Eddie Plank
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deano1943
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This Historical Marker is located at Carlisle St. and W. Lincoln Ave., Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMAJZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2006
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Baseball great. One of the most dominate pitchers of the twentieth century. "Gettysburg Eddie Plank compiled a record of 326-194 throughout his career (1901-17), mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics. He won 20 games or more eight times and helped the A's win six pennants and three world championships. Plank was born here, attended Gettysburg Academy. He retired and died in Gettysburg. Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1946.
Marker Name: Eddie Plank (1875 - 1926)
County: Adams
Date Dedicated: 08/31/2000
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Intersection of Carlisle Street and West Lincoln Avenue, Gettysburg
Category: Sports, Baseball
Website: [Web Link]
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