Bellefonte in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Montgomery Ward
(1860-1925)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013
1. John Montgomery Ward Marker
Baseball pioneer, born in Bellefonte, grew up here. Played for Providence, N.Y. Giants, Brooklyn, 1878-94. Pitched professional baseball's 2nd perfect game, 1880. Formed first players' union, 1885, & Players' League, 1890. In Baseball Hall of Fame.Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 54.939′ N, 77° 46.573′ W. Marker is in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is at the intersection of East Lamb Street and North Ridge Street, on the right when traveling east on East Lamb Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellefonte PA 16823, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward Graham House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reynolds-Lane-Hastings Mansion (about 800 feet away); Union Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert L. Dartt House
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 27, 2013
2. John Montgomery Ward Marker
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Also see . . .
1. John Montgomery Ward at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. John Montgomery Ward behind the marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on May 31, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 1, 2014
3. John Montgomery Ward Marker
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1887
4. Monte Ward on a 1887-1890 Goodwin & Company baseball card
Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 1, 2014
5. John Montgomery Ward House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on January 18, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 4. submitted on May 29, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
