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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLR_chino-smith_Greenville-SC.html
Chino Smith, a Greenwood, South Carolina native, was known as one of the best hitters in the Negro Leagues. He was the first Negro League player to hit a home run in Yankee Stadium, and during his tragically short career, he maintained a batting a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLP_joe-anders_Greenville-SC.html
Jo Anders was one of the greatest players in Upstate Textile League history. Anders turned down a dream contract with the New York Yankees in 1942 to join the U.S. Army and serve in World war II. After the war, he was offered a chance to play in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLM_al-rosen_Greenville-SC.html
Al Rosen is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina and launched his career in 1950 by hitting a record 37 home runs in his rookie season. In 1953, he was unanimously voted the American League MVP after slugging 43 home runs and collecting 145 RBI…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLL_lou-brissie_Greenville-SC.html
Lou Brissie was born in Anderson, South Carolina. After getting his career off to a promising start, he suffered a devastating injury in Italy during World War II. Brissie convinced doctors not to amputate his leg, and three years later, he was [w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLK_tommy-lasorda_Greenville-SC.html
Tommy Lasorda was a pitcher for the Greenville Spinners in 1949. Best known for his managerial career, Lasorda's baseball roots are here in Greenville. His 21-year career includes 1,599 wins and 2 World Series championships. In 1997 he was inducte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLI_jim-rice_Greenville-SC.html
Jim Rice is a native of Anderson, South Carolina and was one of the most feared hitters during his 16-year career with the Boston Red Sox. He still holds career records with the Red Sox for home runs (382), hits (2,452), RBIs (1,451) and total bas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTKT_clay-buchholz_Greenville-SC.html
Clay Buchholz was a member of the Greenville Drive's inaugural season in 2006. In 2007, he made his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox, the first Drive player to make it all the way to the big leagues. On September 1st, 2007, he became the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTKO_shoeless-joe-jackson-house_Greenville-SC.html
[Front]:This house, built in 1940, was originally 3 mi. SW at 119 E. Wilburn Ave. It was the last home of Joseph Jefferson Wofford "Shoeless Joe" Jackson (1888-1951), one of the greatest natural hitters in the history of baseball. Jackson, born in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS4T_sc-ordinance-of-secession_Greenville-SC.html
Dedicated in reverenceand admiration for theircourage and integrity tothe five signers of theOrdinance of Secessionfrom Greenville County,December 20, 1860:William Hans Campbell1823-1901Perry Emory Duncan1800-1867William King Easley1825-1871James …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS0P_greenville-county-confederate-monument_Greenville-SC.html
[South Side]:All lost, but by the gravesWhere martyred heroes restHe wins the most who honor savesSuccess is not the testThe world shall yet decideIn truth's clear far off lightThat the soldiersWho wore the gray and diedWith Lee, where right.[East…