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

Jerry Quarry

1945 - 1999

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

1. Jerry Quarry Marker

Inscription.

Jerry Quarry was a popular heavyweight in the late 1960's and early 1970's. His most famous bouts were against world champions Floyd Patterson, Jimmy Ellis, Joe Frazier, and Ken Norton. He fought Muhammad Ali two times, losing both bouts. To his disadvantage, he had a tendency to cut easily, but was only counted out in one fight against George Chavulo. His record was 53 wins, 9 losses & 4 draws - 32 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 40° 38.239′ N, 76° 5.706′ W. Marker is in West Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker 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: 58 Sculps Hill Road, Orwigsburg PA 17961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gene Tunney (here, next to this marker); Joe Frazier (here, next to this marker); Sonny Liston (a few steps from this marker); Muhammad Ali Training Camp (a few steps from this marker); Joe Louis

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(a few steps from this marker); Angelo Dundee (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Marciano (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Dempsey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Brunswick Township.

Also see . . .
1. Jerry Quarry (Brittanica). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Jerry Quarry. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Fighter's Heaven: Muhammad Ali's Training Camp. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

2. Jerry Quarry Marker

"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 September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.