Prospect in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Edward Waddell

(1876-1914)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2011

1. George Edward Waddell Marker

Inscription. One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. With the Philadelphia Athletics "Rube" Waddell led the American League in strikeouts 6 straight years, topping 20 wins in each of his first 4 years. During his career he won 193 games. He was known for his colorful and eccentric personality and was one of baseball's first true matinee idols. Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and raised here in Prospect, Waddell was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 40° 54.277′ N, 80° 2.557′ W. Marker is in Prospect, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 488) and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prospect PA 16052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Vision Becomes Reality (approx. 3.3 miles away); Meridian Veterans Club Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); Meridian Honor Roll (approx. 5.7 miles away); Connoquenessing (approx. 5.8 miles away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 5.9 miles away); Preston Laboratories (approx. 6 miles away); Connoquenessing Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); Miller Esker Natural Area (approx. 7.4 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Rube Waddell - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Rube Waddell - National Baseball Hall of Fame. (Submitted on February 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
3. George Edward "Rube" Waddell at FindAGrave.com.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 18, 2011

2. George Edward Waddell Marker

(Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
4. George Edward Waddell - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

George Edward "Rube" Waddell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chicago Daily News, Inc., September 18, 1901

3. George Edward "Rube" Waddell

Half-length portrait of baseball player Rube Waddell (George Edward Waddell), taken when he joined the Chicago Orphans.

Rube Waddell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown

4. Rube Waddell

Native Pennsylvanian George Edward "Rube" Waddell was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Baseball Cards.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,734 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.