamond Marker
From 1924- 1943, the Mohawk Giants called the Central Park A Diamond home. Each year the Giants played nearby teams and those from around the country, attracting thousands of spectators. In 1933, the Giants joined the inaugural Schenectady Twilight League and dominated throughout the decade. The Giants' biggest star was William "Buck" Ewing, a catcher who had spent five years in the Negro Leagues, including three (1928-1930), with the famed Homestead Grays. MLB Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander declared Ewing to be "the greatest catcher I ever saw, black or white."
After decades of neglect and disinvestment, the field fell into disrepair. From 2015-2017, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie, Assemblymember Philip G. Steck, Assemblymember Angelo L. Santabarbara, and Schenectady Mayor Gary R. McCarthy implemented a $1.5 million investment for upgrades to Schenectady's Central Park, including the redevelopment of the historic A Diamond field.
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas
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Location. 42° 47.878′ N, 73° 54.49′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It can be reached from Ashmore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tuesday in the Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Park Rose Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Spanish American War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); 12th Ward World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1418 Union (approx. Ύ mile away); Vale Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Vale Cemetery / Founders & Builders (approx. 0.8 miles
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 6, 2025
2. A Diamond Marker
Also see . . . Buck Ewing (Wikipedia). William Monroe Ewing (January 31, 1903 September 1, 1979), nicknamed "Buck", was an American Negro league catcher between 1920 and 1930. (Submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 6, 2025
3. A Diamond Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
