Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Major League Baseball

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016

1. Major League Baseball Marker - West Facing Side

Inscription.
Brothers John (1896-1968) and Joe (1900-1970) Heving of Covington made it to the big leagues. John began major league career, 1920, as catcher, while Joe made his debut, 1930, as pitcher. Several teams benefited during their careers of 8 and 13 seasons. The brothers played together on local teams, including the Golden Rods, when in town.
Presented by City of Covington.

Erected 2004 by Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2137.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 39° 5.05′ N, 84° 31.188′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. It is at the intersection of Philadelphia Street and West 6th Street on Philadelphia Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Goebel Park (within shouting distance of this marker); German Gothic Glockenspiel Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Duveneck (1848 - 1919) / Eminent Artist (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Una Merkel ~~ Film Star (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pied Piper of Hamelin (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert L. Surtees / Academy Award Winner (within shouting distance of this marker); William Goebel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haven Gillespie (1888-1975) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

More about this marker. The marker is located across the street from Goebel Park.

Also see . . .
1. Joe Heving. The Society for American Baseball Research website entry (Submitted on September 22, 2016.)

2. Johnnie Heving. Society for American Baseball Research website entry (Submitted on August 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Major League Baseball Marker - East Facing Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2016

2. Major League Baseball Marker - East Facing Side

Looking west, with Goebel Park is in the background.

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3. Joe Heving

Johnnie Heving image. Click for full size.

via SABR, Unknown

4. Johnnie Heving

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.