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

Gene Tunney

1897 - 1978

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

1. Gene Tunney Marker

Inscription.

Gene Tunney held the world heavyweight title from 1926 to 1928, as well as the American light heavyweight title twice between 1922 and 1923. He defeated Jack Dempsey twice. His successful title defense against Dempsey was one of the most famous bouts in boxing history. He retired undefeated as a heavyweight. His professional record was 65 wins, 1 loss & 1 draw - 48 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Sports • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 40° 38.239′ N, 76° 5.707′ 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. Jerry Quarry (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

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

Also see . . .
1. Gene Tunney (IBHOF). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Veteran Of The Day: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Gene Tunney. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Gene Tunney. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. 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. Gene Tunney 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 50 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.