This Week in Chester History

On May 11, 1996, Chester resident Lois “Tommie” Barker of the Grand Rapids Chicks marched in a parade celebrating the dedication of the a baseball field to Abner Doubleday in Mendham Borough. Art Shamsky and Ed Kranepool of the 1969 World Series Championship New York Mets were also present as guests of honor.

Source: Observer-Tribune