Memorial service in Pittsburgh kicks off initiative to celebrate Negro League players
A memorial service at Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh kicked off an initiative to celebrate Negro League players who were forgotten after death.
There are currently 13 cemeteries in the area where unmarked graves are located, including Allegheny Cemetery, Homestead Cemetery, Homewood Cemetery and Round Hill Cemetery.
The initiative, ‘Negro Leagues Memorial Markers: A Josh Gibson Foundation Initiative’ started off with a grave marking ceremony to honor Helen Gibson, Josh Gibson’s wife, at her grave.
Organizers said the goal of the initiative is to give the players one last time in the limelight, while also honoring their extraordinary lives, legacies, and incredible contributions they have made to the game of baseball.
You can donate to the initiative by clicking here.
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