Eddie Plank (1875-1926)

Eddie Plank (1875-1926) (HM5GH)

Location: Gettysburg, PA 17325 Adams County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 50.186', W 77° 13.877'

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Baseball great. One of the most dominant pitchers of the twentieth century. "Gettysburg Eddie" 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.
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HM NumberHM5GH
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Year Placed2000
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at 4:09am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 309075 N 4411985
Decimal Degrees39.83643333, -77.23128333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 50.186', W 77° 13.877'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 50' 11.16" N, 77° 13' 52.62" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 324-398 US-15 BUS, Gettysburg PA 17325, US
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