Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller
(1918 - 2010)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller Marker
Still in first season, set A.L. record fanning 17 Philadelphia As. In 1938, got 18 Tigers to set M.L. record that stood for 31 years. 1st pitcher to win over 20 before age of 21, with 24 in 1939.
Enlisted in the Navy, Dec. 9, 1941, spent 4 years, gained 8 Battle Stars on U.S.S. Alabama. Pitched for the Navy in Norfolk before returning to Indians in late 1945.
Fast ball clocked over 100 M.P.H., led A.L. in strikeouts 1938-1941 and 1946-48 setting M.L. record in 1946 with 348. Won 20 or more 6 times, pitched 3 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters among 266 wins.
All Star Game 8 times, World Series twice, Sporting News Player of Year (1940) and top pitcher (1951), elected to Hall of Fame on first ballot in 1962.
Erected by The Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 36° 50.598′ N, 76° 16.763′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of Park Avenue and Water Street. The marker is located on the main concourse of Harbor
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads, specifically in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dorrel Norman (Whitey) Herzog (here, next to this marker); Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson (here, next to this marker); Metropolitan Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); William (Mookie) Wilson (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (a few steps from this marker); James F. (Jimmy) Ewell (a few steps from this marker); Steve Springer (a few steps from this marker); Richard J. (Dick) Davis, Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller. The Tidewater Baseball Shrine recognizes players and executives who have significantly contributed to the game of baseball in the Tidewater area of Virginia. The shrine is located at Harbor Park, which is home to the Norfolk Tides, a AAA minor league baseball team affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles
The Norfolk Tides annually induct new members into the shrine.
Also see . . .
1. Robert William Andrew Bob Feller. (Submitted on July 20, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Bob Feller.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller Marker
3. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 20, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by National Museum of American History
3. Bob Feller 1954 Bowman Baseball Card
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
