Prospect in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Edward Waddell

(1876-1914)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2011

1. George Edward Waddell Marker

Inscription. One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. With the Philadelphia Athletics "Rube" Waddell led the American League in strikeouts 6 straight years, topping 20 wins in each of his first 4 years. During his career he won 193 games. He was known for his colorful and eccentric personality and was one of baseball's first true matinee idols. Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and raised here in Prospect, Waddell was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 40° 54.277′ N, 80° 2.557′ W. Marker is in Prospect, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 488) and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prospect PA 16052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Covered Bridge (approx. 7½ miles away); Invention Of The Jeep (approx. 7.7 miles away); Old Stone House (approx. 7.8 miles

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away); Harmony Mennonites (approx. 7.9 miles away); Harmonist - Ziegler Barn (approx. 8 miles away); Major George Washington (approx. 8.1 miles away); George Washington Slept Here (approx. 8.1 miles away); Rapp's Seat Vineyard Hill (approx. 8.1 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Rube Waddell - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Rube Waddell - National Baseball Hall of Fame. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
3. George Edward "Rube" Waddell at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
4. George Edward Waddell - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2011

2. George Edward Waddell Marker

George Edward "Rube" Waddell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chicago Daily News, Inc., September 18, 1901

3. George Edward "Rube" Waddell

Half-length portrait of baseball player Rube Waddell (George Edward Waddell), taken when he joined the Chicago Orphans.

Rube Waddell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

4. Rube Waddell

Native Pennsylvanian George Edward "Rube" Waddell was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Baseball Cards.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,382 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.