Aberdeen in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In memory of Ernie Tyler
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., September 19, 2021
1. In memory of Ernie Tyler Marker
Ernie Tyler was the umpire attendant for the Baltimore Orioles for 51 years. He worked 3,819 consecutive home games at Memorial Stadium and Camden Yards. From opening day 1960 to July 27, 2007 Ernie ended his streak to attend Cal Ripken, Jr.'s Hall of Fame ceremony. In 2004, Ernie Tyler was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame.
"He was Baltimore's true iron man and he will be missed." - Cal Ripken, Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 39° 31.932′ N, 76° 11.102′ W. Marker is in Aberdeen, Maryland, in Harford County. It can be reached from Long Drive 0.8 miles east of Gilbert Road, on the left when traveling east. This is part of the Ripken baseball complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen MD 21001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nationals Park (a few steps from this marker); Cal Ripken, Jr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens Bank Park (about 500 feet away); Wrigley Field (about 700 feet away); Memorial Stadium (about 700 feet away); James B. Baker House (approx. 1½ miles away); Aberdeen Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); 2008 Restoration of P.B. & W. Railroad Crossing and Later Pennsylvania Railroad Watchman's Shed (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aberdeen.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Great 8 (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., September 19, 2021
4. On the left are two hotels. In the right distance is the Cal Sr. Yard.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on October 7, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on September 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
