Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ray Ernest Watts 33
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Ray Ernest Watts 33 Marker
Professor of Health and Physical Education Director of Athletics 1928 - 1960
Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education 1960 - 1969
A legend in his time and for all time, Ray Watts was devoted to the achievement of excellence through athletic competition. His greatest legacy is the legion of men positively influenced by his inspired coaching. He well deserves the accolades which will forever be associated with his name.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 41° 22.468′ N, 81° 51.046′ W. Marker is in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is at the intersection of Beech Street and East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Beech St, Berea OH 44017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Lee J.Tressel '48 (here, next to this marker); Harold C. Beyer (here, next to this marker); Rudolph S. Ursprung (here, next to this marker); Dr. Louis C. Wright (here, next to this marker); Dr. Emory C. Unnewehr (here, next to this marker); Sam Lee Greenwood (here, next to this marker); Ruth Brockett Baur '30 (here, next to this marker); Dr. John M. Blocher (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Ray Ernest Watts 33 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
