The mural honoring Dick Allen, who was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame this past July, will be dedicated Saturday at 4:00 PM in Wampum.
Allen’s son, Richard Allen, Jr. of Florida,, and his brother, Ron Allen of Ohio, will be among the family members in attendance.
Award-winning artist Ernel Martinez from South Carolina, who created the mural, will be honored at the dedication. Martinez, who was also the muralist for the Dick Allen mural in Philadelphia, is renowned for his murals throughout the United States. He has created over 30 murals in the city of Philadelphia including journalist Ed Bradley, boxer Joe Frazier, and musician John Coltrane.
Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served and a preview of the upcoming documentary on Dick Allen will be shown at the Wampum Train Station. The event is free and open to the public.
In July, a weekend-long Dick Allen Festival was held that included a testimonial dinner, social hours celebration, and basketball tournament.
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