Trenton Township near Sunbury in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Harrison “Billy” Southworth
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, February 7, 2023
1. William Harrison “Billy” Southworth Marker
Inscription.
William Harrison “Billy” Southworth. . Billy Southworth was born on March 9, 1893 in Nebraska and grew up in Columbus Oh In 1940, Southworth settled on a farm along Big Walnut Creek in Trenton Township. During his major league baseball career, Southworth posted a winning percentage of .597, fifth-best all-time. For thirteen seasons, he was a major league manager with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves. He led the Cardinals to a pair of World Series champion-ships in 1942 and 1944. His 1943 Cardinals also won the National League pennant. In 1946, Southworth joined the Boston Braves and captured another National League flag in 1948. In 1951, Southworth retired to Sunbury where he was active in many local organizations. On November 15, 1969, Billy Southworth died at the age of 76 and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus. On July 27, 2008, William H. “Billy” Southworth was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
Billy Southworth was born on March 9, 1893 in Nebraska and grew up in Columbus Oh
In 1940, Southworth settled on a farm along Big Walnut Creek in Trenton Township. During his major league baseball career, Southworth posted a winning percentage of .597, fifth-best all-time. For thirteen seasons, he was a major league manager with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves. He led the Cardinals to a pair of World Series champion-ships in 1942 and 1944. His 1943 Cardinals also won the National League pennant. In 1946, Southworth joined the Boston Braves and captured another National League flag in 1948. In 1951, Southworth retired to Sunbury where he was active in many local organizations. On November 15, 1969, Billy Southworth died at the age of 76 and was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus. On July 27, 2008, William H. “Billy” Southworth was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
Erected 2020 by Sparrow Masonic Lodge 400, the Delaware County Bicentennial Celebration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 40° 14.819′ N, 82° 50.831′ W. Marker is near Sunbury, Ohio, in Delaware County
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. It is in Trenton Township. Marker is on Hartford Road (County Road 44) east of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east. marker is in the Big Walnut Girls Softball Association. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12059 Hartford Rd, Sunbury OH 43074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, February 7, 2023
2. William Harrison “Billy” Southworth Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
