Pottsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pottsville Maroons

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 3, 2013

1. Pottsville Maroons Marker

Inscription. The legendary team played as a member of the National Football League here, 1925-28. In 1925 the Maroons compiled a record widely viewed as the league's best. They climaxed their season by defeating Notre Dame in a well publicized pro vs. college match in Philadelphia-but then were denied the NFL championship in a controversial league decision. Despite strong regional support, their franchise moved to Boston in 1929.

Erected 1999 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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 40° 41.222′ N, 76° 11.806′ W. Marker is in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on North Centre Street south of West Laurel Boulevard. The marker stands in front of the Schuylkill County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 North Centre Street, Pottsville PA 17901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General George A. Joulwan (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottsville Downtown Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Pott (about 300 feet

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away); Schuylkill County (about 400 feet away); Molly Maguire Executions (about 800 feet away); Joseph L. Warne, M. D. (approx. ¼ mile away); Mahantongo and South Second Streets (approx. ¼ mile away); Spanish War Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsville.

Also see . . .
1. Breaking: Statistical Evidence backs up 1925 Pottsville Maroons Title Claim - ESPN The Magazine. Ever since Mag Senior Writer Dave Fleming's book Breaker Boys hit the shelves, the good people of Pottsville, PA have been engaged in a full-out battle to regain the 1925 NFL title they say is rightfully theirs. (Submitted on September 9, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. MarkerQuest - Pottsville Maroons. Further information about the Pottsville Maroons and the 1925 championship controversy. (Submitted on January 29, 2020, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Wide view of the Pottsville Maroons Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, August 3, 2013

2. Wide view of the Pottsville Maroons Marker

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