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

Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler

(1927-1977)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler Marker

Inscription. Born and raised in Bay City, MI, made pro debut at 18, leading Appalachian League with 13 HR’s in 93 games at Kingsport, along with 17 Doubles, 10 Triples, 20 SB and 73 RBI. Lead GA-FL loop in ‘47 with 25 HR’s and 103 RBI, while hitting.334 in 1947.

Continued progress in ‘48 leading Southeastern League with 24 HR’s along with 115 RBI and .321 mark, after 1 ½ years at Des Moines started 6 year stint at Portsmouth in 1950. 30 HR’s and 116 RBI led ‘51 Piedmont and ‘52 brought Triple Crown with 28, 104 and .334 average. After 3rd straight HR Crown (30) and 113 RBI in ‘53, limited by injuries to 19 HR, 76 RBI in ‘54.

Named manager of Portsmouth Cubs for ‘55, led club to play-offs with league leading 41 homers and 113 RBI, while hitting .325.

With demise of Piedmont League, had greatest season at Shreveport in 1956, leading Texas League with phenomenal 62 homers, 143 RBI and 115 Runs scored.

Considered one of all-time great minor league sluggers with 8 home run titles and 5 RBI Crowns in 15 year career.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 36° 50.578′ N, 76° 16.753′

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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: Anthony (Tony) Lazzeri (here, next to this marker); Jonathan T. (Jon) Matlack (here, next to this marker); William O. (Bill) Lewis (here, next to this marker); Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel (a few steps from this marker); Gerald (Jerry) Lynch (a few steps from this marker); Granville W. (Granny) Hamner (a few steps from this marker); Harry Postove (a few steps from this marker); Richard (Bullet) Alexander (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler. 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. Ken Guettler. (Submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler Marker

2. Ken Guettler: 62 in ‘56. (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.)

Ken Guettler image. Click for full size.

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3. Ken Guettler

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 90 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.