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William Penn Thompson

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Historical Marker Honors Negro Leagues Star William Penn Thompson in Concord

A recent ceremony unveiled a stone marker in White Park, commemorating William Penn Thompson, a pioneering Black baseball player whose career spanned the Negro Leagues and the segregated era of American sport.

Aug 17, 2026

Historic Marker Honors William Penn Thompson, Pioneering Black Baseball Player, in Concord’s White Park

A recent ceremony in Concord unveiled a marker for William Penn Thompson, a Black baseball pioneer whose career spanned the Negro Leagues and local Sunset League play, inspiring generations of players.

Aug 13, 2026