Melrose in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tommy Loughran

(1902-1982)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

1. Tommy Loughran Marker

Inscription. World Light Heavyweight Champion from 1927 to 1929. He boxed during the "Golden Age of Boxing" in many weight classes, besting 10 champs in his 18-year career. The "Philly Phantom" had a scientific style, built on precision and maneuverability rather than brute force. Considered a gentleman both in and out of the ring. In 1991 he was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Loughran was devoted to his neighborhood and church here.

Erected 2006 by Pennsylvania Historical & 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 1927.

Location. 39° 55.278′ N, 75° 10.521′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Melrose. Marker is at the intersection of 17th Street and West Ritner Street on 17th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Israel Goldstein (approx. 0.3 miles away); All Wars Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eddie Gottlieb (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stephen Girard (1750 -1831) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Christopher Columbus

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Guglielmo Marconi (approx. half a mile away); Augustine Falcione (approx. half a mile away); Point Breeze (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

2. Tommy Loughran Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.