Welcome to Cressey Park Legends
Cressey Park Legends is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of over 200 young men who rose through the ranks of the Connie Mack Baseball League in Compton, California—many of whom went on to become professional baseball players. Founded under the leadership of Bobby Watkins, a retired MLB player with the Houston Astros, our mission is to preserve and celebrate this remarkable chapter of Black achievement in American sports history.
The league, which began in the 1950s, was rooted in what was then known as Cressey Park—now Gonzales Park—located at:
1101 W Cressey St, Compton, CA 90220
A proposal to install a memorial at the park has been officially approved by the Mayor and Compton City Council, ensuring this powerful legacy is remembered for generations to come.
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Help Us Bring This Legacy to Life
The story of Cressey Park is more than just a chapter in baseball history—it's a testament to perseverance, talent, and the enduring strength of the Black community in Compton. With the city's official approval to install a memorial at Gonzales Park, we now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to honor the athletes, families, and leaders who made this legacy possible.
But we can't do it without your support.
Your donation—large or small—will help fund the creation and installation of a permanent memorial that recognizes these trailblazers and preserves their impact for future generations. Join us in ensuring their story continues to inspire.
Make a donation today (located at the bottom of this page) and be a part of this historic tribute.
Press conference with Compton City Council
and Mayor Emma Sharif.
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