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
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
Henery "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/Cathcer
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 month for this entry is January 1984.
Location. 29° 58.471′ N, 90° 14.864′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana
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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 Civic and Social Club, Inc. (here, next to this marker); Kenner Town Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cannes Brϋlιes (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.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 13, 2009
2. Kenner White Sox Marker
November 13, 2009
3. Kenner White Sox Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016
4. Kenner White Sox Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2015. 4. submitted on July 22, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
