| Alabama (Jefferson County), Birmingham — Rickwood Field |
| | Built by local industrialist A. H. "Rick" Woodward, this park opened on August 18, 1910. It is the oldest surviving baseball park in America. Rickwood served as the home park for both the Birmingham Barons (until 1987) and the Birmingham Black Barons (until 1963). It was also a favorite site for barnstorming Major League teams. Many greats of the game thrilled crowds here, including Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Burleigh Grimes, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Walt Dropo,and Reggie Jackson. . . . — Map (db m22526) |
| Alabama (Jefferson County), Birmingham — Site of the First Alabama - Auburn Football Game |
| | The first Alabama - Auburn football game was played on this site, formerly known as the Base Ball Park, on February 22, 1893. The Agricultural and Mechanical College's "Orange and Blue" met the University of Alabama's "Tuskaloosa" squad before a crowd of 5,000 cheering fans. A&M College, now Auburn University, triumphed by a score of 32-22, and still proudly displays the victory cup presented that day by a Birmingham belle.
That contest, reported as "the greatest football game ever played . . . — Map (db m23500) |
| Arizona (Yavapai County), Prescott — City Park and Ballfield |
| | Since 1908, the area of Prescott now known as Ken Lindley Field has been used as a public park and ballfield. The land was deeded to the City of Prescott by Charles T. and Ada M. Joslin in 1922. As Mrs. Joslin requested, the City later donated part of the land to the Smoki People for their museum and pueblo and to the Arizona National Guard for the Armory, now the Prescott Activity Center.
In 1931, during the Great Depression, the grandstand was constructed as a City public works project . . . — Map (db m21161) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Rodeo — Lefty Gomez Field |
| | In Memory of Vernon Lefty Gomez, born Nov. 26, 1908, in Rodeo. New York Yankees pitching great from 1930-1942. Set World Series record with 6 victories and no defeats leading team to 7 pennants and 6 World Series Championships. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Dedicated March 25, 1990 — Map (db m18033) |
| California (El Dorado County), Coloma — Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley — Site of |
| | At this site was one of California’s first bowling alleys. It was actually three buildings, with single-lane bowling alleys in each of the side buildings. The establishment, also known as the Metropolitan Saloon and Sporting Hall, featured gambling and related activities. In 1860, the largest building, which fronted on Main Street, housed the exhibits for the El Dorado County Fair. — Map (db m17598) |
| California (Los Angeles County), Long Beach — 1014 — Long Beach Marine Stadium |
| | Created in 1932 for the rowing events of the Xth Olympiad, the Stadium was the first manmade rowing course in the United States. Its width allowed four teams to race abreast, eliminating additional heats and allowing oarsmen to enter the finals at the peak of their form. Later it served as the venue for the 1968 and 1976 United States men’s Olympic rowing trials and the 1984 United States women's Olympic rowing trials. The site remains an important training and competitive center for rowers, including our National and Olympic teams. — Map (db m2614) |
| California (Mono County), Mammoth Lakes — McGee Mountain Rope Tow #34 |
| | The first permanent rope tow in the Eastern Sierra was built west of this site on the east slope of McGee Mountain. This predecessor of Mammoth Mountain ski area was constructed here in 1938 because of its dependable snow and nearness to a highway. Prior to this facility most down hill skiing was done by use of a portable rope tow system (a working gasoline engine, rope, and pullies.) Dave McCoy—world class skier, entrepreneur, and visionary, was instrumental in organizing and promoting . . . — Map (db m2951) |
| California (Placer County), Olympic Valley — 724 — Pioneer Ski Area of America — Squaw Valley, California |
| | One thousand competitors from 34 nations came to Squaw Valley to compete in the VIII Olympic Winter Games of 1960. The Games, brought here by Alexander C. Cushing, commemorated a century of sport skiing in America. By 1860 mining towns in the Sierra Nevada, particularly Whiskey Diggings, Poker Flat, Port Wine, Onion Valley, La Porte, and Johnsville, saw the first organized ski clubs and competition in the western hemisphere.
California Registered Historical Landmark No.724
Plaque placed . . . — Map (db m23504) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti — 1962 National PGA Pro of the Year |
| | Head PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL at
HAGGIN OAKS GOLF COURSE
1932 – 1994
In recognition of Tom LoPresti – otherwise known as “Mr. Golf of the West Coast” for his 62 years of dedicated service to the Sacramento Golf Community. — Map (db m14979) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Dr. Alister MacKenzie — Golf Course Designer |
| | On August 19, 1931, famous Golf Course Designer Dr. Alister MacKenzie was selected by the City of Sacramento to lay out the new Sacramento Municipal 18-Hole Golf Course, which opened for play on October 1, 1932. The course name was changed to Haggin Oaks Municipal 18-hole G.C. in 1952. On May 17, 1997, the City of Sacramento officially dedicated the Haggin Oaks Municipal Golf Courses (now a 36-hole golf facility) as the…Alister MacKenzie G.C. at Haggin Oaks and the Arcade Creek G.C. at Haggin Oaks. — Map (db m14938) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Edmonds Field — 1910 – 1960 |
| | This was the site of home plate at Edmonds Field, home of the Pacific Coast League’s Sacramento Solons Baseball Team for fifty years. More than 4,200 games were played here over those years and Solon fans set several PCL attendance records.
The Solons won the pennant in 1942. Their fans were some of the best in baseball. — Map (db m17071) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Frank C. Freer |
| | This plaque is dedicated to Frank C. Freer by the City of Sacramento in recognition
of his commitment of over 50 years to improving the game of golf in Sacramento, California.
