Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sliding at Griffith Stadium
a. Washington catcher Muddy Ruel lays on a tag to prevent Bing Miller of the Philadelphia Athletics from scoring.
b. Bucky Harris is safe at third as Boston's Joe Dugan watches a wild throw sail into left field.
c. Detroit's Harry Heilmann takes sliding to new heights as third baseman Howard Shanks makes the out.
d. Ossie Bluege mans the bag as a grimacing Babe Ruth heads for third.
All photographs by the National Photo Company, 1921-1925. Rare Book and Special Collections Division
Erected by The Library of Congress Collections; Washington Nationals Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 38° 52.325′ N, 77° 0.492′ 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. Washington's Opening Game, 1925 / Washington Team Photograph (here, next to this marker); Walter Johnson / Baseball Music (here, next to this marker); American League Pennant / All-Star Game / Baseball in the Civil War / First Printing
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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 84 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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