Concord Honors Baseball Pioneer William Thompson | Concord News

Concord is honoring baseball pioneer William Penn Thompson with its first Black Heritage Trail marker—celebrating his trailblazing role as one of the earliest African American athletes on an integrated team. Join the free 6 p.m. unveiling at the historic Sunset League field, where Thompson once dazzled fans in a dapper white suit and top hat, swinging a wooden bat and carrying his catcher’s mitt. This moment marks not just local pride, but a vital chapter in America’s sports history—complete with a park named for him and a legacy that still echoes today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d9ad70006f0e282