• Member-Sacramento Golf Club at Haggin Oaks
• Member-Sacramento Golf Council
• Tournament Director-California State Fair Championship
• Chairman-1983 National Mens’ Public Links Championship
• NCGA Board of Directors (1962-1968)
• USGA Sectional Qualifying Committeeman, National Public Links (1964-1995)
. . . — Map (db m14907) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Ken Morton, Sr. |
| |
• 1998 National PGA Golf Professional of the Year
• 1998 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public Course)
• 1994 National PGA Horton-Smith Award Winner
• 1990 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public Course)
Ken Morton, Sr. gained his appreciation of the game of golf as a caddie working at Del Paso Country club in Sacramento, California. Ken came to Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in 1958 as an employee working in the Club repair shop under Head Golf Professional Tom LoPresti. . . . — Map (db m14857) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Michael “Mac” McDonagh — Born in Tuam Co. Galway on December 29, 1900 |
| | In recognition of Michael “Mac” McDonagh for his 32 years of service as Superintendent of Golf for the City of Sacramento from 1932 – 1964. Mac McDonagh went to England in 1923 to become an apprentice in golf course construction and design with Dr. Alister MacKenzie. In 1926, McDonagh came to California and joined Dr. MacKenzie in the building of such fine golf courses as Cypress Point, The Meadow Club, and our very own Sacramento Municipal Golf Course – now officially . . . — Map (db m14939) |
| Colorado (Conejos County), Manassa — "The Manassa Mauler" |
| | This monument is dedicated to Mary Celia Dempsey mother of William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey born June 24, 1895
He fought his way to become
world heavyweight champion on July 4, 1919
and became known as the legendary "Manassa Mauler" — Map (db m22696) |
| Delaware (New Castle County), Newark — Iron Hill School #112C — Preserving History: The African-American Community of Iron Hill |
| | The Iron Hill Museum is dedicated to the study of human and natural history of the Iron Hill Area. The Museum is currently engaged in a project to restore the Iron Hill School #112C and document the experiences of African-American students who attended the school between 1923 and 1965.
In order to achieve this, the Museum has embarked on an oral history project to formally interview and record the memories of former students who are now between the ages of 40 and 80. Oral historian Roberta . . . — Map (db m10053) |
| Delaware (New Castle County), Port Penn — Wetland Ways — Bob Beck: Preserver of Port Penn Traditions |
| | Port Penn is a community connected to its wetland landscape. Seasonal changes bring about changes in the lifestyles of Port Penners themselves. Autumn waterfowl hunting and winter muskrat trapping lead into spring shad runs and summer sturgeon fishing. The livelihoods of local families have been dependent upon these cycles on the river and marsh habitats for three centuries. This sense of kinship with the environment is characterized by the traditions of people like Bob Beck. Bob's family has . . . — Map (db m10438) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Adams-Morgan — 3 of 18 — The Roots of Reed-Cooke — Roads to Diversity — Adams Morgan Heritage Trail |
| | In 1947, the building on your left opened as the National Arena, a public roller rink and bowling alley. It also hosted professional wrestling, roller derbies, and rock concerts. In 1986 it became the Citadel Motion Picture Center, where portions of Peggy Sue Got Married, Gardens of Stone, and other movies were filmed. In 1994 MTV recorded its town hall meeting with President Bill Clinton in the studio here in Reed-Cooke.
Reed-Cooke’s earliest African American settlers moved . . . — Map (db m17031) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Deanwood — 5 of 15 — A Whirl on the Ferris Wheel — A Self Reliant People — Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail |
| | To your right it is the former Merritt Educational Center which operated from 1943 to 2008. However, if you were standing here in the 1920s or '30s, in its place you would have seen exuberant crowds of fashionably dressed African Americans enjoying Suburban Gardens Amusement Park.
The park was built in 1921 by architectural engineer Howard D. Woodson, writer John H. Paynter, theater magnate Sherman H. Dudley, and other investors of the black-owned Universal Development and Company. It was . . . — Map (db m24519) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Frank Oliver Howard — "Hondo" |
| | Frank Howard played for the Washington Senators from 1965 through 1971.
One of the most physically intimidating hitters in baseball history Howard was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1960. He led the American League in home runs twice and in slugging average, runs batted in and walks once.
His 237 home runs as a Washington Senator is a team record. — Map (db m20612) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Joshua (Josh) Gibson |
| | Josh Gibson is considered one of the greatest power hitters in the history of baseball. The powerful catcher led the Washington Homestead Grays to eight of nine Negro National titles from 1937 through 1945.
Gibson utilized a powerful swing, and tales of his mammoth home runs have become legend. Over his 17 year career, he hit almost 800 home runs.
In 1972, Josh Gibson was inducted into The National Baseball Hall of Fame. — Map (db m20613) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Navy Yard — Walter Perry Johnson — "The Big Train" |
| | Walter Johnson might have been the fastest pitcher in baseball history. With his sweeping sidearm delivery, the "Big Train" led the league in strikeouts 12 times during a 21 year career with the Washington Nationals from 1907 to 1927. Johnson won 417 games, including 10 straight seasons of 20 or more, and his 10 shutouts remains the major league record to this day. He led Washington to the World Championship of 1924.
In 1936, Walter Johnson was inducted into The National Baseball Hall of Fame. — Map (db m20611) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Southeast — Clark Calvin Griffith |
| | [south face of monument]:
{Rendering of Clark Calvin Griffith with the title} "The Old Fox"
Clark Calvin Griffith
Born Clear Creek, Missouri
November 20, 1869
Pitcher - Manager - Owner
Member of Hall of Fame
Won 237 — Lost 140
Devoted 69 years to baseball
Died Washington, D.C.
