Stadium Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chuck Thompson, Broadcaster

Inducted 1995

— Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame —

Chuck Thompson, Broadcaster Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 27, 2024

1. Chuck Thompson, Broadcaster Marker

Inscription.
Chuck Thompson, the voice of the Orioles, was inducted into the National Ball of Fame on August 1, 1993. Earlier that year he was honored with the Ford C. Frick Award. A long-time legend in Baltimore, his voice has evoked fond memories for over 45 years. Chuck was a veteran announcer even before coming to Baltimore in 1949, having started his career in 1939 in Reading, PA. From there he went to Philadelphia before arriving in our town. He has been the voice of the International League Orioles, the All-America Conference Colts, the Bullets, Navy football, American League Orioles and Senators games since 1995.

Erected by Baltimore Orioles Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1993.

Location. 39° 17.062′ N, 76° 37.24′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Stadium Area. It is on Eutaw Street south of West Camden Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 W Camden St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fred Uhlman Sr., Scout (here, next to this marker); 14 Lee May, 1B (here, next to this marker); William "Wild Bill" Hagy, Fan

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(here, next to this marker); 12 Paul Richards, MGR (here, next to this marker); Joe Angel, Broadcaster (here, next to this marker); J. Frank Cashen, GM (here, next to this marker); 1 Al Bumbry, OF (here, next to this marker); 33 Eddie Murray, 1B (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 23 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 29, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.