Discover the History of Sports in East Orange, NJ

East Orange, New Jersey is a city with a rich history of sports and competition. For over 150 years, sports events have brought together members of the community from all walks of life to celebrate their shared love of athletics.

One such event is the annual football game between East Orange High School and its rival West Orange. This tradition dates back to 1892 when both teams were made up entirely of students from each schools graduating class. Even today, this game remains one of the most hotly contested high school football games in New Jersey.

Another historic sporting event that took place in East Orange was the Negro Leagues baseball team known as The Eagles (200 Central Ave #1087). In 1934, they played an exhibition game against another historical team The House Of David (practically next door at 123 South Munn Avenue), which consisted entirely men who refused to shave or cut their hair for religious reasons! This attracted thousands to watch ita testament to how much people enjoyed seeing athletes who were different from themselves.

The city also has a deep connection with track and field through Olympic gold medalist Joetta Clark Diggs (who grew up on Lexington Avenue.) Her brother J.J., husband Roland Diggs and herself opened Joettas Track & Field Camp where children can learn basic skills every summer.

Finally, for those interested in golf historybut with a quirky twistvisit Bell Grove Country Club (1 Williams Street,) which hosted several celebrities including Babe Ruthwho did not know how play golf well but loved swinging clubs anywayfor charity tournaments in late 1920s!

Whether youre a sports fan or just looking for some local history, exploring these sites will give you an insight into the rich cultural heritage that East Orange has preserved over time.

Here are some helpful websites:

https://www.eastorangenj.gov/history

https://www.joettasportsandbeyond.com/

https://bellegrovecc.org/.

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