Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Male Athletes Dominating Sports
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026
1. Male Athletes Dominating Sports Marker
Jim Brown Satchel Paige Bill Russell
Jim, Satchel, and Bill are known for showing their courage and leadership in sports. From standing up for what they believed in, to playing the sports they loved through our history's challenging times, they are great examples of overcoming adversity and inspire many athletes today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.
Location. 39° 6.515′ N, 77° 33.339′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. It is at the intersection of East Market Street (Virginia Route 7) and Sycolin Road Southeast, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 E Market St, Leesburg VA 20175, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Entrepreneurs Excelling Inside & Outside of Sports (here, next to this marker); Female Athletes Dominating Sports (here, next to this marker); African American Inventions (here, next to this marker); Women Breaking Barriers Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (here, next to this marker); Match the Sport with the Athlete (here, next to this marker); African American Inventors (here, next to this marker); Black History Fun Facts (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Women Breaking Barriers Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
