Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Willie Larry Randolph
New York Yankees, 1976-1988
Co-Captain, 1986-1988
Coach, 1994-2004
A consistent and patient hitter, especially with runners on base, Randolph was popular with fans and teammates alike. He was also an exceptional defender at second base, known for his ability to turn the double play.
In 13 seasons as a player with the Yankees, he competed in four World Series, winning two, a five-time All-Star in pinstripes, he compiled a .275 batting average and a .374 on-base percentage with the club.
He won the 1980 A.L. Silver Slugger Award with a .427 on-base percentage, 30 stolen bases, and a league-leading 119 walks.
Later, he was a coach for the Yankees dynasty that won four World Series titles, in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000.
Erected 2015 by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 73° 55.526′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Melvin Leon Stottlemyre, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Jorge Rafael De Posada Villeta (here, next to this marker); Billy Martin (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Richard Michael Gossage (here, next to this marker); Phil Rizzuto (here, next to this marker); Elston Gene Howard (here, next to this marker); Elston Howard (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
