Sports Archives - Lawrence County Historical Society

Rookie of Year & MVP

Post published:February 19, 2020
Post category:Black History Sports

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS Board Member & Volunteer) Richie “Dick” Allen Richie “Dick” Allen was born on March 8, 1942 in Wampum Pennsylvnaia and attended Wampum High School. He…

Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

Post published:January 29, 2015
Post category:Black History Sports

The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted…

Charles "Horse" Gillium
1905-1935

“Horse” Gillium – Giant of a man: From Beaver Five to NY Celtics

Post published:May 16, 2014
Post category:Sports

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer In 1920, the "Beaver Five" were Lawrence County's junior basketball champions. In 1920-1921, utilizing many of the same players the team was reorganized as…