Storrs in Mansfield in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Joseph J. Marrone

University of Connecticut

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 28, 2021

1. Joseph J. Marrone Marker

Inscription. Served as the Head Coach of University of Connecticut Men’s Soccer from 1969 to 1996, establishing UCONN as one of the nation’s elite NCAA Division I programs. He compiled an overall record of 358-178-53 at Connecticut and lead UCONN to NCAA tournament play in 16 different seasons. The 1981 Connecticut Men’s Soccer Team won the NCAA Championship. He contributed significantly to the growth of soccer on all levels. He became an ambassador for the sport of soccer. Joe Marrone concluded his 39-year collegiate head coaching career with an overall record of 422-199-64.

Connecticut Men’s Soccer under Coach Joe Marrone
1981 NCAA Division I National Champions
16 NCAA Tournament Appearances
28-year overall record at UCONN: 358-178-53
Joseph J. Marrone Stadium
Dedicated on October 5, 1997

Erected 1997 by University of Connecticut.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 41° 48.105′ N, 72° 15.335′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Connecticut, in Tolland County. It is in Storrs. Marker is on Jim Calhoun Way, 0.1 miles east of Husky Circle NW, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at

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the entrance of Morrone Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Calhoun Way, Storrs Mansfield CT 06268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University Life (approx. 0.4 miles away); 604 Gilbert (approx. 0.4 miles away); 603 Gilbert (approx. 0.4 miles away); With Gratitude (approx. 0.6 miles away); University of Connecticut Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Homesteads (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Step, Fallen Friend (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Jungle and Some Frats (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Also see . . . Joe Marrone. (Submitted on October 29, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 28, 2021

2. Joseph J. Marrone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.