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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 21, 2021
Coleman Coal and Salvage / Tiger Theater / Tiger Lounge / Noble's Merchandise Exchange / Kozy Shop Marker
1 Missouri, Boone County, Columbia — African American Heritage Trail
Alvan B. Coleman (1897-1968) owned Coleman Coal and Salvage, Tiger Theater, Tiger Lounge and other real estate. His father, James B. Coleman, was principal at Douglass School; his mother Julia taught there. Until Urban Renewal, the family home . . . Map (db m169469) HM
2 Missouri, Boone County, Columbia — Don Faurot / Faurot Field
Don Faurot 1902-1995 Football Coach 1935-42, 1946-56 Athletic Director 1935-67 Here stands the symbol of Ol' Mizzou, famed "Thin Man" from Mountain Grove, a boy who helped build this stadium and a football coach who filled it with . . . Map (db m59512) HM
3 Missouri, Boone County, Columbia — Douglass Park and Pool, Russell ChapelAfrican-American Heritage Trail
A city park in the black community was included in the official City of Columbia plans as early as 1935. For years, families had enjoyed outdoor summer activities at Douglass School, including baseball, softball, dances and picnics. Support for a . . . Map (db m169471) HM
4 Missouri, Caldwell County, Hamilton — Welcome to Hamilton
J.C. Penney 1875-1971 • 500th J.C. Penney Store opened in 1924 • Frank Clark's Mill 1867 • Sam McBrayer's Livery Stable 1898 • Caldwell County Courthouse in Kingston Built 1898 • J.C. Penney Farms • Far West Memorial • Hamilton Holiday Street . . . Map (db m66988) HM
5 Missouri, Caldwell County, Hamilton — Welcome to HamiltonQuilt Town, USA — Find Your Happy Place —
J. C. Penney's Boyhood Home Zach Wheat · Baseball Hall of Fame Home of Northwest Mo. Steam & Gas Engine Show Missouri Star [symbol of the quilt company] Penney [High School] HornetsMap (db m156954) HM
6 Missouri, Caldwell County, Polo — Zachariah (Zack) Davis WheatBorn: May 23, 1888 — Died: March 11, 1972 —
[Front] This memorial is erected on the farm of Zachariah Wheat. His home on this farm was completed in 1924. Zach left this farm in the mid 1930's. He was unanimously elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959, "The only player . . . Map (db m157006) HM
7 Missouri, Callaway County, Fulton — Fulton Country ClubStinson Creek Trail
In 1916, forty Fulton businessmen decided to create a country club. They purchased forty acres near town from the estate of Mrs. Elkanah Smith. Renovations, which were supervised by General M.F. Bell, transformed the Smith farmhouse, originally . . . Map (db m207735) HM
8 Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau — Captains of Industry
August Busch (1899-1989) was born in St. Louis, MO. He headed what has become the world’s largest brewery, Anheuser-Busch. In 1953, he purchased the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and inspired them to compete in six World Series from . . . Map (db m192129) HM
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9 Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau — Muralist / Broadcasters
Muralist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) was born in Neosho, MO. An America regionalist painter, he is best known for his mural paintings depicting common everyday scenes of Midwestern life. Some of his most famous paintings and murals are . . . Map (db m192117) HM
10 Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau — The Civil War / The Boys of Summer / Sports Dazzlers
The Civil War Dred Scott (1795-1858) was born into slavery in Virginia and relocated with the family when it moved to St. Louis in 1830. In 1846, he sued to gain his freedom. After 11 years, in a landmark decision, he was denied his freedom . . . Map (db m192154) HM
11 Missouri, Cass County, Pleasant Hill — 119 First StreetHistoric Building circa 1907
The first building was destroyed by fire in 1893. In 1907 the present building was erected for a pool hall. It was constructed to hold a second story that was never built on. The pool hall is believed to be the oldest in the state of Missouri . . . Map (db m88567) HM
12 Missouri, Cass County, Pleasant Hill — 136 First StreetHistoric Building circa 1868
A bakery was here 1867-95. In 1891 a fire started up the street. Men were on top of 136 pouring on water from a line of buckets. A restaurant here in 1905 with sleeping rooms upstairs advertised "25 cents gets a square meal." In 1920 a cleaning and . . . Map (db m88469) HM
13 Missouri, Franklin County, Washington — 1935 St. Francis Borgia School Building
St. Francis Borgia's high school program was established in 1901 with fourteen girls and nine boys in the first class. In 1933, its first four year, fully accredited, high school program was introduced. The 1935 school building was built to . . . Map (db m169268) HM
14 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — "The Boy and The Man"
