Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Jack Roosevelt Robinson "Jackie"
| | Brooklyn, N.L., 1947 - 1956 | |
A player of extraordinary ability renowned for his electrifying style of play. Over 10 seasons hit .311 scored more than 100 runs six times, named to six All-Star teams and led Brooklyn to six pennants and its only World Series title, in 1955. The 1947 Rookie of the Year, and the 1949 N.L. MVP when he hit a league-best .342 with 37 steals. Led Second Basemen in Double Plays four times and stole home 19 times. Displayed tremendous courage and poise in 1947 when he integrated the modern Major Leagues in the face of adversity.
Inducted 1962
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1947.
Location. 39° 54.409′ N, 75° 10.054′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Hartranft Street, on the right when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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Library of Congress Serial and Government Publications Division Washington, D.C.
3. Front cover of Jackie Robinson comic book
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 20, 2024.
