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

[kkkkandp]

Paul:

Gotta love it.

Thanks for sharing.

Kevin

[jboosted92]

Nice! Definitely the only thing worth seeing in Bridgeport.....(im from new england)

Its sad, that once prominent towns, that housed Baseball Superstars are such Holes...I went through Sudlersville MD, the other day (Jimmie Foxx home) and saw the statue...Old Farm town..no money....

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

Paul:

Gotta love it.

Thanks for sharing.

Kevin

[Kawika]

A fine statue indeed of your grandpa's grandpa, Paul, and an interesting read. Thanks for posting.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Very cool story, I will definately check it out sometime, sounds like it was a very nice ceremony.

[orator1]

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:

[uffda51]

One of my favorite 19th century guys.

[bmarlowe1]

Nice story Paul - thanks for posting this.

[orator1]

A couple photos showing the inscriptions...