Maryville
whose only industry is baseball
George Govenat, Sioux Falls, SD, Nebraska State League, signed 1926
Robert "Bob" Boken, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, American League, signed 1929
John "Buster" Lucas, Boston Red Sox, American League, signed 1929
John Drost, Sioux Falls, SD, Nebraska State League, signed 1931
Mike Semanisin, Norfolk, NE, Nebraska State League, signed 1934
Al Krupski, Martinsville, VA, Bi-State League, signed 1934
John "Jess" Brussatti, Omaha, NE, Western League, signed 1934
Walter "Red" Schuerbaum, Springfield, MO, Western Association, signed 1934
Dwain Sloat, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, National League, signed 1937
Joe Garnero, Mayfield, KY, Kitty League, signed 1937
Lloyd Zarr, Belleville Stags, Mississippi-Ohio Valley League, signed 1947
Robert "Bob" Heller, McAlester, OK, Sooner State League, signed 1949
Ken "Obie" Oberkfell, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Houston, National League; California Angels, American League, signed 1975
Erected 2002 by Maryville Centennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 38° 43.67′ N, 89° 57.378′ W. Marker is in Maryville, Illinois, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Center Street (Illinois Route 159) and East Division Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2516 N Center St, Maryville IL 62062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. American Legion Post 917 Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Acme School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Coal Washer (approx. 1.8 miles away); Village Winter Scene (approx. 1.9 miles away); Village Hall & Firehouse (approx. 1.9 miles away); Illinois Central Depot & Daenzer House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Madison Coal Corporation (approx. 1.9 miles away); Yanda Log Cabin (approx. 2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.