Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Recognition of Francis "Ducky" Turner

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2020

1. In Recognition of Francis "Ducky" Turner Marker

Inscription. Stadium Commission Member
1981 - 1999
Stadium Manager
1987 - 1999
Inducted into Reading Phillies Baseball Hall of Fame
1998 Presented in recognition of Ducky's dedication to the Reading Phillies organization and his tireless heartfelt efforts to improve this stadium for the baseball fans of this community

Erected 2005.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 40° 21.891′ N, 75° 56.076′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Centre Ave, Reading PA 19605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Recognition of James A. Pollock (here, next to this marker); Fred Hafer (here, next to this marker); In Recognition of Craig Stein (here, next to this marker); In Memoriam Emanuel "Manny" Jacobs (here, next to this marker); Reading Memorial Municipal Stadium (here, next to this marker); Senator Michael A. O'Pake (here, next to this marker);

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Joe Buzas (here, next to this marker); In Recognition of Warren Haggerty (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reading.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2020

2. In Recognition of Francis "Ducky" Turner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.