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The Gaston Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina

20 Jun 2015

Page 7

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The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

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Jun 20, 2015

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7

Springfield honors Bunny Taliaferro tale and 1934 crew

Springfield Post 21 players chose teamwork over prejudice when Gastonia barred the African American player, Bunny Taliaferro, from a 1934 regional Legion tournament. The incident inspired a 2003 monument and Bridgeman's apology letters. King to throw first pitch as Gastonia visits Springfield in a 2016 two city series.

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Springfield Gastonia Bridgeman Charleston S.C American Legion Springfield Post 21 Gastonia High School Chicago Wrigley Field Bunny Taliaferro Taliaferro Domenic Sarno Forest Park Springfield College Richard Andersen Bunny Sarno Michael S. Gordon the Republican Moe Hill American Legion Post Tony King King
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Brian Collins Linked to Local Legion Roles

Brian Collins, longtime coach of East Springfield Post 420 and former Hamden County Legion program chairman, remains a notable figure in local amateur baseball circles with ties to regional youth and veteran teams.

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King Gastonia Springfield Brian Collins East Springfield Post Hamden County Legion Program
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