October 27, 1955.
An expression of love and admiration by his friends and the fans of Washington.
[east face of monument]:
Manager
First manager . . . — Map (db m15615) |
| District of Columbia (Washington), Southeast — George Preston Marshall |
| | (west face):
[image of George Preston Marshall]
Founder of the Washington Redskins
Pioneer in the National Football League
(east face):
[image of Washington Redskins logo]
The Washington Redskins organized in nation's capital, 1937.
This memorial is a tribute to George Preston Marshall and the Washington Redskins by the Redskin alumni and friends. — Map (db m15751) |
| Florida (St. Johns County), St. Augustine — 57 Chapin Street |
| | 57 Chapin Street was once the home of Willie Galimore (1935-1964), the most famous athlete to come from St. Augustine. A three-time Pittsburgh Courier All-American football player at Florida A & M University under the legendary coach Jake Gaither, Galimore is now a member of the College Hall of Fame. He played professionally for the Chicago Bears under coach George Halas from 1957 until his tragic death in an auto accident in 1964. He was nicknamed "Galloping Gal" and renowned for his speed. . . . — Map (db m7732) |
| Georgia (Chatham County), Savannah — 1996 Olympic Yachting Cauldron |
| | This cauldron was lit with the original Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece at the Savannah Opening Ceremony, July 20, 1996, and burned throughout the Centennial Olympic Games in Savannah, Georgia, site of the Olympic Yachting
events. The five fluted columns on round bases represent the five Olympic rings and the fluted slice of a classic column symbolizes the Olympic Greek heritage. The six sails represent the Olympic yachting events and the copper flame replaces the billowing real flame. . . . — Map (db m5568) |
| Georgia (Chatham County), Savannah — 025-33 — American Grand Prize Races — 1910 and 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race, 1911 |
| | On each side of Waters Avenue at this site stood the grandstands built for the famous Savannah automobile races in 1910 and 1911. The starting and finishing line was located in front of the stands.
On November 12, 1910, David Bruce-Brown won the American Grand Prize Race of 415 miles by only one and a half seconds, averaging 70.55 miles per hour in a Benz car. The Grand Prize Race held on November 30, 1911, was also won by Bruce-Brown driving a Fiat, with an average speed of 74.45 miles . . . — Map (db m5953) |
| Georgia (Chatham County), Savannah — 25-103 — Mercer Auto Camp |
| | In 1910 and 1911 the Mercer Automobile Company of Trenton, New Jersey made entries in the Great Savannah races. Washington Roebling II , the only company owner who drove in the races, and driver Hughie Hughes led teams in several light car and grand prix events. Hughes won the 222.82 mile 1911 Savannah Challenge Race, running at an average speed of 70 mph. The camp,built on this site along the race course, provided housing for team members; garage space; and storage space for spare parts, fuel . . . — Map (db m5976) |
| Georgia (Chattahoochee County), Columbus — Gowdy Field — Dedicated 31 March 1925 |
| | Named in honor of Sgt Hank Gowdy
who put his major league career
on hold to join the infantry and
serve the nation in WWI
Rededicated 29 April 2005
Fort Benning Soldiers and family members
Cal Ripken,Jr.
BG Benjamin Freakley Gary Hensley — Map (db m15003) |
| Georgia (Cherokee County), Canton — 028-5 — Crescent Farm Rock Barn |
| | The Crescent Farm Rock Barn was constructed in 1906 by Augustus (Gus) Lee Coggins. One of a rare number of rock barns constructed in Georgia, the Rock Barn, together with the nearby Georgian Revival style main house, constitutes the core of the original Crescent Farm.
Originally a race horse stable, the rock barn was one of three barns on Coggins' cotton and horse farm. It was built to replace a wooden barn destroyed in a fire which killed valuable race horses. The Rock Barn is made of . . . — Map (db m11491) |
| Georgia (Clarke County), Athens — 029-17 — Herty Field |
| | This marker overlooks the site of the first intercollegiate football game played in the state of Georgia and one of the first to be played in the deep south. On January 30, 1892 Georgia defeated Mercer College 50 to 0 on the stubbly grounds that served as an athletic field. Several hundred spectators watched from the sidelines, some of them spilling out on the playing ground. Students living in New College close by the field had a splendid view of the action from their dormitory windows. . . . — Map (db m11709) |
| Georgia (Clarke County), Athens — Olympic Games in Athens |
| | In summer 1996, Athens, Georgia, shone as the largest Olympic venue site outside Atlanta, as the state hosted the Centennial Olympic Games July 19 - August 4. Some 650,000 visitors bought tickets to events at three University of Georgia venues: soccer in Sanford Stadium, and volleyball and rhythmic gymnastics in Stegeman Coliseum. Competition here was highlighted August 1 by the first gold medal match in women's soccer, won by the United States team before a crowd of 76,481, to that date the . . . — Map (db m11870) |
| Georgia (Cobb County), Marietta — S. V. Sanford |
| | The greatest friend Univ. of Ga. ever had" began his academic career in Marietta: principal, Supt. City Schools 1892-1903. At Georgia (1903-1945) promoted academics and sports: Faculty chrm. athletics from 1908; first head School of Journalism in 1921. President 1932 to 1935; Chancellor of Consolidated University 1935-1945. 1929 Stadium named in his honor. — Map (db m17028) |
