Creighton's grave marker restored

Nice article

Creighton grave site restoered

Awesome story. A very classy move on Olberman's part, and a job well done. Are there any pics of the monument before restoration?

Have no idea. I can ask John Thorn. He'll probably know.

This is what I got form John.

The first two pics are of the monument in it's original state. The third pic shows the large granite baseball that replaced the missing/destroyed ball & spire in recent years. The fourth pic shows John Thorn unveiling the monument restored to it's original state.

I hope I live long enough to see pioneers from the pre-professional era like Creighton, James Whyte Davis, Duncan Curry, Doc Adams, etc. get into the HOF.

I know that Peter Nash is a controversial figure within the hobby, but I would suggest his book on the early baseball pioneers buried at Greenwood Cemetery. I think it's a must-have for anyone interested in 19th century baseball.

http://www.amazon.com/Baseball-Legends-Brooklyns-Green-Wood-Cemetery/dp/0738534781/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1397785347&sr=8-3&keywords=green+wood+cemetary