Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Negro League Baseball at Hinchliffe Stadium
Photographed by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, August 1, 2025
1. Negro League Baseball at Hinchliffe Stadium Marker
Opened in 1932, Hinchliffe Stadium became the home of Negro League baseball when racism barred Black athletes from playing on Major League teams. The stadium was a source of civic pride, hosting generations of high school athletes and various semi-pro and professional sports events. In 1933, the stadium hosted the "Colored Championship of the Nation," which was the Negro League equivalent of the World Series. Legends who played here include Monte Irvin, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, and Paterson's own Larry Doby who, along with Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier in the Major Leagues in 1947.
Erected 2025 by New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the New Jersey Department of State. (Marker Number 2024.A.04.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 40° 55.07′ N, 74° 10.905′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on Maple Street south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 186 Maple St, Paterson NJ 07522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Hinchliffe Stadium (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Allied Textile Printing Site (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. The Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchcliffe Stadium. (Submitted on January 14, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey.)
2. Hinchliffe Stadium. (Submitted on April 28, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey.)
National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.
2. The Minneapolis Millers, including Ray Dandridge, Dave Barnhill and Willie Mays, in 1951.
Photographed by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, August 1, 2025
3. On August 1, 2025, the New Jersey Historical Commission unveiled another New Jersey Black Heritage T
4. Aerial image of Hinchliffe Stadium.
Photographed by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
5. Inside of Charles J. Muth Museum. Courtesy of Hinchliffe Stadium
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 128 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. 3. submitted on January 14, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on January 6, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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