| Georgia (DeKalb County), Atlanta — Brookhaven Historic District — National Register of Historic Places |
| | Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940. — Map (db m14356) |
| Georgia (Franklin County), Royston — 059-10 — Ty Cobb — The Georgia Peach |
| | Tyrus Raymond Cobb (1886-1961) moved to Royston as a youth when his father got a teaching position here. He was playing “Town Ball” for the Royston Reds at age 14 and was in the minors at 17. He first played with the Augusta Tourists then with the Anniston, Alabama Noblemen before signing with the Detroit Tigers at age 18. In his 24 year career, (1905-1926 with Detroit and 1927-1928 with Philadelphia) he amassed 90 records
and was a charter member of the Baseball Hall of Fame at . . . — Map (db m10636) |
| Georgia (Fulton County), Atlanta — Brookhaven Historic District — National Register of Historic Places |
| | Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940. — Map (db m14357) |
| Georgia (Fulton County), Atlanta — Brookhaven Historic District — National Register of Historic Places |
| | Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940. — Map (db m14358) |
| Georgia (Habersham County), Demorest — 068-11 — Home of Johnny Mize — “The Big Cat” |
| | National Baseball Hall of Fame member John Robert Mize was born in this house in 1913. While only 15 years old and still in high school, Mize launched his distinguished baseball career playing for Piedmont College. He began his major league career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1936-41) and played for the New York Giants (1942-43 and 1946-49) with a three year interruption for service in the Navy during World War II. In 1949, he joined the New York Yankees, helping the team win five straight . . . — Map (db m23665) |
| Georgia (Jasper County), Mansfield — 107-10 — Mansfield's Famous Southpaw |
| | Sherrod Malone Smith (1891-1949) played 23 years of professional baseball including 14 seasons in the major leagues. Babe Ruth, another left-hander, said
that he was, "the greatest pick-off artist who ever lived." He played in Pittsburgh, Brooklyn and Cleveland and in the 2,052 innings he pitched, only
two bases were stolen. Smith posted a 115/118 won/lost record in the majors with 21 saves, and a record of 67/39 in the minors. He pitched 30-1/3 innings in three World Series games with a 0.89 . . . — Map (db m12260) |
| Georgia (Richmond County), Augusta — 121-1 — Bobby Jones and the Beginning of the Grand Slam |
| | On the golf links of the Forrest Hills-Ricker Hotel, Bobby Jones won the Southeastern Open of 1930. He went on to victory that year in the British Amateur, British Open, U.S. Open, and U.S. Amateur –- golf’s Grand Slam and a feat yet to be repeated. A lifelong amateur, Jones won four U.S. Opens, five U.S. Amateurs, three British Opens, and one British Amateur, but called his thirteen-shot victory in the 1930 Southeastern Open, “the best-played tournament I ever turned out in my . . . — Map (db m21288) |
| Georgia (Telfair County), Jacksonville — 134-4 — World Record Bass |
| | Approximately two miles from this spot, on June 2, 1932, George W. Perry, a 19-year old farm boy, caught was to become America`s most famous fish. The twenty-two pound four ounce largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoldes) exceeded the existing record by more than two pounds has has retained the world record for more than fifty years. Perry and his friend, J.E. Page, were fishing in Montgomery Lake, a slough off the Ocmulgee River, not for trophies but to bring food to the table during those days . . . — Map (db m9144) |
| Georgia (Toombs County), Vidalia — 138-2 — Paul Anderson — 1932- 1994 — World's Strongest Man |
| | Paul Anderson was born October 17, 1932 in Toccoa and attended Furman University where he began lifting weights. In 1955 he traveled as a goodwill ambassador from the United States to the Soviet Union and there his lifting surpassed many world records. Later that year he won the World Championships. He brought home the gold medal from the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. To date, he was the last American to win a gold medal in the super heavyweight division. On June 12, 1957, he lifted a . . . — Map (db m18180) |
| Georgia (Whitfield County), Dalton — Johnny Marcus Memorial Loop |
| | This plaque honors the memory of Johnny Marcus, a local running enthusiast who died in an automobile accident, April 7, 1995. His dedication and commitment to the sport of running was inspiring to those who now follow in his footsteps. — Map (db m12913) |
| Hawaii (Honolulu County), Honolulu — 16 — Duke Kahanamoku — Waikīkī Historic Trail |
| | Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku (1890–1986) spent much of his youth here in Kālia with his mother’s family, the Paoas. The family owned most of the 20 acres which the Hilton Hawaiian Village now occupies.
It is said that it was here in
Kālia that a husband waited
patiently for the return of his
wife who had been wooed
away by a rival chief on
Maui; hence, the name Kālia
or “waited for.” Duke’s
grandfather, Ho`olae Paoa,
a descendant of royal . . . — Map (db m13188) |
| Hawaii (Honolulu County), Honolulu — 17 — Kālia Bay — Waikīkī Historic Trail |
| | Fish were easily netted from the ponds near Pi‘inaio Stream.
