Swifton Sign

Sign acknowledging Swifton (Jackson County) as the home of Major League baseball players George Kell, Skeeter Kell, and Bobby Winkles; 2009. Note: Winkles managed but did not play in the major leagues.

"Welcome to Swifton home of George Kell Bobby Winkles Skeeter Kell Major League Baseball Players" signs on brick wall

Photo by Guy Lancaster

Media

Time Period

Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform (1968–2022)

Type

Thing

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