Tufts University in Medford in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Coach Bob "Clarkie" Clark

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

1. Coach Bob "Clarkie" Clark Marker

Inscription. A player's coach, tireless mentor, and loyal friend, Coach Bob “Clarkie” Clarke has served as a bridge between players and head coaches throughout his career spanning five decades. On the field or in the dugout, he has witnessed more than 800 varsity victories.

A pillar of the program and among the greatest champions of Tufts Baseball. A True Jumbo.

Erected by Tufts University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.

Location. 42° 24.472′ N, 71° 6.858′ W. Marker is in Medford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Tufts University. It can be reached from College Avenue 0.1 miles south of Frederick Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the wall on the third-base side of the Sol Gittleman Field on the campus of Tufts University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford MA 02155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Boston and specifically in Greater Boston.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and

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on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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: Huskins Field (within shouting distance of this marker); John Casey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Sol Gittleman Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Stearns Estate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tufts University Campus Enclosure (about 800 feet away); Tufts Memorial Steps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated to the Class of 1910 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gravity Research Foundation (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

Also see . . . Tufts athletics: Bob Clarke.

Excerpt: "Coach Clarke returned to the team in 2016 after two seasons away. He was first hired as Coach Casey's assistant in 1988 and has been with the program for most of the past 34 seasons. During his time on the staff, Coach Clarke has helped guide
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

2. Coach Bob "Clarkie" Clark Marker
the Jumbos to six New England Small College Athletic Conference titles and six NCAA Tournament berths. The press box at Tufts' Huskins Field is name in his honor."

(Submitted on November 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.