Stanley Coveleski Memorial
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Title
Stanley Coveleski Memorial
Subject
Memorial
Description
This monument was dedicated on August 23, 1997 in honor of Major League Baseball player Stanley Coveleski (July 13, 1889 - March 20, 1984).
Coveleski pitched for several teams in a career that spanned 17 years from 1912 to 1928. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
The dedication took place right before the beginning of the annual Anthracite Heritage Parade.
Ed Cove, nephew of Shamokin native Stanley Covelesk, served as the guest speaker. Cove talked about the experiences he had with his famous uncle. Project committee members distributed autographed baseball cards of Coveleski and displayed old-time photos of his career.
Tom Kutza, popular broadcaster for WISL radio, served as master of ceremonies. Kutza reminisced with stories about his interviews with Coveleski.
Coveleski pitched for several teams in a career that spanned 17 years from 1912 to 1928. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
The dedication took place right before the beginning of the annual Anthracite Heritage Parade.
Ed Cove, nephew of Shamokin native Stanley Covelesk, served as the guest speaker. Cove talked about the experiences he had with his famous uncle. Project committee members distributed autographed baseball cards of Coveleski and displayed old-time photos of his career.
Tom Kutza, popular broadcaster for WISL radio, served as master of ceremonies. Kutza reminisced with stories about his interviews with Coveleski.
Location:
Corner of Market and Arch Streets, Shamokin
Corner of Market and Arch Streets, Shamokin
Cost:
approx. $7,000
approx. $7,000
Sponsor/Benefactor:
The Stanley Coveleski Memorial Project, sponsored by the Shamokin Area Lions Club
The Stanley Coveleski Memorial Project, sponsored by the Shamokin Area Lions Club
Materials & Measurements:
It is a black granite bust that resembles polished anthracite coal and contains white block lettering.
It is a black granite bust that resembles polished anthracite coal and contains white block lettering.
Creator
Sculptor/Company:
Peter Molesevich of Kulpmont, Molesevich Monuments
Peter Molesevich of Kulpmont, Molesevich Monuments
Source
Date
August 23, 1997 -- Commemorating the life of Stanley Coveleski
(born Stanislaus Kowalewski, July 13, 1889 – March 20, 1984 in Shamokin, PA)
(born Stanislaus Kowalewski, July 13, 1889 – March 20, 1984 in Shamokin, PA)
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Files
Collection
Citation
Sculptor/Company:Peter Molesevich of Kulpmont, Molesevich Monuments, “Stanley Coveleski Memorial,” Stories of the Susquehanna Valley, accessed May 18, 2024, http://ssv.omeka.bucknell.edu/omeka/items/show/977.