In ancient times, the
area was home to many Hawaiian families, who enjoyed the offerings in its bountiful waters. It was not unusual to see native men and women fishing, diving, and gathering seaweed here. Originally, the Pi‘inaio was Waikīkī’s third stream, which entered the ocean here where the ‘Ilikai Hotel now stands. Unlike the Kuekaunahi and
‘Apuakēhau streams, the mouth of the Pi‘inaio was a large, . . . — Map (db m13127) |
| Indiana (Allen County), Fort Wayne — League Park |
| | The first professional organized league baseball game was played here on May 4, 1871 ending in a victory for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas over the Cleveland Forest Citys by a score of 2-0. A wooden structure was built in 1883 and rebuilt numerous times over the next several decades. In 1908, Claude Varnell, whose Fort Wayne “Billikins” was a minor league team associated with the St. Louis Cardinals, rebuilt the park. This included the then unique idea of a grass infield. The field, . . . — Map (db m17026) |
| Indiana (Harrison County), Corydon — Harrison County (Indiana) Fair |
| | Oldest continuous County Fair existing in Indiana. First fair held Sept. 11 - 14, 1860. Citizens met jan. 1860, organized Harrison County Agricultural Society, adopted constitution which with amendments governs yet today. Ground purchased Mar. 1860 from Benj. Aydelott, half mile track constructed for pacing or trotting, racing against time. In 1904, mare Bertha W won race and dropped dead at grandstand, buried north center field. Near mouth of spring Edw. Smith, first Corydon white settler . . . — Map (db m9634) |
| Indiana (Marion County), Indianapolis — 49.1975.2 — Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| | Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's oldest continuously operated race course and the site of the largest one-day sports event anywhere. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and dedicated on the 59th running of the "500," May 25, 1975. — Map (db m228) |
| Indiana (St. Joseph County), South Bend — Coach Frank Leahy — 1908 - 1973 |
| | [Front]:
This sculpture was presented to the University of Notre Dame on September 19, 1997 by his former players, the Leahy Family, ND Alumni and his many admirers.
[Reverse]:
Frank Leahy coached at Notre Dame a total of 11 years (1941 - 1943, 1946 - 1953), winning four undisputed National Championships in 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949 and a split National Championship in 1953. His teams were unbeaten six of eleven years he coached -- undefeated in 39 straight games Coach Frank . . . — Map (db m12257) |
| Indiana (St. Joseph County), South Bend — Michael A. Berticelli — April 26, 1951 - January 25, 2000 |
| | 1990-2000
University of Notre Dame Head Men's Soccer Coach
104 Victories
3 Conference Championships
3 NCAA Tournament Appearances
So much more than a winning record, Mike Berticelli established a high level of pride, commitment and integrity within the men's soccer program at Notre Dame. For countless student athletes "Coach B" was the one true and fixed landmark upon which they always could rely. Similar to a large rock, firm and solid, durable and steady, Mike Berticelli was a . . . — Map (db m12258) |
| Indiana (St. Joseph County), South Bend — Notre Dame Fieldhouse |
| | . . . — Map (db m12174) |
| Indiana (Warren County), Pine Village — 86.2002.1 — Pine Village Football |
| | [Marker text, side 1]:
Local team was important Indiana precursor to modern professional football organizations. Clinton Beckett introduced football to Pine Village High School 1898. Town and high school teams played on bottomland, northwest of here, starting local football tradition. Town team, the Villagers, managed by C. J. Shackleton and later by Clair Rhode.
[Marker text, side 2]:
Team became "professional" 1915, claiming state and regional Championships. Jim Thorpe, . . . — Map (db m8559) |
| Kansas (Crawford County), Pittsburg — Pittsburg State University Gymnasium |
| | On this site stood the first university gymnasium/fieldhouse. Built in 1922, it was torn down in 1972, following the opening of the Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building. Several bricks and the building plaque from the gymnasium are featured in this site marker. — Map (db m22311) |
| Kentucky (Fayette County), Lexington — 1215 — Man o' War |
| | (Obverse):
Fair Play - Mahubah, by Rock Sand
Greatest race horse and leading money winner of his day. Winner of twenty of twenty-one starts with lifetime earnings of $249,465. Foaled March 29, 1917, at August Belmont's Nursery Stud a few miles away. Sold at auction as yearling for $5,000 to Samuel D. Riddle, his owner throughout his racing career and later retirement. "Big Red" sired 62 stakes winners, his get earning over $3.5 million. War Admiral, Triple Crown winner, was most . . . — Map (db m4741) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — A Sense of Sanctuary — A Safe Place for Friendly Competition and Open Discussion for Social Change |
| | From 1909 to 1951, in the days of an unwritten "Jim Crow" segregation policy, the Parks Commission of Baltimore maintained "separate but equal" facilities. Druid Hill became the sole park city-wide where the African-American community felt welcome in a recreation complex which included a picnic grove, playground, swimming pool and five tennis courts.
In 1948, the Young Progressive of Maryland and the Baltimore Tennis Club, held an inegreated match on the "white" Conservatory courts in Druid . . . — Map (db m7599) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum |
| | George Herman Ruth, better known to the world as Babe Ruth, baseball's famous "Sultan of Swat," was born here in the home of his maternal grandparents on February 6, 1895. Famous for his record-breaking statistics and flamboyant style, Babe was honored by the 1969 Baseball Centennial which named him the "Greatest Player Ever."
But life was not always so rosy. At the ripe old age of seven, Babe was judged "a hopeless incorrigible" and was packed off to St. Mary's Industrial School to learn . . . — Map (db m7480) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — Babe’s Dream |
| | George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Baltimorean. Feb. 6, 1895 – Aug. 16, 1948. — Map (db m708) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — Breaking the Back of Segregation |
| | Separate but Equal policy July 11, 1948 Participants James Robertson, Maceo Howard, Morris Kalish, James Gross, Albert Blank, Jeanette Fine, Gloria Stewart, Mary Coffee, Mitzy Freishtat, Irvin Winkler, Stanley Askin, Louis Pinkney, Leonard Collidge, Royal Weaver, Warren Vestal, Marcus Moore, Regina Silverberg, Phillip Ennis, Leroy Matthews, William Carr, Issiah Rows, Delores Jackson, Two Juveniles, Charles Swan.
