Hadley Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Richard Dent

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

1. Richard Dent Marker

Inscription. After a successful college career at Tennessee State University, Dent was chosen in the 8th round of the 1983 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. Dent played 10 seasons with the Bears and was named MVP of Super Bowl XX. He retired after fifteen seasons in the NFL including stints with the Bears, 49ers, Colts and Eagles. In 2011 Dent became the first TSU alumnus voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.

Location. 36° 10.126′ N, 86° 48.833′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. Marker is on Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2414 Jefferson St, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tennessee State University NBA Players (here, next to this marker); 'Jefferson Street' Joe Gilliam (here, next to this marker); Kindell Stephens, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Ed 'Too Tall' Jones (here, next to this marker); Tennessee State University NFL Players (here, next to this marker); Ronald Lawson (here, next to this marker); Wilma Rudolph

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(a few steps from this marker); Howard C. Gentry, Sr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

2. Richard Dent Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.