Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Charles F. West, M.D.

(1899-1979)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 22, 2022

1. Charles F. West, M.D. Marker

Inscription. First African American quarterback in the Rose Bowl, 1922. At Washington & Jefferson College. He challenged racial discrimination in football by refusing an opposing team's demand to bench him. West was a pentathlete on the 1924 Olympic team. He was a physician for 50 years.

Erected 2021 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 40° 10.23′ N, 80° 14.511′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Located in the quad near the Old Main Building on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C.P.T. Moore - W.H. Letherman (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Thomas Cochran Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Patton Lyon Logan (within shouting distance of this marker); John McMillan Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Jefferson College

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (within shouting distance of this marker); Juncta Juvant - Together We Thrive (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . .
1. Dr. Charles Fremont West at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. W&J Honors Dr. Charles ‘Pruner’ West With Marker. (Submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 22, 2022

2. Charles F. West, M.D. Marker

Marker is to the left of the photo.

Charles F. West, M.D. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Washington & Jefferson College

3. Charles F. West, M.D.

Dr. Charles Fremont West became the first Black quarterback to play not only in the Rose Bowl Game, but in a major bowl game.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.