West Parkside in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
African American Baseball in Philadelphia
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015
1. African American Baseball in Philadelphia Marker
Inscription.
African American Baseball in Philadelphia. . For 85 years, starting with the Pythians and Excelsiors in 1867, Black ball clubs were a significant part of the Philadelphia scene. The Giants, formed 1902, were soon "World's Colored Champions." The Hilldales, Eastern Colored League Champions, 1923-25, won the Colored World Series, 1925. The Philadelphia Stars from 1933-52; they were in the Negro National League, 1933-48, and many of their games took place at this site.
For 85 years, starting with the Pythians and Excelsiors in 1867, Black ball clubs were a significant part of the Philadelphia scene. The Giants, formed 1902, were soon "World's Colored Champions." The Hilldales, Eastern Colored League Champions, 1923-25, won the Colored World Series, 1925. The Philadelphia Stars from 1933-52; they were in the Negro National League, 1933-48, & many of their games took place at this site.
Erected 1998 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Location. 39° 58.657′ N, 75° 12.814′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in West Parkside. Marker is at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Parkside Avenue on Belmont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19131, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. African American Baseball in Philadelphia Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015
3. Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park-Inscription
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015
4. National League Teams and American League Teams
Although there were many teams who played baseball fro 1920 to 1950, these are the teams who played in the Negro League.
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015
5. Philadelphia Stars Negro Leage Memorial Park
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015
6. African American Baseball in Philadelphia Marker-Mural across the street
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015
7. 44th & Parkside Ballpark-Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.