Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Johnny Robertson
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 10, 2021
1. Johnny Robertson Marker
was founded in 1969 by
Johnny Robertson.
Coach Robertson's commitment and
dedication to the sport of boxing helped
thousands of young fighters become
winners in and out of the ring.
Erected 2016.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 40° 31.041′ N, 78° 23.597′ W. Marker is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Avenue. Marker is in John Robertson Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altoona PA 16602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City of Altoona (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Nesbit (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Altoona Works (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Juniata Shops (approx. 0.4 miles away); Track Cars (approx. 0.4 miles away); PRR Class N5 Cabin Car (or Caboose) No. 477577 (approx. 0.4 miles away); PRR Class X29L Steel Boxcar No. 2136 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altoona.
Also see . . .
1. Local boxing legend honored (WTAJ, 2016)
this page online
2. Central Pennsylvania boxing club founder honored by pupils (The Washington Times, 2016). (Submitted on September 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 10, 2021
2. Johnny Robertson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 10, 2021
3. Statue at John Robertson Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 10, 2021
4. John Robertson Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
