Home of Jack Warhop
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N 37° 38.664 W 080° 52.979
17S E 510323 N 4166368
Babe Ruth's first two major league home runs were hit off of this pitcher.
Waymark Code: WMWMFX
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2017
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Home of Jack Warhop
Babe Ruth's first two major league home runs, 6 May and 2 June 1915, were hit off pitcher John Wauhop, 1884-1960, at the Polo Grounds in N.Y. Wauhop, playing under name of Warhop and "Chief" played for Highlanders, who became the NY Yankees, Sept. 1908-15, compiling record of 69 wins and 93 losses for .426 avg. Born on Powley's Ck., he played for Hinton C&O RR team.
Marker Number: none on marker
Marker Title: Home of Jack Warhop
Marker Location: Bellepoint Park
County or Independent City: Bellepoint, WV
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 1999
Web Site: Not listed
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