Anfield in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Elisha Scott

LFC Player 1913 to 1934

— The Men Who Built Anfield —

Elisha Scott Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. Elisha Scott Marker

Inscription.
“The greatest I’ve ever seen.”
Dixie Dean

Inspired by the goalkeeping heroics of Elisha Scott, Liverpool FC — the dominant force in England during the early 1920s — were crowned Football League champions for a second consecutive season.

2–1

Liverpool FC v Burnley FC | Monday 17 April 1922 | Football League Division One

Erected 2016 by Liverpool Football Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1922.

Location. 53° 25.889′ N, 2° 57.768′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Anfield. It is at the intersection of 97 Avenue and Rockfield Road on 97 Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Anfield Road, Liverpool, England L4 0RP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Billy Liddell (a few steps from this marker); The Boot Room Boys (a few steps from this marker); Bill Shankly (within shouting distance of this marker); Bob Paisley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsborough Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenny Dalglish (within shouting distance of this marker); John Barnes (within shouting distance of this marker); Steven Gerrard (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . .
1. 1921-1922: Liverpool dominant in the League (LFC History).

With four games to go the scene was set for a potential championship decider against Champions Burnley on 17th of April at Anfield. Prior to the match Liverpool were top with 53 points, followed by Tottenham with 48 and Burnley with 47 points...Forshaw's goal clinched a 2-1 Liverpool win. Tottenham lost 0-1 to Oldham Athletic and the Reds had now a seven point lead on Spurs with only three games left which could produce a maximum of six points in those days. Liverpool were champions for the
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. Elisha Scott Marker
The marker is located on 97 Avenue, north of the Main Stand, near the Kop end.
first time in 16 years!

(Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Elisha Scott (Liverpool F. C.).

Those who had the privilege to watch goalkeeper Elisha Scott in the flesh insist the Northern Irishman was the greatest Liverpool stopper, possibly the world's best, to ever play the game. The story of Scott's genius has passed into Anfield folklore despite limited archive footage and images from his 22-year spell with the club, which included back-to-back league championships during the 1920s.

(Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.