Created through the efforts of Charles L. Williams — Map (db m11223) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — Carroll Park |
| | Baltimore’s Park Commission purchased portions of the Mount Clare estate between 1890 and 1907 to provide a large landscaped park for the city’s southwestern neighborhoods. The Olmsted Brothers firm helped the city develop plans to protect the historic house and to provide grounds for passive and active recreation. A protest by African Americans that they were barred from city golf facilities led to a decision in 1934 to designate certain days for their use at the golf course here. The city . . . — Map (db m3151) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — In Memory of Harvey J. Burns, Jr. — 1923-1988 |
| | A Black pioneer in Baltimore tennis.
Teacher - promoter - mentor
of youth seeking entry
into the tennis circuit. — Map (db m7598) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — Leon Day Park |
| | This park is named for Leon Day, an outstanding player in the Negro Leagues who was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A resident of southwest Baltimore, Day joined the Baltimore Black Sox in 1934 when African Americans could not play in the Major or Minor Leagues He went on to excel as a second baseman and pitcher for several teams and returned to Baltimore in the 1940s as a member of the Elite Giants He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995 just a few days before he died. . . . — Map (db m6345) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — Reviving the Waterfront |
| | Here where the Gwynns Falls flows into the Patapsco's Middle Branch, Baltimoreans have come to work and to play over the years. Since the early 1700s this area his been home to mining operations, brickyards, glass factories, and other industries. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, residents came by streetcar to enjoy amusement parks and dance pavilions, picnic grounds and fish houses, swimming beaches and rowing clubs. Crowds watched the Baltimore Black Sox and Elite Giants of the Negro Leagues . . . — Map (db m6363) |
| Maryland, Baltimore — William Edwards Stevenson — 1900-1985 |
| | Boyhood home of the President of Oberlin College and head of Aspen Humanities Institute. Ambassador to the Philippines. Olympic Gold Medalist for the 1600 meter relay in 1924. — Map (db m6468) |
| Maryland (Anne Arundel County), Annapolis — N* |
| | The N* commemorates
a Navy varsity athletic team
victory over Army
The Army-Navy rivalry
is the most revered competition
in intercollegiate athletics
* * *
As each team strives for excellence
on the field of competition,
may a higher degree of appreciation
and mutual respect evolve
between our nation's future leaders
Dedicated May 15, 2002 — Map (db m6471) |
| Maryland (Anne Arundel County), Annapolis — The Navy Mascot |
| | The Naval Academy has had a goat as its mascot since 1890 when, according to legend, on their march from the ferry station at Highland Falls up the steep hill to West Point to play the first Army-Navy football game, the Naval Cadets (as they were then known) saw a goat outside the noncoms' houses at West Point and promptly commandeered "Billy" for their mascot. Since that time the goat has remained as the recognized mascot of the U.S. Naval Academy. — Map (db m6465) |
| Maryland (Anne Arundel County), Annapolis — Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN |
| | [Panel 1:]
"Be first a person of honor."
Test Pilot - First to fly Mach II in Naval Aircraft
Korea, F2H Banshee
Vietnam, F-4 Phantom
Prisoner of War, Vietnam 1967-1973
Superintendent, United States Naval Academy
Commander, U.S. Third Fleet
Chief, U.S. Naval Personnel
[Panel 2:]
Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Silver Star(3)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star with Combat V
Purple Heart (2)
Air . . . — Map (db m12997) |
| Maryland (Baltimore County), Lutherville-Timonium — Brooklandwood Plantation — 1798 |
| | Built by Charles Carroll of Carrollton for his daughter, Mary Caton. Site of the first Maryland Hunt Cup and Grand National Races. Owned successively by John Cockey, Charles Carroll, George Brown, Captain Isaac Emerson and Saint Paul's School (established 1849). — Map (db m2273) |
| Maryland (Frederick County), Emmitsburg — Coaches James G. Deegan and James J. Phelan |
| | Universitas Sanctae Mariae Ad Montes Marylandia Fundata Ab Joanne DuBois
This boulder honors Coaches James G. Deegan and James J. Phelan for their combined century of dedicated service to Mount St. Mary's University. For over five decades these two men coached with virtue, character, and distinction, and motivated countless scholar
athletes and colleagues nationwide.Their spirit of excellence will always inspire us.
Faith * Discovery * Leadership * Community — Map (db m7743) |
| Maryland (Harford County), Havre de Grace — Havre de Grace Racetrack |
| | In operation from 1912 to 1950 and nicknamed “The Graw.” The Harford Agricultural and Breeders Association racetrack was one of four one-mile thoroughbred racecouses in Maryland and reflected Harford County’s status as a breeding center for thoroughbreds. Man O’ War won the Potomac Handicap here in 1920, setting a track record. En route to the
Triple Crown in 1948, Citation lost his only race that year, to a local horse, Saggy. The clubhouse and grandstand remain. — Map (db m1269) |
| Maryland (Kent County), Chestertown — William Beck Nicholson |
| |
“Swish”
Philadelphia A.L., 1936
Chicago N.L., 1939–1948
Philadelphia N.L., 1948–1953
Born Chestertown, Kent County, Eastern Shore of Maryland, 1914. Graduate of Washington College 1936. Feared and respected outfielder with fine arm who played the national game of baseball with great determination. Led National League in home runs, RBI 1943, 1944, runner-up for MVP 1944. 235 career home runs, had 8 career grand slams, tied a . . . — Map (db m3058) |
| Maryland (Montgomery County), Takoma Park — Walt Penney Field |
| | In honor of Walt Penney who found enjoyment on Takoma Park's sports fields and returned it ten fold. The spirit of “Coach Walt” will be alive in the glee of children at play and the pride of cheering parents.
