Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert M. Strimer, Ph.D.
1955-1977
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
1. Robert M. Strimer, Ph.D. Marker
A leader in the Ohio Athletic Conference Administration
Started and expanded many sports at OWU including soccer, wrestling, and lacrosse
Started the OWU Athletic Hall of Fame (1961), instrumental in the inclusion of women (1976)
Instrumental in the development and construction of Rickey Arena and the Gordon Field House
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • Women.
Location. 40° 17.762′ N, 83° 3.849′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is on South Henry Street 0.2 miles north of Wilmer Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 S Henry St, Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George E. Gauthier (here, next to this marker); Richard D. Gordin, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Lynn W. St. John (here, next to this marker); Branch Rickey, J.D. (here, next to this marker); John A. "Jay" Martin, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); The Harrison Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sulphur Spring (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Wilson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
2. Battling Bishops Athletic Directors Memorial
In front of the Selby Stadium.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