Nationally renowned sports artist Amadee Wohlschlaeger of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in St. Louis, Missouri, conceptualized and designed "The Boy and The Man" in the form of a drawing in 1963 that was unveiled to the public in the August 18th . . . Map (db m72165) HM
15 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Anthony "Tony" La Russa
Born October 4, 1944 in Tampa, FL To Tony and Oliva (Cuervo) La Russa Brother to Eva Married Elaine Coker on December 31, 1973 Father to Bianca and Devon Made big-league debut with Kansas City Athletics May 10, 1963 Played six . . . Map (db m173438) HM
16 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Bob BroegRobert William Broeg (Rhymes With "Plague")
Born in St. Louis, MO in 1918 to Robert and Alice Broeg Attended Cleveland High School and the University of Missouri - Columbia Married to the late Dorothy Carr Married to Lynette Anton since 1977 Associated Press Sportswriter in . . . Map (db m72135) HM
17 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Bobby Bell
Born in Shelby, NC in 1940 to Pink and Zannie Bell Attended Cleveland High School and the University of Minnesota Father to Tracie, Bobby, Jr., and Joshua Two-time All-American Linebacker/Defensive End at the University of Minnesota . . . Map (db m72110) HM
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18 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Charles Graham "Charlie" Spoonhour
Born June 23, 1939 Father to Jay & Stephen Married Vicki Korner August 7, 1987 Died February 1, 2012 College basketball coach with 578-265 record including 373-202 in 19 NCAA seasons & directed his teams to 12 NCAA Division I . . . Map (db m173550) HM
19 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Cheryl Burnett
Born June 13, 1958 in Centralia, Missouri Daughter of Harold and Shirley Burnett Sister to Greg Burnett and Jeanne (Burnett) Dorr Aunt to Joy (Dorr) Bittle, Dustin Dorr and Holly (Dorr) Hopson Graduated from Centralia High School in . . . Map (db m173544) HM
20 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Coach Norm Stewart"Stormin' Norman"
Norman Stewart was born January 20, 1935 in Shelby County, Missouri. In 1952, he enrolled at the University of Missouri, becoming a standout in both basketball and baseball for the Tigers. Stewart was a two-time team captain, and all-Big Seven . . . Map (db m173442) HM
21 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Dan Dierdorf
Born June 29, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to John and Evelyn Dierdorf Married to Debbie Grzywacz on November 2, 1979 Father to Dan, Kristen, Dana and Katherine Played at the University of Michigan where he was named to seven All-American Teams . . . Map (db m72214) HM
22 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Don Faurot
Born in Mountain Grove, MO, in 1902 to Frederick W. and Charlotte Faurot Attended Mountain Grove High School and University of Missouri-Columbia Married to Mary Davidson Father to Jane, Aileen, and Julie Blue-Gray Game Hall of Fame . . . Map (db m72211) HM
23 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Dorrel "Whitey" Herzog
Born November 9, 1931 in New Athens, IL to Edgar and Lietta (Fanke) Herzog Married to Mary Lou Sinn on February 8, 1953 Father to Debra, David and Jim Batted .285 while playing for the New York Yankees' Minor League club, the Joplin . . . Map (db m72158) HM
24 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Dr. Mary Jo Wynn
Born December 24, 1931 in Hartville, Missouri To William Thomas and Tina (Russell) Wynn Sister to Jewell, Virginia, Marie, Lena, Tom Jr. and Russell Graduated from Hartville High School in 1949, Southwest Missouri State College (now . . . Map (db m173449) HM
25 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Edwin T. "Ned" Reynolds
Born in 1941 in Haddonfield, New Jersey Son to William and Edwina Reynolds A brother to Bill and Jack Father to Stephanie Hasse, grandfather to Jacob and Sylvia Hasse First appeared on TV at age 14 on NBC's "The Today Show" . . . Map (db m173441) HM
26 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Garvin "Gary" Filbert
Born June 7, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO to Harold and Fern Filbert Married to Glenda Hall on March 26, 1983 Father to Scott, Laura, Lisa, Preston, Lydia, Brian and Brent Filbert, Michael and Terry Dodson, and Chris Boettcher Lettered in . . . Map (db m72166) HM
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27 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Gary R. Pinkel
Born on April 27, 1952 in Akron, Ohio Son of George and Gay (Robbins) Pinkel Father to Erin, Geoff and Blake Married Missy Martinette on June 27, 2015 Kenmore High School - Akron, Ohio, graduate and All-City wide receiver 1969 Kenmore . . . Map (db m173552) HM
28 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Gene Verlon Bess
