Baseball Games at Fannie Robinson Park

One of my most cherished memories revolves around the baseball games featuring the Pony Baseball League. These teams were named after renowned teams from the old Negro League, such as The Colts, The Grays, and The Monarchs. On game nights, people from our community and even neighboring towns would gather at the park. The atmosphere was electric, with cars lining Dolan Street all the way from the tracks to Mr. Cole’s snack truck, and even up to Ms. Fannie Robinson’s house near the pool. People would find seating along the tracks, and the sense of unity and camaraderie was palpable. It was an incredible experience to witness the community coming together to support the teams, socialize, and simply have a great time. Everyone looked out for one another, especially the kids, and there was genuine care and concern among the people. I couldn’t wait for the day when I would be old enough to join one of those teams. Unfortunately, by the time I reached the eligible age, the league no longer existed, and I ended up playing in the Taylor Little League instead.