Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Kenner White Sox

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009

1. Kenner White Sox Marker

Inscription.
The Kenner White Sox baseball team was organized in 1932 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart. Many of the players subsequently played in the Negro American League.

A resolution adopted by the city of Kenner on January 17, 2002 recognizing the Kenner White Sox baseball team for their significance in the history of the city of Kenner.

Original Team Players
Names - Positions
Henry "Teddy" Stewart - Manager/1st Base • Roger "Speedball" Johnson - Pitcher/1st Base/Outfield • Curtis Johnson - Pitcher/ Center field • Louis Hutchinson - Pitcher/1st Base • James Smith - 1st Base • George Small - 2nd Base/Asst. Manager • Alex Thompson - 3rd Base/Center field • Jack Johnson - Shortstop/Catcher/3rd Base • Toby "Mum" Stewart - Catcher • "Daillo" - Catcher • John Williams - Outfield • Willie Small - Outfield/Catcher • Louis Hamilton - Center field • Batiste James - Catcher • Cleveland Levy - Right field • Willie White - Scorekeeper

Erected 2002 by City of Kenner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 2002.

Location. 29° 58.471′ N,

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90° 14.864′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It can be reached from the intersection of Minor Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted on a brick dividing wall at an outdoor patio space. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 Minor St, Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Swans Club, Inc (here, next to this marker); Henry "Teddy" Stewart (here, next to this marker); Kenner Community Band (here, next to this marker); Kennerettes

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016

2. Kenner White Sox Marker

Civic and Social Club, Inc. (here, next to this marker); Kenner Town Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cannes Brûlées (about 500 feet away); Flight 759 Memorial (about 600 feet away); La Salle's Landing (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on August 22, 2026. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2015. 2. submitted on July 22, 2016. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.