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 (PHMC) 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region.

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 walking distance of this marker: General George A. Joulwan (within shouting distance of this marker); Allan P. Jaffe (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottsville Downtown Historic District

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Pott (about 300 feet away); Schuylkill County (about 400 feet away); Molly Maguire Executions (about 800 feet away); Hanging of the Mollies (about 800 feet away); Joseph L. Warne, M. D. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsville.

Also see . . .
1. Pottsville Maroons. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,870 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.