Born March 3, 1935 to Hobson and Maude (Cramer) Bess Married to Nelda (McCann) Bess on May 27, 1961 Father to Garron, Janell and Brian Grandfather to Taylor, Kolby, Kiley and Bryelle 1953 graduate of Oak Ridge H.S., where he played . . . Map (db m173546) HM
29 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — George Howard Brett
Born in Glen Dale, WV in 1953 to Jack and Ethel Brett Attended El Segundo (CA) High School Married Leslie Davenport in 1992 Father to Jackson, Dylan, and Robin Spent his entire 21-year Major League career in Kansas City Only . . . Map (db m72136) HM
30 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Henry "Hank" Louis Stram
Born in Chicago, IL in 1923 to Henry and Nellie Wilszek Attended Lew Wallace High School and Purdue University Married Phyllis Persha in 1953 Father to Hank Jr., Dale, Stu, Julia Gary, and Mary Nell Head Coach and Vice President . . . Map (db m72130) HM
31 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Jack Buck
Born in Holyoke, MA, in 1924 to Earle and Kathleen Buck Attended Lakewood High School and Ohio State University Married to Carole Lintzenich Father to Beverly, Jack Jr., Christine, Bonnie, Dan, Betsy, Joe, and Julie St. Louis . . . Map (db m72090) HM
32 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Jackie Marie Stiles
Born in Kansas City, Kansas to Pat and Pam Stiles Attended Claflin High School, Claflin, KS and Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO USA Today and Parade High School All-American First Teams - 1997 Missouri Valley . . . Map (db m72108) HM
33 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Jerry Hughes
Born February 12, 1949 in Boonville, MO To Jim Frank and Eleanor (Smith) Hughes Married to Victoria (Dinkel) Hughes December 26, 1992 Father to Greg, Chad, Parker, and Ashley Three-year golf letterman for University of Central . . . Map (db m173451) HM
34 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil
Born in Carrabelle, FL in 1911 to John Sr. and Luella O’Neil Attended Edward Waters College Married Ora Lee Owen in 1946 Played for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938-1943 Managed for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1948-1955 Served . . . Map (db m72094) HM
35 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — John Kadlec
Born October 23, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Frank and Lillian (Onder) Kadlec Married to Mary Agnes “Dolly” Jacobi on February 3, 1951 Father to Judy, Peggy, John and Joan Graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School, earning . . . Map (db m72215) HM
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36 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — John Q. Hammons
Born in Fairview, MO in 1919 to James O. and Hortense (Bass) Hammons Attended Fairview Schools and Southwest Missouri Teachers College Married Juanita K. Baxter in 1949 Entered into hotel development in 1958 by purchasing 10 Holiday . . . Map (db m72091) HM
37 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — John V. "Pete" Adkins
Born September 9, 1924 in Wellsville, Missouri To John and Myrtle (Frisbie) Adkins Married Lorraine (Fenner) on June 12, 1948 Father to Mike, Terry and Danny Served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 Earned undergraduate degree from . . . Map (db m173433) HM
38 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Jon Thomas Sundvold
Born July 2, 1961 Son of Robert & Rachel (Quien) Sundvold Married to Tamara Gilmore, June 28, 1986 Father to Wilson, Caroline, Anna Kate 1979 graduate of Blue Springs High School 6-foot-2 guard scored 2,157 points for Blue Springs . . . Map (db m173445) HM
39 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Lamar Hunt
Born in Eldorado, Ar. in 1932 to Lyda Bunker Hunt and Haroldson Layfayette [sic] Hunt Graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. and Southern Methodist University Married Norma Lynn Knobel in 1964 Father of Lamar, Jr., Sharron . . . Map (db m72115) HM
40 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Len Dawson
Born in Alliance, OH, in 1935 to James and Annie Dawson Attended Alliance High School and Purdue University Married to Linda Father to Lisa and Lenny Missouri Sports Hall of Fame – 1994 Pro Football Hall of Fame – 1987 . . . Map (db m72210) HM
41 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Louis Clark Brock
Born in El Dorado, AR in 1939 to Maud and Paralee Brock From Age Two grew up in Collonston, LA Attended Union High School and Southern University Married to Jacqueline Gaitor Father to Wanda, Lou, Jr., Emory and Daniel Led Southern . . . Map (db m72157) HM
42 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Norman E. Stewart
Born in Leonard, MO in 1935 to Kenneth and Leona Stewart Attended Shelbyville High School and the University of Missouri - Columbia Married to Virginia Zimmerley Father to Jeffrey, Lindsey Scott, and Laura All-State High School . . . Map (db m72129) HM
