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OH HB87
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Slesnick
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AI Summary
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Designates October 7 as "Moses Fleetwood Walker Day" in Ohio to honor the first African-American major league baseball player under contract.
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Recognizes Moses Fleetwood Walker's contribution to the integration of professional athletics.
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Acknowledges Walker was born in Mount Pleasant, Ohio on October 7, 1856, played one season with the Toledo Blue Stockings, and died in Cleveland in 1924.
Legislative Description
Designates Moses Fleetwood Walker Day
Special Designations : Observances
Last Action
Refer to Committee: State and Local Government
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government2/23/2016
State Government3/4/2015
Full Bill Text
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