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

Adalbert "Al" Kalina

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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 13, 2024

1. Adalbert "Al" Kalina Marker

Inscription. In Memory of Al Kalina, whose tireless efforts for the youth of Park Ridge Baseball/Softball will always be remembered. For many Park Ridge boys and girls, summertime meant playing ball and playing ball meant Mr. Kalina. Al always made every player on his team feel like a superstar. As it turned out, it was Al who was the superstar all along. May Al's spirit and his love of baseball live on in every child who plays on this field. Remember Al's four H's: Hands, Hips, Head, and Heart. The Most important of these is HEART.

Erected 1995 by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 41° 59.859′ N, 87° 50.066′ W. Marker is in Park Ridge, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Talcott Road east of Cumberland Avenue, on the right. The marker is in front of the baseball field, on the northern side of South Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 833 West Talcott Road, Park Ridge IL 60068, 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: American Legion Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); John Wingert House

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Alfonso Ianelli (approx. 0.8 miles away); Park Ridge Camp Fire Girls (approx. 0.8 miles away); Milestones of History (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sgt. Emmons Harries (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pvt. Richard F. Boettcher (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park Ridge.

Regarding Adalbert "Al" Kalina. Kalina died in 1994 at age 64.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 13, 2024

2. Adalbert "Al" Kalina Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.