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The Homestead Grays: A Nostalgic Look at the Negro League Baseball Team

  • Published September 4, 2012
Homestead Grays in 1944 (Smithsonian)
Take a nostalgic look at the Homestead Grays, the Negro League baseball team that was founded in Pittsburgh and eventually closing out their existence at Griffith Stadium. Watch the whole video for appearances from former Mayor Anthony Williams and a great history lesson.
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This is awesome, with a few appearances from former Mayor Anthony Williams (nice bow tie dude!).  If you’re a baseball fan and a history fan, watch the whole thing. It’s an excellent history on the Homestead Grays, the Negro League baseball team that was founded in Pittsburgh and eventually closing out their existence occupying Griffith Stadium.

Check out this great photo, dug up from the Smithsonian’s website.

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Homestead Grays in 1944 (Smithsonian)
Homestead Grays in 1944 (Smithsonian)

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