Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

To the memory of Jacob Ruppert

1867 - 1939

— Gentleman • American • Sportsman —

To the memory of Jacob Ruppert Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

1. To the memory of Jacob Ruppert Marker

Inscription. Through whose vision and courage this imposing edifice, destined to become the home of champions, was erected and dedicated to the American game of baseball.

Erected 1940 by the New York Yankees Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 40° 49.787′ N, 73° 55.53′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in monument park in the New Yankee Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New York Yankees Insignia (here, next to this marker);

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Edward Grant Barrow (here, next to this marker); Thurman Munson (here, next to this marker); George Herman "Babe" Ruth (here, next to this marker); Henry Louis Gehrig (here, next to this marker); Miller James Huggins (here, next to this marker); George M. Steinbrenner III (here, next to this marker); Whitey Ford (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

More about this marker. Originally hung on the center field wall of the original Yankee Stadium, to which the text refers, this marker was moved to Monument Park I in the 19070s and now rests in Monument Park II in the new Yankee Stadium.

Photographed by Erik Lander, July 9, 2005

2. To the memory of Jacob Ruppert Marker

Jacob Ruppert, Jr. M.C. N.Y. image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

3. Jacob Ruppert, Jr. M.C. N.Y.

Ruppert was a four term member of the U.S. Congress between 1899 and 1907. He bought the NY Yankees in 1915 for $480,000.

Image from Around the Capital with Uncle Hank by Thomas Fleming, 1902.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,500 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 3. submitted on September 4, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.