John H. Bower
Lycoming County MVP
— City of Williamsport Sports Walk —
In 1921, Bower founded and organized America's oldest Sunday school basketball league. The league is still in operation today and is known locally as the "Bower League." He helped organize the first Boy Scout troop in Lycoming County in 1919. Over the years, Bower has been recognized by countless organizations for his commitment to community service.
Erected 2016.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 41° 14.44′ N, 77° 0.31′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and William Street, on the left when traveling west on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West 4th Street, Williamsport PA 17701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. P.D. Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); Ron 'C.I.' Insinger (a few steps from this marker); The Lycoming Hotel • The Genetti Hotel 75th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Girardi (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wilcox (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom O'Malley
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More about this marker. Marker is in the sidewalk.
Also see . . .
1. John Bower Basketball. (Submitted on July 23, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Sports Walk celebrates athletes (Sun-Gazette, 2016). (Submitted on July 23, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Local Athletic Royalty (Sun-Gazette, 2016). (Submitted on July 23, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