May 14th, 2005. — Map (db m2489) |
| Maryland (Prince George's County), Fort Washington — “Coach” James W. Crawford — 1938 - 1992 — In Memoriam |
| | Friendly’s first football coach 1971-1991. His teams won three Md. State championships and compiled a record of 166-46-1. Crawford was a “man for all seasons.” Erected in gratitude by the Class of 1993 and Redskin Robert Green ’88. — Map (db m14791) |
| Maryland (Prince George's County), Greenbelt — Swimming Pool |
| | Progressive planners equipped Greenbelt with the kinds of outdoor athletic facilities that only rich people could afford during the Great Depression. Greenbelt’s original outdoor swimming pool opened on Memorial Day 1939. It was reportedly the only public pool in the state. Residents also enjoyed a handball court, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, and baseball diamonds. Local residents still play tennis and field sports beyond the swimming pool on Braden Field.
Greenbelt . . . — Map (db m2473) |
| Maryland (Queen Anne's County), Queen Anne — St. Joseph’s Church |
| | Originally a mission of Old Bohemia founded March 18, 1765, by Father Joseph Mosley, S.J. Oldest section built 1782, additions made 1848 and 1903. Father Mosley is one of three priests interred under Chapel.
Since 1868, except during wars, annual jousting tournments held here on first Wednesday of August. — Map (db m3157) |
| Maryland (Talbot County), Trappe — Home Run Baker Park |
| | This Park is Dedicated to Hall of Fame Inductee
John Franklin "Home Run" Baker (1886-1963)
Baseball's First Home Run Hero and "As fine a citizen as any town could have."
Of all the players in the history of baseball, it may sound unusual that the one who ended up named for the game's most identifiable feat, the home run, hit only twelve in his best season. During baseball's Deadball Era (1900-1919), before Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx - when the ball was less lively and . . . — Map (db m4380) |
| Minnesota (St. Louis County), Eveleth — John Mariucci |
| | A tribute to John Mariucci
ATHLETE–COACH–LEADER
Who through the force of his unique personality and determination, laid the foundation for the great U. S. Olympic hockey championships. His belief in the capabilities of the American player shaped not only his goal, but also the future of all American hockey. This monument stands as a testimony to his contribution and his vision.
from The American Hockey Players — Map (db m2872) |
| Mississippi (Lowndes County), Columbus — Walter "Red" Barber |
| | A native of Columbus, Walter Lanier "Red" Barber (1908-1992) as a boy lived on North 4th Avenue. He began a storied career in radio broadcasting in 1934 after receiving a job offer from the Cincinnati Reds. Barber was the voice of the Cincinnati Reds(1934-1938), Brooklyn Dodgers(1939-1953), and New York Yankees(1954-1966). He covered thirteen World Series and Jackie Robinson's first Major League game. Barber was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995. — Map (db m8626) |
| New Jersey (Hudson County), Hoboken — Baseball |
| | On June 19, 1846, the first match game of baseball was played here on the Elysian Fields between the Knickerbockers and the New Yorks. It is generally conceded that until this time, the game was not seriously regarded. — Map (db m6878) |
| New Jersey (Hudson County), Hoboken — Elysian Fields — New York’s First Central Park |
| | Fast, reliable ferry service run by the Stevens family brought New Yorkers to Hoboken in droves. To attract riders, the Stevens' turned the waterfront into a semi-public park. They opened paths, pavilions, and breath-taking views, and named it Elysian Fields, after the paradise of ancient mythology. It opened with fanfare on July 11, 1831. The park stretched from this site to Weehawken Cove. Sports games, rides, and outdoor events gave people reasons to return. Tens of thousands packed the park . . . — Map (db m6883) |
| New Jersey (Hudson County), Hoboken — Maxwell House Coffee Plant — From Field to Factory in Hoboken |
| | The Maxwell House Coffee Plant stretched along Hoboken's waterfront from Tenth to Twelfth Streets. It was a marvel of its time, the largest coffee processing plant in the world, and a local landmark. Before the plant was built in 1938-39, part of the site included key Hoboken landmarks. Among these were Turtle Cove and The Colonnade Pavilion, marking the entrance to Elysian Fields, a vast park and popular attraction. The first New York Yacht Club clubhouse was built here. The site is also regarded as the birthplace of modern baseball. — Map (db m6880) |
| New Jersey (Hudson County), Jersey City — Jack Roosevelt Robinson |
| | “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
Jack Roosevelt Robinson
1919–1972
Jack Roosevelt Robinson, the first African-American to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball, played in his first minor league game in Jersey City, New Jersey. This statue, sculpted by Susan Wagner, commemorates that historic event.
Dedicated Wednesday, February 25, 1998
Rachel Robinson, Founder, Jackie Robinson Foundation
Leonard . . . — Map (db m6101) |
| New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — First Professional Basketball Game |
| | On this site in 1896, was played the first professional basketball game. Fred Cooper, captain of the Trentons, had arranged for the rental of Masonic Temple Hall, after rent was paid, he distributed the remaining money among the players with each receiving $15.00 and Cooper, as captain, an extra dollar.
The Trentons were also the first champions of the first professional basketball league, the National Basketball League, winning the championship in the first season, . . . — Map (db m3658) |
| New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Heritage of Sport |
| | Trenton has a long and storied sporting tradition, both amateur and professional. The city was home to the country’s first professional basketball team, the Trentons, as the local team was known, began charging admission to their games in 1896, so that each player could receive $15 for each engagement. In 1898-99, the Trenton Nationals won the inaugural championship of the first professional basketball association, the National Basketball League. The earliest professional basketball games were . . . — Map (db m4310) |
| New Jersey (Morris County), Chatham — Gibbons Horse Barn — Circa 1834 |
| | William Gibbons, prominent racing patron, built stable to house his thoroughbred racehorses, including Fashion, "Queen of the American Turf". Barn is an outstanding example of an early 19th century horse barn. — Map (db m19595) |
| New Jersey (Somerset County), Far Hills — Purvis James Boatwright Jr. — "P.J." — 1927 - 1991 |
| | P.J. Boatwright served the USGA with dedication and distinction for over three decades.
