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

James F. (Jimmy) Ewell

(1919-1994)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

James F. (Jimmy) Ewell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. James F. (Jimmy) Ewell Marker

Inscription. Norfolk native, started as batboy with 1934 Norfolk Tars, became trainer for Ray White’s Norfolk Club in 1938. In Navy Medical Corps 1941-45, then returned to Tars. 1949 promoted to Newark and then in mid-season to Yankees in time for World Series.

Trainer for Kansas City A’s from 1955-60, then handled start-up of expansion Houston Colt 45s. named to ‘60, ‘66, ‘68, ‘77 All Star teams and completed 18 years with Houston organization before retiring after 1978 season.

First man from medical field named to Tidewater Baseball Shrine.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 36° 50.597′ N, 76° 16.757′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue 0.1 miles north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. 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: Richard J. (Dick) Davis, Jr. (here, next to this marker); William Beck (Swish) Nicholson (here, next to this marker); Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson

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(here, next to this marker); Clarence M. (Ace) Parker (here, next to this marker); Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller (a few steps from this marker); Erwin C. (Bob) Porterfield (a few steps from this marker); Thomas F. (Tommy) Holmes (a few steps from this marker); Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding James F. (Jimmy) Ewell. 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. James Floyd “Doc” Ewell Sr. (Submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. James F. (Jimmy) Ewell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.