Canton in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birth of the NFL

"I was at the Birthplace of the NFL"

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

1. Birth of the NFL Marker

Inscription.
Commemorating the founding of the National Football League in Canton, Ohio on September 17, 1920

The pre-rusted steel pedestal celebrates the steel industry of Northeast Ohio and includes the ten charter members laser cut into it. The stainless steel top, or "seed pod", is giving birth to the NFL and its letters are made of dichroic glass, which was developed by NASA for satellite mirrors.

"The Eleven” is a $2.2 million public art project of ArtsinStark and The Pro Football Hall of Fame. The eleven public artworks (sculpture, mural, multimedia art will be located within walking distance of each other in downtown Canton, Ohio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 2014.

Location. 40° 47.877′ N, 81° 22.619′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker is at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue Southwest and 2nd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling north on Cleveland Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton OH 44702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National Football League Was Born Here on September 17, 1920 (here, next to this marker); Ralph Hay / Jim Thorp (a few steps from this marker); Carnegie Library

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(within shouting distance of this marker); President McKinley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Of The Savior (about 300 feet away); Ralph Hay Way (about 500 feet away); Trinity Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); Stark County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

2. Birth of the NFL Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

3. Birth of the NFL Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.