Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson

(1935 - )

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine — 1997 Inductee —

Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson Marker

Inscription. Lifelong resident of his native Sumter, SC., more noted for basketball prowess, twice named all state in high school. Rejecting numerous scholarships, signed for the Yankees by H.P. Dawson and broke in with 1953 Norfolk Tars.

Led 1954 Eastern League in 5 categories with Birmingham. Made NY debut at age 19 after .296 mark at Denver in 1955. .328 average with 52 extra base hits in 1956 at Denver earned him regular Yankee spot through 1965.

Named to Sporting News A.L. All Star Team 5 straight years (1961-1965) winning gold gloves each year. Runner-up to Mickey Mantle for A.L. MVP in 1962, led league with 209 hits, tied A.L. mark by leading in AB’s 3 straight years (1962-64).

Named to 7 All Star games and played in 7 World Series. Remains only player named MVP from losing team (1960). At time of induction still held Series records for hits (13), rbi (12) and runs (8) in a series, rbi in a game (6), as well as hits in a 5 games series (9).

After retirement at age 31, long time successful baseball coach at University of South Carolina, finishing 2nd in 1975 College World Series with a 51-6 record.

Member of South Carolina Hall of Fame, has served as President of Baseball Chapel, remains active in fellowship of Christian Athletes and has accumulated scores of awards for community

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and humanitarian service.

Erected 1997 by The Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 36° 50.6′ N, 76° 16.76′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue 0.1 miles north of Water Street. The marker is located on the main concourse of Harbor Park baseball stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 W. (Rapid Robert) Feller (here, next to this marker); Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (here, next to this marker); Richard J. (Dick) Davis, Jr. (here, next to this marker); James F. (Jimmy) Ewell (here, next to this marker); Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny (here, next to this marker); William Beck (Swish) Nicholson (a few steps from this marker); Thomas F. (Tommy) Holmes (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson Marker

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. Bobby Richardson. (Submitted on July 21, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 21, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Bobby Richardson - New York Yankees image. Click for full size.

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3. Bobby Richardson - New York Yankees

Photographed by City of Norfolk

4. Harbor Park

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 21, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.