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

Eddie Plank (1875-1926)

 
 
Eddie Plank (1875-1926) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed 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.
 
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. 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 (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south on Carlisle Street. Located on the grounds of Gettysburg College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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); Stevens Hall
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(within shouting distance of this marker); President Abraham Lincoln Signing the Emancipation Proclamation (within shouting distance of this marker); Dwight D. Eisenhower (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Office of a President (about 400 feet away); The Founding of Gettysburg College (about 600 feet away); Captain James A. Thompson '40 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
 
Also see . . .
1. 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.) 

2. MarkerQuest - Eddie Plank. (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
 
Eddie Plank (1875-1926) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Eddie Plank (1875-1926) Marker
Eddie Plank in his Playing Days image. Click for full size.
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3. Eddie Plank in his Playing Days
Gettysburg College image. Click for full size.
Photographed 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.
Eddie Plank Grave at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 23, 2012
5. Eddie Plank Grave at Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,054 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.   5. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.

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