43 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith
Born December 26, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama to Clovis and Marvella (Pugh) Smith Father to Osborne II, Dustin and Taryn Played for the San Diego Padres from 1978-1981 and for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1982-1996 Fifteen Time National . . . Map (db m72212) HM
44 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Richard Albert "Dick" Vermeil
Born October 30, 1936, in Calistoga, California To Louis and Alice (Wilson) Vermeil Married Carol (Drake) on January 28, 1956 Father to Rick, Dave and Nancy Spent 32 seasons overall as a coach, 19 as an NFL coach and 15 as an NFL head . . . Map (db m173437) HM
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45 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Robert L. "Bob" Pettit Jr.
Born in Baton Rouge, LA in 1932 to Robert L. and Margaret Brandon Pettit Attended Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University Married Carole Crowell in 1965 Father to Peyton, Robert, and Mary Luckett 2-Time All-American . . . Map (db m72162) HM
46 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Russell William "Rusty" Wallace
Born in Fenton, MO in 1956 to Russ and Judy Wallace Attended Fox Senior High School Married to Patti Father to Greg, Katie, and Steve Made driving debut at Lakehill (MO) Speedway - 1973 Central Auto Racing Association Rookie of the . . . Map (db m72151) HM
47 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Stanley Frank Musial
Born in Donora, PA in 1920 to Lukasz and Mary Musial Attended Donora High School Married to Lillian Labash Father to Dick, Gerry, Janet, and Jean Played for 22 years with the St. Louis Cardinals Won 3 World Series Rings Won 3 . . . Map (db m72088) HM
48 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — The Catch
West Plains, Missouri's Bill Virdon emerged as the unsung star of the 1960 World Series, boosting the Pittsburgh Pirates to an upset of the New York Yankees. While all remember Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 home run, Virdon's spectacular defense in center . . . Map (db m191305) HM
49 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Thomas Michael "Mike" Shannon
Born July 15, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri To Thomas and Elizabeth (Richardson) Shannon Married to Judith Ann Bufe on February 7, 1959 Father to Thomas Michael Jr., Timothy, Patricia, Margaret, Daniel and Erin Graduated from Christian . . . Map (db m173435) HM
50 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — William Charles "Bill" Virdon
Born June 9, 1931, in Hazel Park, Michigan To Charles Neles and Bertha Mae (Marley) Virdon Married to Shirley L. Shemwell on November 17, 1951 Father to Deborah Ann, Linda Sue and Lisa Lee Signed by the New York Yankees in 1950 . . . Map (db m191431) HM
51 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — William L. (Bill) Rowe
Born December 4, 1939 in Marionville, Mo., to Loy and May (Bigelow) Rowe Married to late wife Grace Ann (French) Rowe, 1968 Married to Nydia May (Jenkins) Rowe June 6, 1981 Father to Jeff and Nancy; Papa to Gracie, Drew and Ellie . . . Map (db m173545) HM
52 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — William Payne Stewart1957 - 1999
Born in Springfield, MO in 1957 to William Louis Stewart and Bee Payne-Stewart Attended Greenwood High School and Southern Methodist University Married to Tracey Ferguson Stewart Father to Chelsea and Aaron AT&T Pebble Beach . . . Map (db m72093) HM
53 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — William Payne Stewart1957 - 1999
Born in Springfield to William Louis Stewart and Bee Payne-Stewart Attended Greenwood High School, Springfield and Southern Methodist University, Dallas Married to Tracey Ferguson Stewart, father to Chelsea and Aaron All-American at . . . Map (db m72146) HM
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54 Missouri, Harrison County, Bethany — Home of Babe Adams
World Series 1909Map (db m64456) HM
55 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, 18th And Vine — Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), located in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, is dedicated to preserve the rich history of professional African-American baseball of the early 1900s to the 1950s and its profound impact on . . . Map (db m98412) HM
56 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Central Hyde Park — The First Golf Course in Kansas City
Play began on the Kenwood Golf Links, an extension of the Hyde Park Country Club, in 1894. A group composed mostly of transplanted Scots laid out nine holes between 36th and 38th Streets, Gillham (Oak) to Charlotte, with the ninth green in the yard . . . Map (db m67795) HM
57 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Downtown Kansas City — John "Buck" O'Neil Center
