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GA SR674
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Jones
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the 1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A. All-Stars, the first and only African American Little League team in South Carolina officially sanctioned by Little League Baseball, Incorporated
- In 1955, Charleston city officials canceled the local Little League tournament rather than allow integration, and White teams boycotted the state tournament, making the Cannon Street All-Stars unofficial state champions by default
- Little League Baseball refused segregationist demands for a separate tournament but upheld a rule barring teams that advanced by forfeit from competing in the World Series; the team was invited to attend the Williamsport, Pennsylvania, World Series as guests but was not allowed to play
- In 2002, the team reunited in Williamsport and was officially acknowledged as the "1955 South Carolina State Champions," recognized as pioneers of integration in youth baseball
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to each member of the 1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A. All-Stars
Legislative Description
1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A All-Stars; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/26/2024
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