Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William C. (Bill) Rhoden
Inducted into the School of Global Journalism & Communication's Garden of Fame
In 1981, Rhoden began a 35-year career at The New York Times, where he became one of the nation's most renowned sports columnists, a noted author and a regular contributor to a wide range of programs on ESPN.
In 1996, Rhoden won a Peabody Award writing the HBO documentary Journey of the African American Athlete.
Erected 2017 by Morgan State University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 39° 20.955′ N, 76° 34.955′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Morgan State University. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Perring Parkway (Route 41) and Hartsdale Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rochelle Stevens (a few steps from this marker); April D. Ryan (a few steps from this marker); Holmes Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morgan State University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
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