This Building was originally constructed as the Paseo YMCA which opened in 1914 to provide Kansas citians of color a place that would specifically allow them a public or private multi-purpose facility serving as a meeting place for community . . . Map (db m98433) HM
58 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Amos Otis
Born: April 26, 1947 Mobile, Alabama Batted/Threw: Right Position: Center fielder Amos Otis played center field for the Kansas City Royals from 1970 to 1983. He was an All-Star in 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1976 and a gold glove award . . . Map (db m198919) HM
59 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Bobby Bell
Born: June 17, 1940 Shelby, North Carolina College: Minnesota Position: Linebacker/Defensive End Bobby Bell played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League from 1963-1969 and continued to play for the Chiefs in the . . . Map (db m198924) HM
60 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest athletes of the 20th Century. Born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919. Robinson grew up in Pasadena, California, and was an outstanding high school and collegiate athlete in track & field, basketball, football, and . . . Map (db m198927) HM
61 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil
Born: Nov. 13, 1911 Carrabelle, Florida Died: Oct. 6, 2006 Kansas City, Missouri Threw: Right Position: First baseman, Outfielder, Manager Buck O'Neil played for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938-1947 winning the Negro American League . . . Map (db m198930) HM
62 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — John Mayberry
Born: Feb. 18, 1949 Detroit, Michigan Batted/Threw: Left Position: First baseman John Mayberry was a classic left handed slugging first baseman for the Kansas City Royals from 1972-1977. He took center stage his first season in Kansas . . . Map (db m198922) HM
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63 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — John Thomas Wyatt
Born: April 19, 1935 Chicago, Illinois Died: April 6, 1998 Omaha, Nebraska Batted/Threw: Right Position: Relief pitcher John Wyatt was 26 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 8, 1961, after pitching in the Negro . . . Map (db m198931) HM
64 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Kansas City Municipal Stadium
Timeline: 1923: Stadium opens as "Muehlebach Field", named for George Muehlebach, who owned the minor-league Blues 1924: KC Monarchs won the Negro Leagues World Series here 1937: Ballpark was named "Ruppert Stadium" honoring Yankees . . . Map (db m198933) HM
65 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
Born: July 7, 1906 Mobile, Alabama Died: June 8, 1982 Kansas City, Missouri Threw: Right Position: Pitcher Satchel Paige was known for his outstanding control as a pitcher and his love for the game of baseball which made him one of . . . Map (db m198929) HM
66 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Municipal Stadium
Known as: • Muehlebach Field (1923-1937) • Ruppert Stadium (1937-1943) • Blues Stadium (1943-1954) • Municipal Stadium (1955-1976) (front side:) You are standing on the former site of Municipal Stadium, originally named . . . Map (db m198918) HM
67 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Otis Taylor
Born: August 11, 1942 Houston, Texas College: Prairie View A&M University Position: Wide Receiver Was one of the best and most exciting wide receivers of his era…Played in one AFL All-Star game after the 1966 season and two AFC-NFC Pro . . . Map (db m198932) HM
68 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — The Truman Sports Complex
The Jackson County Sports Complex Authority was established in 1967 as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri to serve as the landlord between Jackson County and the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Construction began in the . . . Map (db m118948) HM
69 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Willie Lanier
Born: Aug. 21, 1945 Clover, Virginia College: Morgan State Position: Linebacker Willie Lanier played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League from 1967-1969 and in the National Football from 1970-1977. He was an AFL . . . Map (db m198925) HM
70 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Neighborhood United for Action — Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
front left panel Leroy Robert (picture of Satchel) July 7, 1906 June 8, 1982 front right panel Lahoma Jean (picture of Lahoma) April 7, 1922 Sept. . . . Map (db m26607) HM
71 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Sunset Hill — First Home of the Kansas City Country Club
In 1896, two years after introducing golf to Kansas City at the Kenwood Golf Links east of Gilham and south of 36th Street, devotees of the game sought larger space here, at Seth Ward's east pasture. A $1-a-year lease was signed, and a nine-hole . . . Map (db m88252) HM