Renowned for his expertise in conducting championships, he was also the world's foremost authority on the rules of golf.
P.J. was the ultimate arbiter in maintaining the integrity of the game, and his influence will be felt forever. — Map (db m18212) |
| New Jersey (Somerset County), Somerville — Furman Frederick Kugler |
| |
This is the actual bicycle used by the late
Furman Frederick Kugler
of Somerville, New Jersey
in winning the First and Second
Tour of Somerville
May 20, 1940 – May 30, 1941
Furman was victorious in over 200 races
including 10 N.J. State Amateur Championships
and 5 National Championships
Furman's life was taken during World War II
Dedicated
Memorial Day 1974 — Map (db m7313) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — "Pete" Sheehy |
| | Yankees Equipment Manager
1927 - 1985
Keeper of the pinstripes — Map (db m18413) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin — Casey's Boy |
| | A Yankee forever.
A man who knew only one way to play - to win. As a player for Casey Stengel he thrived on pressure delivering the key play or hit. MVP of 1953 World Series setting record for most hits in six-game series with 12. Later as a manager, he became one of the greatest Yankee managers. — Map (db m18398) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Allie Pierce Reynolds — "Superchief" |
| | New York Yankees 1947 - 1954
One of the Yankees' greatest right hand pitchers
Hurled two no hitters in 1951
Starred on five straight World Champions 1949 - 1953
Five time All-Star
.686 Yankee winning percentage
Erected by the New York Yankees August 26, 1989 — Map (db m18393) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Bob Sheppard — Public Address Announcer — "The Voice of Yankee Stadium" |
| | For half a century he has welcomed generations of fans with his trademark greeting "Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Yankee Stadium". His clear, concise and correct vocal style has announced the names of hundreds of players - both unfamiliar and legendary - with equal divine reverence, making as synonymous with Yankee Stadium as its copper facade and monument park. — Map (db m18605) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Donald Arthur Mattingly — "Donnie Baseball" — 1982 -1995 |
| | American League batting champion 1984
American League MVP (145 RBI) 1985
Nine-time gold glove winner
Six-time American League All-Star
Set record for most grand slams in a season (6) 1987
Major League record for most home runs in seven consecutive games (9) and eight consecutive games (10) 1987
10th player in team history to be named captain 1991
A humble man of grace and dignity. A captain who led by example. Proud of the pinstripe tradition and dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. A Yankee forever. — Map (db m18606) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Edward Grant Barrow — 1868- 1953 |
| | Moulder of a tradition of victory under whose guidance the Yankees won fourteen American League pennants and ten World Championships and brought to this field some of the greatest baseball stars of all time. This memorial is a tribute from those who seek to carry on his great work. — Map (db m18607) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — George Herman " Babe"Ruth — 1895 - 1948 |
| | A great ball player.
A great man.
A great American. — Map (db m18395) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Henry Louis Gehrig — June 19th 1903 - June 2, 1941 |
| | A man A gentleman and a great ball player. Whose amazing record of 2130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and team mate. July the Fourth 1941 — Map (db m18411) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Mickey Mantle — "A Great Teammate" — 1931 - 1995 |
| | 536 Home Runs. Winner of Triple Crown 1956. Most World Series Home Runs 18. Selected to All Star team 20 times. Won MVP award 1956, 1957 - 1962, Elected to Hall of Fame 1974. A magnificent Yankee who left a legacy of unequaled courage. — Map (db m18412) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — To the memory of Jacob Ruppert — 1867 - 1939 |
| | Gentleman • American • Sportsman
Through whose vision and courage this imposing edifice, destined to become the home of champions, was erected and dedicated to the American game of baseball. — Map (db m18611) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — William Malcolm "Bill" Dickey — 1928 - 1943, 1946 — Yankee Coach 1949 - 1957 |
| | Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1954
Named to the A.L. All-Star team 11 times
Had a .313 lifetime avg
Hit over .300 in 11 seasons
Caught more than 100 games in 13 consecutive seasons
Led the Yankees to 8 pennants and 7 World Championships
First in the line of great Yankee catchers
The epitome of Yankee pride — Map (db m18397) |
| New York (Kings County), Brooklyn — Ebbets Field |
| | This is the site of the former Ebbets Field — Map (db m18336) |
| New York (New York County), New York — Bowling Green / Sports Museum of America — Exploring Downtown |
| | Bowling Green This little patch of green surrounded by grand Broadway office buildings survives as New York City’s oldest public park – Bowling Green. It served as a cattle pasture and a parade ground before being designated in 1733 as a bowling green by the City’s Common Council, for the “Beauty & ornament of Broadway as well as for the Recreation & Delight of the Inhabitants of this City.” Bowling Green remains one of the few spots in Downtown that would be recognized . . . — Map (db m20258) |
| New York (New York County), New York — Polo Grounds |
| | Approximate location of home plate.
Home of the New York Giants national baseball league 1890–1957.
World Champions 1904 • 1905 • 1921 • 1922 • 1933 • 1954.
The Giants shared this field with the New York Yankees 1913–1922.
The New York Mets played here 1962–1963. — Map (db m18322) |
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