Statements (252)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:sports_team
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:sports_team
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:None
gptkb:none gptkb:Pittsburgh_Pirates |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
African American history in sports
Pittsburgh area sports culture |
| gptkbp:attendance |
gptkb:High
|
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:3 |
| gptkbp:championships_won |
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:3 gptkb:9 Negro National League titles |
| gptkbp:city |
gptkb:Homestead,_Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Promoted African American baseball
promoted African American baseball Promoted baseball in local communities promoted baseball in African American communities Cultural significance in Pittsburgh |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
active in local events
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Cultural significance of baseball in America
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced future generations of players
Representation of African American athletes symbol of racial equality in sports significant in African American history |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Chicago_American_Giants
gptkb:Birmingham_Black_Barons |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1950
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Strong pitching staff
winning multiple championships producing Hall of Fame players Powerful batting lineup |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
African American community
Strong local support strong local support dedicated and passionate |
| gptkbp:final_score |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
1950
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1912
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
played during segregation era
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Sam_Bankhead
gptkb:Buck_Leonard gptkb:Cool_Papa_Bell gptkb:Roberto_Clemente gptkb:Josh_Gibson gptkb:Minnie_Miñoso gptkb:Satchel_Paige gptkb:Willie_Stargell gptkb:Ray_Dandridge |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Jim_Crow_Era
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Representation of African American athletes
Pioneers in integration important in Negro League history one of the most successful teams in Negro leagues one of the most successful teams in Negro Leagues history Pioneers of African American baseball |
| gptkbp:home_stadium |
gptkb:Forbes_Field
gptkb:Grays_Stadium Grays Field Parker Field |
| gptkbp:home_team |
Grays Field
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Homestead Grays
|
| gptkbp:impact |
left a lasting legacy in sports.
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Sam_Bankhead
gptkb:Ray_Brown gptkb:Buck_Leonard gptkb:Cool_Papa_Bell gptkb:Josh_Gibson gptkb:Integration_of_Major_League_Baseball Inspiration for future athletes future generations of players Symbol of resilience and determination Inspired future generations of players Cultural impact on baseball inspired future leagues inspired civil rights movement inspired future baseball leagues Contribution to the history of baseball Legacy of excellence in baseball Pioneering spirit in sports history Representation of African American talent Role in breaking racial barriers in sports Social change in sports |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:East-West_All-Star_Game
|
| gptkbp:league |
gptkb:Negro_Leagues
gptkb:Negro_National_League gptkb:Negro_leagues |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on Major League Baseball
Symbol of resilience remains influential today Influence on future generations of players influenced future generations of players Influential in baseball history pioneers of African American baseball remains celebrated in baseball history. one of the most storied teams in Negro League history enduring impact on baseball |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:Pittsburgh gptkb:Homestead,_Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:1941_Negro_League_World_Series
|
| gptkbp:manager |
gptkb:Vic_Harris
|
| gptkbp:mascot |
gptkb:None
gptkb:none Grays |
| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Pride_of_the_Negro_Leagues None known Unity and strength none known We Are the Grays |
| gptkbp:nickname |
Grays
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:1944_Negro_World_Series_Champions
gptkb:1948_Negro_National_League_Champions gptkb:1943_Negro_World_Series_Champions gptkb:1945_Negro_World_Series_champions gptkb:1943_Negro_World_Series_champions gptkb:1944_Negro_World_Series_champions gptkb:1948_Negro_National_League_champions gptkb:1949_Negro_National_League_champions multiple league championships Played in 10 Negro League World Series Recognized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame multiple Negro National League championships recognized by baseball historians won 9 consecutive pennants Longest continuous operation in Negro League history Most championships in Negro League history First team to win three consecutive Negro National League pennants |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:1946_Negro_World_Series
gptkb:1948_Negro_World_Series gptkb:1943_Negro_World_Series_Game_1 gptkb:1944_Negro_World_Series_Game_2 gptkb:1948_Negro_National_League_Championship_Game gptkb:1947_Negro_World_Series gptkb:1949_Negro_World_Series gptkb:1950_Negro_World_Series gptkb:1943_Negro_World_Series gptkb:1945_Negro_World_Series gptkb:1944_Negro_World_Series 1948 Negro World Series Game 1 1949 Negro National League Championship Game 1943 game against the Birmingham Black Barons 1944 game against the Birmingham Black Barons 1945 game against the Kansas City Monarchs Homestead Grays 4, Birmingham Black Barons 3 |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Sam_Bankhead
gptkb:Ray_Brown gptkb:Buck_Leonard gptkb:Cool_Papa_Bell gptkb:Josh_Gibson gptkb:Minnie_Miñoso gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Willie_Stargell |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
1912
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
gptkb:Buck_Leonard
gptkb:Cool_Papa_Bell gptkb:Josh_Gibson |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Sam_Bankhead
gptkb:Ray_Brown gptkb:Buck_Leonard gptkb:Cool_Papa_Bell gptkb:Josh_Gibson |
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
high batting averages
High batting averages notable for high batting averages |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:J._Leslie_Wilkinson
gptkb:John_Edgar_Hoover gptkb:Thomas_White J. Palmer D. Smith J. Palmer D. D. Smith |
| gptkbp:participating_teams |
Multiple championships
highly competitive Consistent winning record dominated the Negro leagues highly successful in the 1930s |
| gptkbp:played_for |
gptkb:Cleveland_Indians_(Negro_League)
gptkb:Chicago_American_Giants gptkb:New_York_Black_Yankees gptkb:Kansas_City_Monarchs gptkb:Newark_Eagles Cleveland Indians (exhibition games) |
| gptkbp:playoff_appearances |
many
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
Annual gatherings
|
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Detroit_Stars
gptkb:Cleveland_Indians_(Negro_League) gptkb:Philadelphia_Stars gptkb:Chicago_American_Giants gptkb:Pittsburgh_Crawfords gptkb:Birmingham_Black_Barons gptkb:New_York_Black_Yankees gptkb:Kansas_City_Monarchs gptkb:Memphis_Red_Sox gptkb:Newark_Eagles gptkb:Crawfords intense rivalries with other Negro League teams with the Newark Eagles with the Homestead Grays Chicago American Giants rivalry Kansas City Monarchs rivalry Newark Eagles rivalry Pittsburgh Crawfords rivalry |
| gptkbp:season |
1948
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
integration of Major League Baseball
|
| gptkbp:style_of_play |
power hitting
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:High
gptkb:none community engagement Strong community support Community-oriented symbol of resilience strong community support symbol of pride Aggressive play strong camaraderie among players celebrated African American culture strong teamwork excellence in play dedication and perseverance strong teamwork and strategy recognized in baseball history J. Palmer D. D. Smith focus on community and excellence symbol of African American baseball excellence |
| gptkbp:team_achievements |
Multiple league championships
numerous awards and recognitions multiple Hall of Famers Legacy of excellence contributed to the integration of baseball Significant to baseball history multiple championships in the 1930s won numerous championships |
| gptkbp:team_colors |
gptkb:Black
gptkb:Red gptkb:White Gray Navy Blue Black and gray Black and Gray Gray and Black Gray, Black, White Gray, Black Black, gray, and white |
| gptkbp:team_history |
rich and storied
Rich and storied rich and influential Rich history in Negro leagues |
| gptkbp:youth_club |
gptkb:Take_Me_Out_to_the_Ball_Game
gptkb:J._B._Smith J. Palmer D. Smith |