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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNH_israel-goldstein_Philadelphia-PA.html
Born & educated in this city, this leader of the Zionist movement, author, and conservative rabbi presided over many organizations, including the Jewish Nation Fund (1933-43), Zionist Organization of America (1943-61), & American Jewish Congress (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNG_eddie-gottlieb_Philadelphia-PA.html
A founder of the Basketball Association of America in 1946, the forerunner to the NBA, Gottlieb was introduced to basketball as a student here in 1914. "The Mogul" coached the award-winning SPHAS from the 1920s to 1950s and became the fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JSG_veterans-stadium_Philadelphia-PA.html
A multi-purpose stadium opened here in 1971 and served as home to Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles, 1971-2003. The stadium was the site of three World Series in 1980, 1983, and 1993; two Major League Baseball All-Star games in 1976 an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JSE_veterans-memorial_Philadelphia-PA.html
Philadelphia City Council in 1970 chose Veterans Stadium as the name for the city's new sports facility. Veterans Stadium opened April 10, 1971, was closed September 28, 2003 and imploded March 21, 2004.
To commemorate the site of Veterans Stadiu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JS9_veterans-stadium-sculptures_Philadelphia-PA.html
Joe Brown, a South Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, was a member of the Philadelphia Art Commission and a professor and sculptor at Princeton University. He was selected by the Art Commission in 1970 to produce four statues that…
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Connie Mack managed the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years, 1901-1950. His teams won nine American League pennants and five World Series. Mr. Mack never wore a uniform, preferring to manage in street clothes while holding a scorecard to signal hi…