Lederman Memorial, Ca. 1974. A simple granite boulder with incised lettering saying “Lederman Field” located as the western end of Lederman Park near the Longfellow Bridge. The plaque was donated by the Lederman family.

In 1972 the entire Ballfields Area was named Lederman Athletic Field in honor of Dr. Melvin Lederman, an Army surgeon who was killed in action in 1969. The fields are now known as Teddy Ebersol Red Sox Fields, in honor of a young Red Sox fan who was killed in a plane crash.

Lederman Field has baseball, football, and softball fields, and the Lee wading/spray pool. It is also the site for outdoor festivals and gatherings.

Photo 92e, July 2012