Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Steven Norman Carlton "Lefty"

— Philadelphia, N.L., 1972 - 1986 —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

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Inscription.
Extremely focused competitor with complete dedication to excellence. Thrived on mound by physically and mentally challenging himself off the field. Out pitch was hard, biting slider. 329 victories second only to Spahn among lefties and 4,136 strikeouts exceeded only by Ryan. Shares N.L. record with 19 strikeouts in game. Six 20 win seasons. Only hurler to win 4 Cy Young Awards.

Text from National Hall of Fame Plaque
Inducted 1994

Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 26, 1972.

Location. 39° 54.415′ N, 75° 10.067′ 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

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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: 42 (a few steps from this marker); 36 (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Herbert Klein "Chuck" (within shouting distance of this marker); Ron Reed (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott Rolen (within shouting distance of this marker); Manny Trillo (within shouting distance of this marker); John Quinn (within shouting distance of this marker); Bobby Abreu (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.