Hilton Lee Smith Monument Unveiled at Negro Leagues Museum

0:00It's May 1st. This is Kansas News Today, driven by AI. The Negro League's baseball museum unveiled a new monument Friday morning to honor Hall of Famer Hilton Lee Smith, the star pitcher for the Kansas City, Monarchs. This dedication is part of the museum's push to celebrate Negro League's players through special tributes like this one, all made possible by generous, donations from supporters. Folks who knew his game raved about Smith's curveball, calling it the sharpest break they ever saw, so wicked you could spot a coming, but still swing, and miss every time. The monument now stands at Mount Moriah Cemetery, right off Holmes Road, an Interstate 435, a spot that keeps his legacy close to home. Efforts like these keep shining a light on unsung heroes, ensuring their story's swing for the fences and history forever.