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72 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Swope Park — Kansas City's First Public Golf Course
Immediately east of the Shelter House, nine holes laid out by James Dalgleish, professional at the nearby Evanston Golf Club, were opened September 5, 1906. An exhibition match featuring Dalgleish and the other two local professionals drew a small, . . . Map (db m30301) HM
73 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — 308
Lifetime Batting Average of Jake Beckley, a Hannibal native who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.Map (db m156630) HM
74 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — 3117
Career Strike Outs of St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson. Dominating and intimidating on the mound, Gibson won 251 games during his career, 56 by shutout. His best season was 1968, when he went 22-9 with a 1.12 Earned Run Average and 13 Shutouts. . . . Map (db m156629) HM
75 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — 342
Career-high single season Batting Average of Red Schoendienst - 1953. The St. Louis Cardinal Great and Baseball Hall of Fame member. Helped the Cardinals to win the World Series as a player in 1946 and as manager in 1967. He was elected to the . . . Map (db m156639) HM
76 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — 351⅛
In 1951, Eddie Gaedel, only three feet seven inches tall, became the shortest player to ever play in the majors. Wearing the number ⅛ on the back of his St. Louis Brown uniform, Gaedel walked on four pitches. Gaedel had been signed by . . . Map (db m156640) HM
77 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — 376
Stan Musial's Batting Average in 1948. In arguably the greatest statistical season ever, Musial led the National League that year in Batting Average, Hits, Doubles, Triples, RBIs, Runs Scored, Slugging Percentage, On Base Percentage, and . . . Map (db m156632) HM
78 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — 390
Batting Average of Kansas City Royal George Brett in 1980. .390 marked the highest Batting Average in the American League since World War II. Brett was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, after finishing his career with 3154 Hits, 317 . . . Map (db m156637) HM
79 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — Clemens Field Commemoration
Within the walls of Clemens Field, three fields were commemorated in 1987 in honor of three individuals: • Lloyd "Rags" Ragland for his contribution as a player, coach, and lifetime supporter of baseball in Hannibal, Missouri. • Carl . . . Map (db m156641) HM
80 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — Jake Beckley"Old Eagle Eye" — Aug. 4, 1867 — June 25, 1918 —
Buried in Riverside Cemetery Hannibal, Mo. Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, N.Y., Aug. 9, 1971 Major Records Most Games Played at First Base 2368 Most Putouts at First Base 23696 Most Chances at First Base 25000 Life . . . Map (db m156628) HM
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81 Missouri, Nodaway County, Maryville — Welton IdekerWelton Ideker Entrance
A lifelong native of Mound City, Missouri, Welton Ideker served on the Northwest [Missouri State University] Board of Regents from 1977 to 1983. Always a progressive thinker, during his Board tenure, Welton endorsed the Regents' vote to pursue . . . Map (db m66492) HM
82 Missouri, Platte County, Kansas City — B9 — Football Fever
Can you imagine rooting for the Kansas City Texans? Team owner, Lamar Hunt, once considered keeping the nickname of the team he brought to our town from Dallas in 1963. Instead, after considering such monikers as the “Steers,” the . . . Map (db m43197) HM
83 Missouri, Platte County, Kansas City — C1 — KC's Baseball Story
To many fans outside of K.C., it might seem as if the birth of baseball here began when Ewing Kauffman founded the Kansas City Royals in 1969, and gave the town the beautiful, now-named Kauffman Stadium in 1973. And it might seem as if our most . . . Map (db m196103) HM
84 Missouri, Platte County, Kansas City — A4 — Satchel Paige
He wasn’t born in Kansas City, but in his heart, Satchel Paige called it home. As a pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs and six other teams, Satchel Paige was the nearest thing to a legend that ever came out of the Negro Leagues. His fastball and . . . Map (db m43183) HM
85 Missouri, Platte County, Kansas City — C3 — Swope Park
Bing Crosby once played in a golf tournament here for the American War Dads. Boulder climbers can often be seen challenging its rock formations. And the strains of celebrity singers can be heard in the air all summer long (between the roar of lions . . . Map (db m43227) HM
86 Missouri, Pulaski County, Waynesville — James Richard LivingstonJuly 19 1935 to April 25 1996 — In Memory Of —
