Cartersville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rudy York

1913-1970

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. Rudy York Marker

Inscription. Professional baseball player. Born 1913; died 1970, Cartersville, Georgia; buried Sunset Memory Gardens.

Began his career at Atco, Georgia, playing in the textile semi-pro league. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers, he played in the major leagues for 12 years. From 1934 to 1937 he was with the Detroit Tigers and hit 18 home runs in August, 1937 a major-league record. He also played with the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Red [White] Sox, hitting 277 home runs and compiling a .275 lifetime batting average. Rudy played in 3 World Series and 3 All-Star games. Inducted into State Sports Halls of Fame for Georgia, Alabama and Michigan.

Erected by Etowah Valley Historical Society • Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 34° 9.93′ N, 84° 47.741′ W. Marker is in Cartersville, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on fence along railroad tracks south of the old depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Friendship Plaza, Cartersville GA 30120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Major General Pierce Manning Butler Young, CSA (here, next to this marker); General William T. Wofford, CSA (here, next to this marker); William H. Stiles (here, next to this marker); Asa Griggs Candler (here, next to this marker); Charles H. Smith - "Bill Arp" (here, next to this marker); Lottie Moon (here, next to this marker); Horatio A. Luro (here, next to this marker); Sam P. Jones (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartersville.

Regarding Rudy York. He was born on Aug. 17, 1913 and died Feb. 5, 1970. He worked as a house painter in Cartersville after retiring from baseball.
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Sammy Sosa broke York's monthly home run record in June 1998, when he hit 20 for the Chicago Cubs. York still holds the American League record for most homers in a calendar month. He also is one of only 13 MLB players (through the 2021 season) to hit two grand slams in a single game.

Also see . . .
1. Rudolph Preston "Rudy" York — Major League Baseball player. Biography by the Etowah Valley Historical Society. (Submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. The Month of Rudy York. The 1937 Tigers were losing. Players were injured and the manager had to try something.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

2. Rudy York Marker

Featured marker is third from right (under arrow).

That something was Rudy York who from out of nowhere, put together a truly remarkable stretch. (Lee Panas, Baseball Almanac) (Submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Rudy York. Wikipedia entry on the noted baseball hitter. (Submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Acme News (public domain), 1945

3. Rudy York

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.