Homestead in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Homestead Grays

Homestead Grays Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

1. Homestead Grays Marker

Inscription. Legendary baseball team that dominated the Negro Baseball Leagues during the first half of the 20th century. Founded by steelworkers in 1900, the Grays inspired African Americans locally and across the nation. Led by Cumberland Posey Jr., they won 12 national titles, including 9 in a row, 1937-45. Players included Hall of Famers Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, and Smokey Joe Williams. Disbanded in 1950.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 40° 24.37′ N, 79° 54.758′ W. Marker is in Homestead, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is at the intersection of Homestead Grays Bridge and West 8th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837), on the right when traveling north on Homestead Grays Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homestead PA 15120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1892 Homestead Strike Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Homestead High Level Bridge (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiodo's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Steel on the Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Harris "Mother" Jones (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frances Perkins (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homestead.

Also see . . .
1. The Homestead Grays - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Fabulous Homestead Grays.

The Homestead Grays Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

2. The Homestead Grays Marker

Marker in its previous location.

by Baseball Almanac (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 3, 2024

3. The Homestead Grays Marker

Photo is of the marker in its relocated setting.

Buck Leonard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown

4. Buck Leonard

Photographed by Unknown

5. Josh Gibson

The Homestead Grays Baseball Team image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown, circa 1913

6. The Homestead Grays Baseball Team

Courtesy: Western Pennsylvania Historical Society

The Homestead Grays Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

7. The Homestead Grays Bridge

Formerly the Homestead High Level Bridge. On July 12, 2002, the bridge was renamed the Homestead Grays Bridge in honor of the Negro League baseball team.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,061 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 12, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.