Naval Academy in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Max E Bishop
1899 - 1962
— In Memoriam —
Coach, counsellor and friend of the midshipmen, Max Bishop directed the baseball program at the Naval Academy for twenty-four highly successful years, from 1938 to 1962. His teams won 306 games while losing 143.
This plaque is erected here on his beloved diamond by a host of friends and admirers in recognition of his devoted service and great contribution to the undergraduate life of a generation of midshipmen.
Erected 1962 by a host of friends and admirers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 38° 59.168′ N, 76° 29.738′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in Naval Academy. Marker is on King George Street (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles east of Baltimore Boulevard (Maryland Route 450), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 King George Street, Annapolis MD 21403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Terwilliger Brothers Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Sons of the Revolution (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hammond-Harwood House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evolutions of Strawberry Hill (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
