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

Jack Dempsey

1895 - 1983

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

1. Jack Dempsey Marker

Inscription.

The "Manassa Mauler" reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920's, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. His record was 54 wins, 6 losses & 9 draws - 44 wins by KO.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Sports • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 40° 38.248′ N, 76° 5.688′ W. Marker is near 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 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: Bernie Pollack (here, next to this marker); Sonny Liston (a few steps from this marker); Muhammad Ali Training Camp (a few steps from this marker); Joe Frazier (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Quarry

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Tunney (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Louis (within shouting distance of this marker); Angelo Dundee (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orwigsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Jack Dempsey (IBHOF). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Jack Dempsey (Colorado Encyclopedia). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Sports Heroes Who Served: World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Served in WWII (DoD). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Fighter's Heaven. (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

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

2. Jack Dempsey Marker

The Chalet (for Ali's family) is in the background

"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 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.