Historical Society of

Penns Grove, Carneys Point & Oldmans

Our Towns  •  Our History  •  Our Heritage

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48 West Main Street
Penns Grove, NJ

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Roy Elsh

October 19, 2026

Roy Elsh

Born in Penns Grove in 1891, Roy Elsh became a Major League Baseball outfielder with the Chicago White Sox. He made his major league debut in 1923 at age 32 and played three seasons with the team, appearing in 173 games. His career places him among the area’s early professional athletes and connects Penns Grove to baseball history.

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