Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sherry Magee
Outfielder Phillies 1904 - 1914
— Inducted 2003 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 19, 2024
1. Sherry Magee Marker
Inscription.
Sherry Magee. Outfielder , Phillies 1904 - 1914. First batting champion for Phillies in 20th century when he hit .331 in 1910. Also led National League that year in RBI (123), runs (110), total bases (263), slugging percentage (.507). Hit above .300 four other times. Led NL in RBI in 1907 and 1914. Phillies' all-time stolen base leader with 387. Stole 40 or more bases five times with high of 55 in 1906. Batted .299 in 1,521 Phillies games. Ranks second on club list in triples (127), third in doubles (337). Also in top 10 in runs, hits, RBI, total bases, singles, extra-base hits. Third among Phillies outfielders in games played.
First batting champion for Phillies in 20th century when he hit .331 in 1910. Also led National League that year in RBI (123), runs (110), total bases (263), slugging percentage (.507). Hit above .300 four other times. Led NL in RBI in 1907 and 1914. Phillies' all-time stolen base leader with 387. Stole 40 or more bases five times with high of 55 in 1906. Batted .299 in 1,521 Phillies games. Ranks second on club list in triples (127), third in doubles (337). Also in top 10 in runs, hits, RBI, total bases, singles, extra-base hits. Third among Phillies outfielders in games played.
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1904.
Location. 39° 54.41′ N, 75° 10.044′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Hartranft Street, on the right when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Hartranft St, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Samuel (here, next to this marker); Bob Boone (here, next to this marker); Billy Hamilton
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photo1. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
