Clark Calvin Griffith
[south face of monument]:
{Rendering of Clark Calvin Griffith with the title} "The Old Fox"
Clark Calvin Griffith
Born Clear Creek, Missouri
November 20, 1869
Pitcher - Manager - Owner
Member of Hall of Fame
Won 237 — Lost 140
Devoted 69 years to baseball
Died Washington, D.C.
October 27, 1955.
An expression of love and admiration by his friends and the fans of Washington.
[east face of monument]:
Manager
First manager of Chicago White Sox in American League 1901.
First manager New York Yankees 1903. Managed Cincinnati Reds, 1909-1911; Washington Nationals, 1912-1920.
Won pennant for Chicago in first year as manager.
Finished second twice with the Yankees.
Finished in first division five out of nine years with Washington.
[west face of monument]:
Citizen - Humanitarian
Originated custom of inviting Chief Executive to opening day games.
Contributed to charities and was frind to thousands of young people.
A fierce patriot, a devoted husband, and a kind father.
Marker is at the intersection of 22nd Street SE and East Capitol Street, SE, on the right when traveling north on 22nd Street SE.
Courtesy hmdb.org
