Aug 05 2019
Ghosts of Messer Street: The Providence Grays, 1878-1885

Ghosts of Messer Street: The Providence Grays, 1878-1885

Presented by East Providence Public Library/Weaver at East Providence Public Library - Weaver Branch

Enthusiast and historic baseball player Jon Henson recounts the rise and dominance of the Providence Grays, the powerhouse club that fielded four future Hall of Famers and won two National League pennants, as well as the first postseason interleague world championship series. Henson’s talk will reveal the colorful personalities and anecdotes of the major league franchise that held court on the Messer Street Grounds for eight seasons in Providence’s West End.​

Admission Info

Free Admission

Phone: 401-434-2453

Email: eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com

Dates & Times

2019/08/05 - 2019/08/05

Location Info

East Providence Public Library - Weaver Branch

41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914