Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington Baseball Club / Bucky Harris and Fans

Baseball Americana

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 17, 2021

1. Washington Baseball Club / Bucky Harris and Fans Marker

Inscription.
Washington Baseball Club. This is a rare set of uncut baseball cards, deposited for U.S. copyright in 1887. Washington Baseball Club. New York: Goodwin & Co., 1887. Prints and Photographs Division

Bucky Harris and Fans. Washington's player/manager Bucky Harris meets fans and signs scorecards on Ladies Day at Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., 1925. Prints and Photographs Division

Erected by The Library of Congress Collections; Washington Nationals Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 38° 52.328′ N, 77° 0.496′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Capitol Street Southeast and Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baseball Americana (here, next to this marker); American League Pennant / All-Star Game / Baseball in the Civil War / First Printing (here, next to this marker); Sliding at Griffith Stadium (here, next to this marker); Washington's Opening Game, 1925 / Washington Team Photograph

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(here, next to this marker); Walter Johnson / Baseball Music (here, next to this marker); Senators Sign One-Legged Pitcher / Baseball and Our Troops (a few steps from this marker); Presidential Fans / Fans! / Congressional Baseball Game (a few steps from this marker); Racing Presidents Visit the Library of Congress (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 17, 2021

2. Washington Baseball Club / Bucky Harris and Fans Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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