Olyphant in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Nestor Chylak

Photographed By Rika Schaffer, June 21, 2020

1. Nestor Chylak Marker

Inscription. Nestor Chylak
1922 - 1982 A native of Olyphant and graduate of Olyphant High School, he attended St. Thomas University.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. Was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for action during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
A respected American League umpire for 25 years. He umpired 5 World Series, 5 All Star games and 3 American League Championship Series. He served as an assistant supervisor of American League umpires from 1979 through 1981.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. on July 25, 1999.
Dedicated August 7, 1999, by the Borough of Olyphant

Erected 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1999.

Location. 41° 28.215′ N, 75° 36.27′ W. Marker is in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is at the intersection of Willow Avenue and Short Street, on the right when traveling north on Willow Avenue. Marker is in front of the Olyphant Borough Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Willow Avenue, Olyphant PA 18447, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Loretto Perfectus Walsh (within shouting distance of this marker); Olyphant Coal Miners Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); John J. Morelli (about 600 feet away); Olyphant Junior High School (about 800 feet away); The Olyphant Heritage Development Strategy (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olyphant.

Also see . . . Nestor Chylak (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 27, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Rika Schaffer, June 21, 2020

2. Nestor Chylak Marker

Photographed By Rika Schaffer, June 21, 2020

3. Nestor Chylak Marker

The former Holy Ghost (Slovak) Roman Catholic Church is in background

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.