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

Daniel Ounjian Field

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

1. Daniel Ounjian Field Marker

Inscription. In honor of Professor Daniel Ounjian, A57, J85P, professor of economics from 1962 until 1993, and chair of the department for 11 years. Professor Ounjian was an inspiring teacher, caring mentor, and generous colleague. He instilled in his students a love of learning and his impact on their lives lasted far beyond graduation. This field was named in his memory by Douglas A. Rachlin, A85, A20P, and Harriet Rachlin, A20P.

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 42° 24.404′ N, 71° 6.842′ W. Marker is in Medford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Tufts University. It can be reached from College Avenue south of Frederick Avenue, on the right. The marker is near the northeast corner of the Ounjian Field, where the Jumbos field hockey team plays. 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

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England,

and 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: Coach Bob "Clarkie" Clark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Casey Plaza (about 500 feet away); Sol Gittleman Park (about 500 feet away); Huskins Field (about 500 feet away); Stearns Estate (about 700 feet away); Tufts University Campus Enclosure (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated to the Class of 1910 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tufts Memorial Steps (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

More about this marker. The renovated field hockey stadium reopened in 2016.

Also see . . . Ounjian Field. From the Tufts athletics site.

Excerpt: "Tufts won the first-ever game played at Ounjian Field, 2-0, against Bates College on September 13, 2016. Later that season the team hosted the NESCAC semifinals and championship game, as
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

2. Daniel Ounjian Field
The flagpole next to this marker is dedicated to Lt. Col. Robert Shaw, a Tufts alum who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He died in 2007.
well as the NCAA 'Sweet 16' and 'Elite 8' there."

(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 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.