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. It 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.
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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 (here, next to this marker); Senators Sign One-Legged Pitcher / Baseball and Our Troops (here, next to this marker); Washington Baseball Club / Bucky Harris and Fans (here, next to this marker); Baseball Americana (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.
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 235 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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