Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Richard (Bullet) Alexander
Tidewater Baseball Shrine 1998 Inductee
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Richard (Bullet) Alexander Marker
Joined Portsmouth Fire Department (1951), and served in U.S. Army (1951-53). Retired after 33 years as Captain in Fire Department in 1983. Began a secondary career as collegiate and high school umpire in 1966 that led him to the top of that profession.
Umpired Virginia High School Class A AA and AAA Championships for 33 years and worked every level of NCAA Regional Final Tournaments at Austin, TX (1983) and Tallahassee, FL (1984).
His ability brought him into international play involving teams from Cuba, Korea, Chinese Taipei and ultimately to the International Cup games in Puerto Rico (1989) and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Served as full time alternate in the International League (1982-91) and started umpire school (1983) that has helped increase competency for hundreds. Although retired from active umpiring after 1997 season, he continued to offer his expertise to others and has received countless awards including Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Special Citation, Bud Metheny Award, Hollis Drake Award and election to
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Erected by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 36° 50.591′ N, 76° 16.751′ 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: Hank Lee Foiles (here, next to this marker); Billy Swoope (here, next to this marker); Erwin C. (Bob) Porterfield (here, next to this marker); Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer (here, next to this marker); John Henry (Johnny) Neun (here, next to this marker); Clarence M. (Ace) Parker (a few steps from this marker); Allen G. Richter (a few steps from this marker); Harry Postove (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Richard (Bullet) Alexander. 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
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Richard (Bullet) Alexander Marker
Also see . . .
1. Richard S. Alexander. (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.)
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 422 times since then and 20 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.
