Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

William B. Tietgens

(Bill Teeguns)

— July 26, 1952 - January 27, 2001 —

William B. Tietgens Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. William B. Tietgens Marker

Inscription. Bill Teegins, a beloved friend of the Oklahoma RedHawks, will forever be remembered as one of Oklahoma's true sports treasures. Bill's first love was baseball and he had a true devotion to the RedHawks, not only as a member of the media, but also as a loyal fan. He was the sports director for KWTV in Oklahoma City and the play-by-play voice for the Oklahoma State Cowboys when he was tragically killed in the OSU plane crash. His legacy will live forever in the hearts of his family, friends and fans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Disasters • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1952.

Location. 35° 27.921′ N, 97° 30.533′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is on South Mickey Mantle Drive south of Flaming Lips Alley, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at the Mickey Mantle Plaza entrance at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Allie Pierce Reynolds (a few steps from this marker); Bobby Murcer (a few steps from this marker); John L.R. "Pepper" Martin (a few steps from this marker); Military Land Becomes School Land

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(a few steps from this marker); Carl Owen Hubbell (a few steps from this marker); Paul Glee Waner (a few steps from this marker); Lloyd James Waner (a few steps from this marker); Wilber Joe Rogan (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. William B. Tietgens Marker

Marker is mounted near the entrance, to the right of the Mickey Mantle statue.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.