Berwyn in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Father Robert Mastny

Photographed by Sean Flynn

1. Father Robert Mastny Marker

Inscription. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of St. Mary of Celle Little League we dedicate this plaque in memory of its founder Father Robert Mastny

Erected 1999 by St. Mary of Celle Little League.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 41° 51.648′ N, 87° 47.533′ W. Marker is in Berwyn, Illinois, in Cook County. It can be reached from Euclid Avenue just south of 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is affixed on the concession stand not far from the right field foul pole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1431 Euclid Ave, Berwyn IL 60402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary of Celle Parish War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sokol Tabor War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Milly's Pizza in the Pan (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Brief History of FitzGerald's (approx. 0.3 miles away); FitzGerald's Nightclub (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln the Friendly Neighbor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Men of the World War (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berwyn.

Regarding Father Robert Mastny.

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Fr. Robert Mastny, a former football, basketball and baseball coach, was pastor at St. Mary of Celle parish from 1942 until 1989. In 1950, he converted an old picnic grove into the baseball field that now bears his name, and formed the St. Mary of Celle Little League, later known as Berwyn Little League.

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Mastny Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, May 3, 2022

2. Mastny Field

The concession stand featuring Mastny's plaque can be seen beyond the right field fence.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, October 18, 2023

3. Father Robert Mastny Marker

The baseball field at St. Mary of Celle Church is called Mastny Field.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.