Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gordon Mickey Cochrane Memorial
Bridgewater Native and a member of Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
In 1952 “Mickey” was voted the greatest
catcher of all time by the Baseball Writers of America.
May his leadership and fierce competitive spirit
be an inspiration to the youth of Bridgewater.
April 6, 1903 June 28, 1962
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1903.
Location. 41° 59.385′ N, 70° 58.541′ W. Marker is in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Square and Summer Street, in the median on Central Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgewater MA 02324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tory House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridgewater World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridgewater Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); A Memorial (about 700 feet away); Home of John Cary (approx. 2˝ miles away); West Bridgewater World War I Memorial (approx. 2˝ miles away); West Bridgewater World War II Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 2˝ miles away); Deacon Samuel Edson (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgewater.
Also see . . . Mickey Cochrane (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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