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)
Click on the thumbnail images below for a larger picture.
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