Echo in Umatilla County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Charlie Berry Stadium
Charles L. "Choo Choo" Berry Memorial
| | b. Sept. 26, 1960 - d. May 12, 1999 | |
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017
1. Charlie Berry Stadium Marker
Charles grew up looking down on this field from his home along the golf course and dreamed of playing football here. While he excelled in all sports, football was his lifelong love. Among his achievements: East-West Shrine Team, All-state 2nd team Runningback and Linebacker, All Conference Team 3 years, one year college football and baseball.
In 1997 and 1998 he realized a dream to coach football for his school. While fighting cancer he continued to plan football strategy for the Cougars. He is love and remembered for his courage and giving all to his family, friends, community and Echo Cougars. May his spirit and never ending desire to excel and win be absorbed by each Cougar, past, present and future, who touches this rock, a symbol of his will and spirit. On Oct. 29, 1999 he was recognized for his contributions with the retirement of his jersey #13 and the dedication of this stadium in his name.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 45° 44.436′ N, 119° 11.364′ W. Marker is in Echo, Oregon, in
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Oregon. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David R. Koontz (approx. Ό mile away); Echo Methodist-Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Umatilla Masonic Lodge #40 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Echo Mercantile Building/Post Offices (approx. 0.4 miles away); Arlington Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lower Crossing (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Blockhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Umatilla County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Echo.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017
2. Charlie Berry Stadium Marker
The marker is mounted on "Cougar Spirit Rock."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
