Delanco in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Babe" Ruth
George Herman "Babe" Ruth
On July 1, 1924, Babe Ruth hit a home run on this Athletic Field in a game between Delanco and the Burlington County All-Stars. Over 5000 baseball fans attended this historical baseball game.
Erected by Presented by Delanco Women's Civic Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1924.
Location. 40° 3.012′ N, 74° 57.062′ W. Marker is in Delanco, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of Cooper Street and Hickory Street, on the right when traveling north on Cooper Street. The athletic field was dedicated July 4, 1922 and has been in continuous use as a baseball venue in Delanco since that time. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverside NJ 08075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delanco's Tribute to Those Who Lost Their Lives in the Second World War 1941 - 1945 (approx. half a mile away); Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); To Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice - Korea - Vietnam (approx. half a mile away); Riverside-Delanco Bridge (approx. half a mile away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Trolleys and Trains of Riverside (approx. 0.9 miles away); Keystone Watchcase Clock Tower Restoration and Lighting (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Peter's Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delanco.
More about this marker. Local sports figure William "Bill" Pence was responsible for the marker.
Regarding "Babe" Ruth. Babe Ruth, who was playing for the New York Yankees in 1924, received special permission to play an exhibition game in the tiny town of Delanco, New Jersey. It was widely advertised and the event became the largest in Delanco history. The Pennsylvania Railroad ran extra trains and newspapers estimated that 5,000 people attended. Babe Ruth played for the Delanco team and the Burlington County All-Stars were engaged to oppose them. Ruth's homer came in the fifth inning. He "socked it a terrific thump and the pellet sailed far and away over the fence in right field, for the first time in the history of Delanco Park. It gave Delanco a 4-2 lead that was thereafter not disputed", according to a newspaper account.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2017, by Peter Fritz of Delanco, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,302 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on October 4, 2019, by Peter Fritz of Delanco, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2017, by Peter Fritz of Delanco, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.