[History Hounds Off the Leash] The Page Fence Giants: African-American Baseball Champs with Mitch Lutzke, Williamston High School

The crack of the bat and cheering crowds heralded the Page Fence Giants, an African-American baseball team of the 1890s. Based in Adrian, the Giants were sponsored by the Page Woven Wire Fence Company. Come sit in the stands to hear all about the early ball club that notched a 500-76 win-loss record.

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