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Whiz Kids basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Whiz Kids basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Top row, left to right: Josh Jeffries, John Beckley, James…
Wedding of Audrey and Willis Smith. November 21, 1953, 271 Ormond St. Rochester.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
US Congressman Frank Horton presents Rocky with American flag.<br /> Photo by Long’s Photography Studio, 306 Joseph Avenue, Rochester.
US Congressman Frank Horton presents Rocky with American flag.
Photo by Long’s Photography Studio, 306 Joseph Avenue, Rochester.
The Elverays, 1957, by Rocky Simmons
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
The Elverays, from left to right: Freddy Huston, Buddy Granston, Albert Hartzog, Robert “Bojack” Jackson, Phil Montgomery and Teddy Walker. Rocky…
Steven Wynder (“Rocky”) Simmons and his father Irvine Simmons.
Southern Negro league team, Rocky Simmons at right.
Southern Negro league team, Rocky Simmons at right.
Roxie Simmons, ca. 1964.
Rocky Simmons.
Roxie Simmons, ca. 1964.
Rocky Simmons, Rochester American Giants, ca. 1940s.
Rochester American Giants in the dugout of the Buffalo Bison’s home park. Rocky Simmons is standing in the middle with Alpheus Vallot in hat, circa…
Rocky Simmons, ca. 1950s.
Rocky Simmons, in a white suit, next to an automobile.
Rocky Simmons, at right, as manager of the Utica Monarchs.
Rocky Simmons, at right, as manager of the Utica Monarchs.
Rocky Simmons, at left, with Rochester Mayor Stephen May, June, 1970.
Rocky Simmons with the football team he coached in Rochester.
Rocky Simmons with the football team he coached in Rochester.
Rocky Simmons with Judge Reuben K. Davis, the first African-American Rochester City Court Judge.
Rocky Simmons receives Public Service Award plaque from the Rochester Life Underwriters. <br /> <br />
Photo Division Public Information, City of Rochester, Ernest Amato, photographer, June 19, 1970.
Rocky Simmons political memorabilia
Political memorabilia
Rocky Simmons at Wiley College
Rocky Simmons at right, with City Manager Kermit Hill to his right, working the crowd at a political gathering. 1970.
Rocky Simmons as a young child.
Photograph of Rocky Simmons as a boy.
Rocky Simmons and family, 1991.
Rochester American Giants, team photograph. Rochester, NY. Circa 1950.<br /> Photo by Rocky Simmons.
Rocky Simmons
Rochester American Giants, team photograph. Rochester, NY. Circa 1950.
Photo by Rocky Simmons.
Restaurant kitchen worker, Rochester, ca 1950s.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Restaurant kitchen worker, Rochester, ca 1950s.
Pastor Enlis Long of the Peace Baptist Church, 5 Leopold St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Pastor Enlis Long of the Peace Baptist Church, 5 Leopold St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Paster, Howard. “He’s One-Man Entertainment Bureau for Kids” in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.<br /> July 26, 1965.
Paster, Howard.
Mr. Willie Harvey, with his daughter Martha on his arm approaches the altar where she will wed Cleveland Hope.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
McAlary, Mike. “A Look Back at Satchel: Ex-teammate adds to the gaining legend” in Rochester Democrat & Chronicle June 10, 1982. (detail)
McAlary, Mike.
newspaper clipping
Liquor store interior as new business enterprise, Jefferson Avenue, Rochester.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Liquor store interior as new business enterprise, Jefferson Avenue, Rochester.
Judge Caroline Branch clipping
Times Union clipping
Group of three musicians, with “Sonny” in the middle. Club in Rochester. ca 1970.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Group of three musicians, with “Sonny” in the middle. Club in Rochester. ca 1970.
Greene’s Beauty & Barber Supply James Greene and Louise Cotner.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Gladys Simmons
Gladys Simmons
Girls’ basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Photograph by Rocky Simmons.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Girls’ basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Photograph by Rocky Simmons.
George Mitchell, Rocky’s friend and business partner.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
George Mitchell, Rocky’s friend and business partner.
Frankie Kay and the Swinging Vee Jays, Frankie Kay on guitar, Mr. Graham on saxophone, Mr. White on bass and Mr. Cooke on drums. Rochester, ca 1960.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Frankie Kay and the Swinging Vee Jays, Frankie Kay on guitar, Mr. Graham on saxophone, Mr. White on bass and Mr. Cooke on drums. Rochester, ca 1960.
Elks Club Marching Band, Clarissa St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Elks Club Marching Band, Clarissa St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Campaigning for Nelson Rockefeller: from left to right: Republican Chairman William Dwyer, Jackie Robinson, community activist Mildred Johnson and Rocky Simmons in hat. Rochester, 1970.
Beauty salon interior. Beautician Laura Walker styles Beatrice Simmons’ hair. ca 1960, Rochester.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Beauty salon interior. Beautician Laura Walker styles Beatrice Simmons’ hair. ca 1960, Rochester.
Beauty Queen sponsored by the Sepia Club, 1962. Photo by Rocky Simmons.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Beauty Pageant contestants, May 1969.<br /> Photo by Rocky Simmons.
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Beatrice [Dawkins] Simmons, ca. 1955.
Beatrice [Dawkins] Simmons.
Baseball team sponsored by Candidate Arthur J. Robinson for County Legislature. Coach Rocky Simmons at left. 1969.<br />
Annotated map of Mississippi noting birthplace and residence of Rocky Simmons
Melissa Mead
Alice Otis Simmons photograph
Rocky Simmons
photograph of Alice Otis Simmons
About the Exhibit: Rocky Simmons
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.”
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.” Many musical groups got their start in this night club that was located on West Main Street in Rochester from 1969-1971. Rocky…
"Sweet Love"
Simmons, Steven Rocky, 1915-1994
Singing group, left to right: Jerry Phillips, Louis A. “Bubbles” Johnson (Grammy Award co-winner 1986 for “Sweet Love”), Isaiah Williams, Wade Davis.…
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