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In Recognition of Craig Stein

 
 
In Recognition of Craig Stein Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2020
1. In Recognition of Craig Stein Marker
Inscription. Craig Stein purchased the Reading Phillies in 1986. During Craig's ownership the reading franchise has received numerous Eastern League Awards and has been recognized nationally on several occasions for excellence in operation. Craig's leadership and commitment to improving the stadium and the fan experience has made the Reading Fightin Phils the most respected franchise in Minor League Baseball.
 
Erected 2016.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
 
Location. 40° 21.891′ N, 75° 56.076′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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); In Memoriam Emanuel "Manny" Jacobs (here, next to this marker); Fred Hafer (here, next to this marker); In Recognition of Francis "Ducky" Turner (here, next to this marker); Senator Michael A. O'Pake (here, next to this marker); Reading Memorial Municipal Stadium (here, next to this marker); 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.
 
In Recognition of Craig Stein Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2020
2. In Recognition of Craig Stein Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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