A 2010 photograph of the monument dedicating the Little League Baseball Field at Gratz Community Park, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, to Lee E. Reed (1945-1993), former official of the Gratz National Bank, civic leader, and supporter of the community baseball program for youth.
The monument was dedicated on 6 September 2008.
The plaque on the monument reads:
Lee E. Reed Memorial Baseball Field
Is dedicated to Mr. Lee E. Reed who was instrumental in the development of this field and served for several years as a coach and advisor to our community baseball programs. His dedication and love of the game has inspired and touched countless people and has given them the opportunity to be involved in an enriching experience.
Youth Baseball
On the stone is engraved the following:
DEDICATED THIS SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO-THOUSAND AND EIGHT
“THERE IS NOTHING LIKE SITTING IN THE STANDS
ON A SUNNY AFTERNOON AND WATCHING YOUR
CHILDREN PLAY. THIS IS AMERICA’S GAME, BASEBALL.”
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