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Lally and Marion Gravestones in Place

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As published in the Volume 7, Number 2 edition of the American Association Almanac: After over 70 years, there are now grave markers in place at the graves of Dan Marion and Dan Lally. Please see the April 15 edition of this blog. On July 30, my wife, Keitha, and I oversaw the grave marker dedication for these two pro ballplayers whose careers were outstanding and whose lives were tragic. A fund-raising effort by the subscribers to my American Association Almanac resulted in the purchase of the granite gravestones now in place at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My dedication address which follows was read at the graves of each player. For more information on Dan Lally and Dan Marion please see www.baseball-reference.com or you may purchase a copy of the recently released edition of the American Association Almanac through the store at www.AmericanAssociationAlmanac.com The Dedication Address was given July 30, 2008 at Milwaukee: On July 30, one of the warmest days in Mi