Del-Val club member still enjoying golf at age 84

Baseball legend battled cancer, helped others

McKinley W. Jones "Sarge"

1942-2002

Ed McFadden was born in 1917 in Sumpter, South Carolina. After moving to Philadelphia in 1923, Mr. McFadden became the supervisor of real estate assessors for Philadelphia. 

When Ed decided to take up golf in 1964 he sought out Bill Bishop for lessons. In 1965 Ed joined the Del Val Golf Club and is still a member after 37 years.

A few years ago Mr. McFadden won the senior club championship at Rancocas Golf Club in Willingboro, NJ, his hometown.

The late Joe Black, a good friend of Bill Bishop, passed away at the age of 78. The former Negro league and major league pitcher was the first African American to win a World Series game, in 1952 with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Joe was an all-star pitcher in 1952 and 1953 and rookie of the year in 1952. He pitched for the Baltimore Elite Giants in the Negro Leagues from 1944-1950.

A fter baseball, Joe became the first African American vice-president of a major transportation company, Greyhound in 1967.

The death of McKinley W. Jones or "Sarge" as everyone called him was a shock to his golf members as well as his family and friends.

McKinley was born in Lake Butler, Florida. He joined the Marine Corps in 1951 at age 19. He retired in 1971, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant.

Sarge was an avid golfer who was both feared and appreciated for his competitive spirit and ability.

An avid member of the Freeway Golf Association, Sarge loved to play the game. Although his passion and love for golf will be missed, the great memories shared by his many friend will last forever.