Mike Cannavino
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GoonieNanny
N 42° 05.849 W 080° 04.678
17T E 576244 N 4661011
Mike excelled in sports which earned him a college scholarship in the 1920's, then he lost his leg in an auto accident.
Waymark Code: WMF8AJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2012
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The plaque reads: This is the former site of Erie's municipal baseball park Glenwood Field, renamed in 1968 Mike Cannavino Memorial Field, baseball continued to be played here until 1982.
Not on the plaque: Mike's athletic career was cut short, but many big ten coaches admired him and he got them to bring players to Erie for the Thanksgiving Gem City Bowl. Because of this many local athletes were discovered. He managed various ball teams at Glenwood Field. He wanted to build a new baseball park for Erie, but couldn't obtain enough financial support. He died in 1965.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Glenwood - Area of Erie Zoo
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