West Brunswick Township in Orwigsburg in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joe Frazier

1944-2011

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

1. Joe Frazier Marker

Inscription.

"Smokin' Joe" Frazier reigned as undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973. In 1964 he won the Olympic gold medal in Japan. He was known for his strength, durability, and relentless pressure. His three fights with Muhammad Ali are legendary. He beat Ali in their first match, dubbed "Fight of the Century", at Madison Square Garden in 1971 - the first person to defeat Ali. His pro record was 32 wins, 4 losses & 1 draw - 27 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 40° 38.241′ N, 76° 5.705′ W. Marker is in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is in West Brunswick Township. It is on Sculps Hill Road 0.2 miles south of Centre Turnpike (Pennsylvania Route 61), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the Fighter's Heaven (Muhammad Ali's Training Camp) grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Sculps Hill Rd, Orwigsburg PA 17961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jerry Quarry (here, next to this marker); Gene Tunney (here, next to this marker); Sonny Liston (here, next to this marker); Muhammad Ali Training Camp (here, next to this marker); Joe Louis (a few steps from this marker); Angelo Dundee (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Dempsey (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Marciano (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orwigsburg.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Joe Frazier. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Frazier battled Ali in timeless trilogy (Seilski, ESPN).

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

2. Joe Frazier Marker

(Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Fighter's Heaven: Muhammad Ali's Training Camp. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

"Fighter's Heaven," Muhammad Ali's Training Camp image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

3. "Fighter's Heaven," Muhammad Ali's Training Camp

Gym building, with boxing rink inside

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.