Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Richie Ashburn
Outfielder
Phillies 1948 - 1959
| | Inducted 1979 | |
Hit .311 during 12 seasons with Phillis. Won batting titles in 1955 (.338) and 1958 (.350). Led National League in hits three times, each time exceeding 200. Led league in stolen bases in 1948. Four-time All-Star, starting in center field twice. Holds Major League record for most years (four) with 500 putouts. Shares Major League record for leading league in putouts most years (nine). Ranks first no Phillies all-time list in singles, second in games, at-bats, hits, third in runs scored. Hit .308 overall. Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995. Served as Phillies broadcaster for 35 years.
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 39° 54.412′ N, 75° 10.039′ 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: 38 Hartranft St, 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 distance of this marker: Paul (The Pope) Owens (here, next to this marker); Robin Roberts
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
