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

Archie Moore

1916 -1998

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

1. Archie Moore Marker

Inscription.

Archie Moore was the longest reigning world light heavyweight champion in history, from 1952 to 1962. He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of boxing - 1935 to 1963. He is the only man to have faced both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. He fought an incredible 219 fights in his career and compiled a record of 186 wins, 23 losses & 10 draws - 132 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 1952.

Location. 40° 38.253′ N, 76° 5.718′ W. Marker is in West Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. 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: 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. Rocky Graziano (here, next to this marker); Rocky Marciano (here, next to this marker); Angelo Dundee (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Ray Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Joe Louis (a few steps from this marker); Willie Pep (a few steps from this marker); Kid Gavilan

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Floyd Patterson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Brunswick Township.

Also see . . .
1. Archie Moore (Britannica). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Archie Moore (IBHOF). (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Moore packed a lethal punch (Flatter, ESPN). (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. Archie Moore 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.