Easton, PA

Easton is located in eastern Pennsylvania, 5 miles east of Bethlehem, PA. It is better known as the home of former heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes.

Teams that have played here

• Easton, Central League (1888)
• Easton, Atlantic Association (1889)
• Easton, Eastern Interstate League (1889-90)
• Easton Dutchmen, Pennsylvania State League (1893-1894, 1896)
• Easton-Philipsburg, Atlantic League (1916)

Persons who were born here

• Kyle Collina, minor league pitcher
• John Galligan, outfielder
• Frank Grube, catcher
• Tom Hank, minor league infielder
• Harry Keener, pitcher
• Brad Kohler, scout
• Harry LaRoss, outfielder
• John McPherson, pitcher
• Bill Parks, outfielder/pitcher
• Frank Pulli, umpire
• Kevin Schnall, college coach
• Frank Sigafoos, infielder
• Dave Van Horne, broadcaster
• Jack Wallaesa, infielder

Persons who died here

• Charlie Gelbert, infielder
• Tom Hank, minor league infielder
• Harry Keener, pitcher
• John McPherson, pitcher
• Bill Parks, outfielder/pitcher
• Jack Stansbury, infielder
• Jack Wallaesa, infielder

Educational institutions located here

• Easton Area High School
• Lafayette College
• Wilson Area High School