Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joe Frazier / Creed of Joe Frazier's Gym
Smokin' Joe
North Philly
Fight Record: 32-4-1
Career: 1965-1981
Born: Jan 12, 1944
Died: Nov 7, 2011
Height: 5' 11 1/2"
Bouts: 37
Rounds: 212
KOs: 27
Reach: 73"
Inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame, Frazier won an Olympic gold medal in 1964, a world title in 1968, and the Fight of the Century against Muhammad Ali in 1971. He will always be Philadelphia's ultimate heavyweight champion.
Stance: Orthodox
Class: Heavyweight
We're the best!
Who's the best team?
We're the best team!
Why are we the best?
Because we work hard!
Why are we the best?
Because we sacrifice!
Why do we work hard?
Because we're disciplined!
Why do we sacrifice?
Because
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Why are we disciplined?
Because without discipline there is nothing!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1944.
Location. 39° 59.53′ N, 75° 11.22′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is at the intersection of West Dauphin Street and Greenland Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Dauphin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3250 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bennie Briscoe / Know the Moves (here, next to this marker); Matthew Saad Muhammed (here, next to this marker); Bernard Hopkins / Boxers' Trail (here, next to this marker); Strawberry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home for Patriots… and Tories… / Park Guards and Household Gear (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woodford Orchard / Woodford's Early Garden and Landscape (about 400 feet away); Malcolm X (about 600 feet away); William Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
2. Creed of Joe Frazier's Gym side of the marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
3. Joe Frazier / Creed of Joe Frazier's Gym Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
