Eddie Plank (1875-1926) Marker

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Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Eddie Plank (1875-1926)

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

1. Eddie Plank (1875-1926) Marker

Inscription. Baseball great. One of the most dominant pitchers of the twentieth century. "Gettysburg Eddie" compiled a record of 326-194 throughout his career (1901-17), mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics. He won 20 Games or more eight times and helped the A's win six pennants and three world championships. Plank was born here, attended Gettysburg Academy. He retired and died in Gettysburg. Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1946.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 39° 50.186′ N, 77° 13.877′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Carlisle Street (State Highway 34) and Lincoln Avenue (State Highway 15), on the right when traveling south on Carlisle Street. Click for map. Located on the grounds of Gettysburg College. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery K, First Ohio Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg College Rooted in History (within shouting distance of this marker); 27th Pennsylvania Volunteers (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); 154th New York Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dwight D. Eisenhower (approx. 0.2 miles away); 134th Regiment New York Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amos Humiston (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Gettysburg.

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

2. Eddie Plank (1875-1926) Marker

Also see . . .
1. Hall of Fame Biography. Plank is the third highest ranked left handed pitcher, in terms of career victories. (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Career Statistics. With a career ERA of 2.35, Plank is ranked 68th on the Sporting New's list of 100 best players of all time. (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Eddie Plank in his Playing Days Photo, Click for full size

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3. Eddie Plank in his Playing Days

Gettysburg College Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

4. Gettysburg College

Founded in 1832. In addition to Hall of Famer Eddie Plank, the college can also boast it was the scene of fighting during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.