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That undefeated Rotary Club Little League team ca 1954 2011-06-11 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Joe Allison. The Rotary Club Little League and the Merchants Team were given a big parade in downtown Columbia in what Dr. Ron Rogers believes was the year 1954. The teams rode the American La France Fire truck, the 1954 equivalent of today's Ladder 1. The photo is part of the Dr. Ron Rogers collections. The truck appears to be parked in the traffic lanes in a area in front of the Bank of Columbia. The adults standing are, left Joe Johnson coach of the undefeated Rotary Club team, and Brooks Coomer, center coach of the Merchants team. The name of the third adult was not known at posting.The names of all the players haven't been collected, but will be added as received. The boys were treated to an inspiring speech by Adair County's most famous baseball player of all times and a great uncle of Dr. Rogers, Eros Bolivar "Cy" Barger. Barger was a native of Jamestown, KY. He spent his post professional baseball years in Columbia and is buried in the Columbia City Cemetery. See Cy Barger in Wikipedia. In the background, the building with the sign S.E. Kelsay, is the still familiar building now housing Wid Harris' Town Barber Shop and Mouser Real Estate. Thanks to Dr. Ron Rogers and Alan Reed for this photo and information. Permalink | Comments?

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