Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Joe Anders
Photographed By Brian Scott, June 29, 2011
1. Joe Anders Marker
Jo Anders was one of the greatest players in Upstate Textile League history. Anders turned down a dream contract with the New York Yankees in 1942 to join the U.S. Army and serve in World war II. After the war, he was offered a chance to play in the minor leagues for the Brooklyn Dodgers, but instead returned home to play in the Textile Leagues.
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Erected 2011 by Greenville Drive & Duke Energy Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 34° 50.5′ N, 82° 24.433′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker can be reached from Field Street. Marker is located inside the south gate of Flour Field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clay Buchholz (here, next to this marker); Jim Rice (here, next to this marker); Tommy Lasorda (here, next to this marker); Lou Brissie (here, next to this marker); Al Rosen (here, next to this marker); Chino Smith (here, next to this marker);
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Also see . . . Joe Anders and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Joe Anders talks about his friendship with Major League Baseball's Shoeless Joe Jackson at the American Veterans Center's 2008 conference. (Submitted on July 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
