Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Grantland Rice
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 14, 2020
1. Grantland Rice Marker
A distinguished sports writer and poet, Rice was born November 1, 1880 in a house which stood here. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, 1901, he later was called the Dean of American Sports Writers, and became internationally famous for his influence on sportsmanship and fair play. He died in 1954.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 63.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 35° 50.803′ N, 86° 23.399′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is at the intersection of North Spring Street and East College Street, on the right when traveling north on North Spring Street. Located at southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E College St, Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Baptist Convention (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan's Wedding (about 500 feet away); Childress-Ray House / Sarah Childress Polk
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via Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, 1901
2. Grantland Rice
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 14, 2020
3. Grantland Rice Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
