Birthplace of Earle B. Combs

Birthplace of Earle B. Combs (HM1CKF)

Location: Beattyville, KY 41311 Owsley County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 29.999', W 83° 43.699'

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Centerfielder for Yankees, 1924-35, and coach, 1936-43, Combs helped New York win 11 pennants and 9 World Series. Lifetime batting average .325. This Pebworth native (1899-1976) was elected to the Ky. Athletic Hall of Fame in 1963 and to the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1970. With Louisville Colonels, 1922-23. On Board of Regents at Eastern Kentucky University, 1956-75.
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HM NumberHM1CKF
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number1627
Year Placed1978
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 4:27am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 258820 N 4153836
Decimal Degrees37.49998333, -83.72831667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 29.999', W 83° 43.699'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 29' 59.94" N, 83° 43' 41.94" W
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Area Code(s)606
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6 Fox Hunters Knob Rd, Beattyville KY 41311, US
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