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

Rocky Marciano

1923 - 1969

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

1. Rocky Marciano Marker

Inscription.

Rocky Marciano was one of the most popular heavyweight champions in boxing history. Known for his toughness and relentless style, he held the world heavy-weight title from 1952 to 1956. He had six title defenses and was the only boxing champion to retire undefeated. He died tragically in a plane crash in 1969, the day before his 46th birthday. His record was 49 wins & no losses - 43 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 40° 38.254′ N, 76° 5.714′ W. Marker is near Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is in West Brunswick Township. It can be reached from Sculps Hill Road. Marker is on the Fighter's Heaven (Muhammad Ali's Training Camp) grounds, north of the Gym. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62 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

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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: Angelo Dundee (here, next to this marker); Archie Moore (here, next to this marker); Rocky Graziano (a few steps from this marker); Joe Louis (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Ray Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Willie Pep (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Frazier (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Quarry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orwigsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Rocky Marciano (Britannica). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Rocky Marciano Boxing Record. (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.)

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

2. Rocky Marciano Marker

Markers Along Path North of Fighter's Heaven Gym image. Click for full size.

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

3. Markers Along Path North of Fighter's Heaven Gym

Looking west

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.