Springfield in Clark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Davey Moore Park

By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2008

1. Davey Moore Park Marker

Inscription. Davey Moore was the Featherweight Champion of the World from 1959 to 1963, punching his way to a 56-6-1 record while always admitting that "Only 10 seconds separate me from being champion or nothing." A tough little boxer with a powerful punch, he died at the age of 29, a victim of the sport he loved. Born November 1, 1933, a fighter from the age of 14, he died March 25, 1963.

Erected 1972 by City of Springfield and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-12.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection marker series.

Location. 39° 55.059′ N, 83° 49.581′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County. Marker is on Bill Wellers Way 0.1 miles east of Western Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is near the Shelter House off Bill Wellers Way, in Davey Moore Park. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield OH 45506, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pennsylvania House / The National Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); Robert C. Henry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Clark County Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Springfield City Hall Bell

City of Springfield Davey Moore Park Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2008

2. City of Springfield Davey Moore Park Marker

(approx. 0.9 miles away); City Building (approx. 0.9 miles away); Oliver S. Kelly (approx. 0.9 miles away); Esplanade/Fountain Square (approx. 0.9 miles away); 75th Anniversary of the Madonna of the Trail Statue (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Davey Moore. "He lost the fight by a knockout but was able to give a clear-headed interview before he left the ring. In the dressing room he began to fall into a coma from which he never emerged, dying several hours later." (Submitted on November 3, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Categories. • 20th Century • Notable Persons • Sports •

By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2008

3. Davey Moore Park Marker

Looking northeast.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,718 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.