Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw Issues Proclamation Commemorating 100th Anniversary Of Negro Leagues

MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) — Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw has issued a proclamation in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Negro Baseball Leagues.
Mayor Shorraw’s proclamation noted the following things:The City of Monessen hosted games at Page Park, located behind Donner Avenue
Legendary player Josh Gibson hit a 575 foot home run at Page ParkMayor Shorraw said in the proclamation that he ‘tips his cap’ in commemoration of Gibson’s home run, the 100th anniversary