Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Dan Dierdorf

Born June 29, 1949

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Dan Dierdorf Marker

Inscription. One of the greatest offensive tackles of all time, Dan Dierdorf was an All-American at the University of Michigan before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971. Dierdorf and his fellow linemen anchored the Cardiac Cardinals, and became one of the best lines in NFL history. They allowed the fewest sacks in the NFC for five straight seasons, and set an NFL record of only eight in 1975. Dierdorf played in six pro bowls and was voted the league's best blocker three times. After 13 years with the Big Red, he began a prominent broadcasting career, including more than a decade on Monday Night Football. In 1996, longtime St. Louisan Dan Dierdorf was inducted into the Pro Football of Fame in his original hometown of Canton, Ohio.

Erected 2002 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1949.

Location. 38° 39.367′ N, 90° 18.452′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop.

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It is on Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6642 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Archie Moore (a few steps from this marker); Harriett Woods (a few steps from this marker); Mike Peters (a few steps from this marker); Robert Guillaume (a few steps from this marker); John Hartford (a few steps from this marker); Marsha Mason (a few steps from this marker); William B. Ittner (a few steps from this marker); Martha Gellhorn (a few steps from this

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marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.