Saint Anthony Park in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Tom Greenwade

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2014

1. Tom Greenwade Marker

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Largely regarded as the most successful Scout in baseball history, Greenwade was responsible for signing New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle, and also played a significant role in persuading the Brooklyn Dodgers to pursue Jackie Robinson.

Greenwade, who began his life in baseball as both a pitcher and a manager in the Minor Leagues, got his start in scouting with the St. Louis Browns in 1941. He joined the Yankees organization in 1949 and was instrumental in building the club's dynasty through the 1960s. Apart from Mantle, his signings include such notable players as Elston Howard, Bill Virdon, Ralph Terry, George Kell, and Bobby Murcer.

A lifelong resident of Willard, Mo, Greenwade died in 1986 at the age of 81.

Erected 2009 by Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame and the Goldklang Group.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 44° 58.324′ N, 93° 10.496′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Saint Anthony Park. Marker is part of the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1771 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul MN 55108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Al Avila (here, next to this marker); Terry Reynolds (here, next to this marker); Kenneth Wayne Stauffer (here, next to this marker); Marti Wolever (here, next to this marker); Phil Rizzo (here, next to this marker); Harold "Hep" Cronin (here, next to this marker); The Hamline Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterinary Medicine (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

More about this marker. The Saint Paul Saints Baseball Club is moving to Lowertown Stadium in downtown Saint Paul. The Hall of Fame markers will likely be relocated to the new stadium, which will open for the 2015 season.

Also see . . .
1. Tom Greenwade. Society for American Baseball Research website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Tom Greenwade: The Great Yankee Who Helped Win Nine World Championships. Bleacher Report website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Tom Greenwade Obituary. New York Times (Aug 14, 1986) (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

4. Midway Stadium Complex. St. Paul website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

5. Saint Paul Saints. Official team website

Mickey Mantle & Tom Greenwade image. Click for full size.

via SABR, 1953

2. Mickey Mantle & Tom Greenwade

homepage (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

6. The Goldklang Group. Group website homepage (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

4. Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium

Markers in distance, beyond Snoopy's outstretched right hand

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.