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Rap Dixon Memorial

 

June 8, 2007
Unveiling of memorial to Herbert "Rap" Dixon--Photo gallery

A monument celebrating the accomplishments of noted Negro League baseball player Herbert "Rap" Dixon was dedicated at his gravesite in historic Midland Cemetery on June 8, 2007.  A beautiful black granite monument was installed on the Dixon family plot, and unveiled by surviving Negro League veterans in a 2 pm. ceremony.  Among the contributors who helped pay the cost of the monument were Neidich Systems, the National Sports Hall of Fame and Giant Foods.  (more)

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