New James O'Rourke statue unveiled in Bridgeport CT...Faye Vincent is keynote speaker

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09-15-2010, 08:22 PM

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Here is a short video compilation from the ceremony.
Irish bagpipes played during the unveiling.
Exactly 100 years ago, during a 1910 interview with Tim Murnane, O'Rourke stated that:
"Baseball is for all creeds and nationalities".
This quote is prominently displayed on the statue's base.
Check out this 3 minute video:

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