EHMKE FAMILY HOME
N 42° 32.265 W 079° 10.164
17T E 650325 N 4711108
Howard Ehmeke 1894 - 1959, near Silver Creek, New York
Waymark Code: WM1RBD
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2007
Views: 29
Howard Ehmeke, 1894 - 1959,
Lived here. World Series star.
Pitched for SC High School,
Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia.
1929 Series win and record.
Howard Jonathan Ehmke (Bob)
Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 3", Weight 190 lb.
Debut April 12, 1915
Final Game May 22, 1930
Born April 24, 1894 in Silver Creek, NY USA
Died March 17, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA USA
On April 15, 1927, Howard Ehmke gave up the first of Babe Ruth's 60 home runs while pitching for the Philadelphia A's.
Marker Name: Ehmke Family Home
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Town of Hanover HHC
City/Town/Village Name: Silver Creek - Hanover
County: Chautauqua
Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1)
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not Listed
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