Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jackie Robinson
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"A life is not important except in the impact that it has on other lives."
Erected by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 40° 49.794′ N, 73° 55.531′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nelson Mandela (here, next to this marker); The Stonewall Inn (here, next to this marker); Pope Benedict XVI Mass (here, next to this marker);
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While information on this plaque is scant, it has been included as part of Monument Park in Yankee Stadium.
— Submitted August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