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Founding Member of the Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders, Mountainman, Sportsman, Civic Leader, Educator, and to all others, a Friend. You will be missed by all. Until next time Ozark Mountainman, Keep Your . . . Map (db m158044) HM
87 Missouri, St. Charles County, Defiance — Baseball in Defiance
Baseball has played an important role in the lives of St. Charles County residents. According to the St. Charles News, the first recorded local game was played July 1, 1875 between the St. Charles Browns and the St. Charles Acadia. . . . Map (db m169482) HM
88 Missouri, St. Louis, Central West End — World's Largest Chess PieceGuinness World Record
King piece measuring 20 feet tall (6.096 m) and 9 feet, 2 inches (2.79 m) in diameter at the base and weighing 10,860 pounds (4,926 kg). The piece is 53 times larger than its model—the "Championship Staunton" king custom—designed by The . . . Map (db m141201) HM
89 Missouri, St. Louis, Delmar Loop — Whitey HerzogBorn November 9, 1931
Beloved Cardinals manager Dorrel "Whitey" Herzog enjoyed a solid, eight-year playnig career from 1956-1963, but in his own words, "baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." He managed the Kansas City Royals to three straight . . . Map (db m124789) HM
90 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — "For America"September 17, 2001 — Greatest Moments —
Jack Buck welcomed back baseball after the interruption caused by the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks with a recitation of his original poem "For America."Map (db m151832) HM
91 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 106 WinsSeptember 27, 1942 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals established a new club record with 106 wins. Known for their speed, the "Swifties" swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs on the final day of the season to finish two games ahead of the Brooklyn Dodgers and claim the National . . . Map (db m151985) HM
92 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1990
May - In response to enabling legislation passed during the 1989 Missouri General Assembly session, the project's governmental sponsors (State of Missouri, St. Louis County, and The City of St. Louis) appointed 11 Commissioners, formally . . . Map (db m142042) HM
93 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1991
Necessary financing was obtained through the issuance of three series of bonds totaling $258,670,000, at the time, the largest publicly financed project in the State of Missouri. The conceptual design for this facility was accomplished and . . . Map (db m142044) HM
94 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1992
The design of the major building systems was completed. The systems include: • 1.7 million square feet of finished space • two 726-foot north-south roof trusses and five 600-foot east-west roof trusses • moveable overhead light grid • . . . Map (db m142045) HM
95 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1993
January - Site preparation and final design were completed. March - Construction began of the foundation, anchored by 585 piers drilled into bedrock to provide maximum structural stability. May-July - Bids were received and contracts were . . . Map (db m141887) HM
96 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1994
A Workforce Diversity Program was developed with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists to promote the employment of female and minority workers on the project. Negotiations were begun to relocate the National Football League Los Angeles Rams . . . Map (db m141884) HM
97 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1995
The Authority entered into a Relocation Agreement with the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Football at the New Stadium, Inc., and the Los Angeles Rams Football Company, Inc., for the Rams to relocate to St. Louis. Nearly 1.6 . . . Map (db m141847) HM
98 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1996
The new facility receive its permanent occupancy permit for all events from the City of St. Louis after it passed all required safety inspections. The operations of the domed stadium and convention center expansion were turned over to the St. . . . Map (db m141844) HM
99 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 1997
The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority voted unanimously to dedicate the park area in honor of Authority Chairman Robert J. Baer. All construction contracts associated with the project were closed out, with no . . . Map (db m141842) HM
100 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — 25 Innings = 1 WinSeptember 11, 1974 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals beat the New York Mets 4-3 in one of the longest games ever, a 25 inning affair at Shea Stadium.Map (db m133393) HM

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