MCCONKEY, Hugh E (Mack) Memorial at Belle Isle Park on Wheeling Island in Wheeling, West Virginia

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MCCONKEY, Hugh E (Mack) Memorial at Belle Isle Park on Wheeling Island in Wheeling, West Virginia

The Hugh E. McConkey Memorial at Belle Isle Park on Wheeling Island in Wheeling, West Virginia, honors McConkey, a prominent figure in Ohio Valley baseball from 1882 to 1939. Erected by local players and fans, the granite memorial commemorates his legacy as "The Dean of Ohio Valley Baseball." Located at the ballfield on the north end of Wheeling Island, it stands as a significant cultural landmark in the community.