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

Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel

(1917-2006)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel Marker

Inscription. Born and raised in Norfolk County, signed in 1936 and advanced through Yankee system winning 12 games for Newark Bears in 1941. War essential farming kept him home 1943-44, but won 17 and struck out 232 for 1944 Tars to lead Piedmont League.

Had 9 wins as Yankee rookie in 1945 and 11 with the Indians in 1947. Also spent time with White Sox, Senators, Giants and Cardinals. Won 100 games in six years at Oakland (Pacific Coast League) with high mark of 24-14 in 1953.

Earned nickname appearing in cowboy movies, and with fancy western outfits.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 36° 50.583′ N, 76° 16.752′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Harbor Park. 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 Ave, 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: Gerald (Jerry) Lynch (here, next to this marker); William O. (Bill) Lewis (here, next to this marker); Jonathan T. (Jon) Matlack (a few steps

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from this marker); Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler (a few steps from this marker); Harry Postove (a few steps from this marker); Anthony (Tony) Lazzeri (a few steps from this marker); Richard (Bullet) Alexander (a few steps from this marker); Billy Swoope (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel. 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. Al Gettel. (Submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Allen Guttel. (Submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel Marker

Photographed by Society for Baseball Research

3. Al Gettel

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.