Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas F. (Tommy) Holmes
(1918-2008)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Thomas F. (Tommy) Holmes Marker
After league-leading.368 at Binghamton in 1938, sparked great Newark clubs with 3 straight .300-plus seasons. Sold to Boston Braves in 1942, had instant success with solid hitting and fielding.
Named 1945 National League MVP, lead league in hits, (224), doubles (47), HRs (28), with.352 average and 117 RBI.
Led Braves to World Champions over Cleveland, with only RBI in 1-0 win over Bob Feller after controversial pick off call at second.
Started 1951 as Hartford (Eastern) Manager, then took over Braves in July. Joined Dodgers in mid-1952 and played in his second World Series.
Managed and coached with Dodgers until 1958, then led successful N.Y. sandlot program. Joined Mets in mid-1970s and directed community relations.
Lifetime .301 hitter had amazing strikeout ratio, 1 every 41 at bats. Only player to lead league in HRs (28) and fewest strikeouts (9) same year.
Erected by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 36° 50.601′ N, 76° 16.753′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is
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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 (a few steps from this marker); James F. (Jimmy) Ewell (a few steps from this marker); Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson (a few steps from this marker); Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer (a few steps from this marker); Erwin C. (Bob) Porterfield (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (a few steps from this marker); Hank Lee Foiles (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Thomas F. (Tommy) Holmes. 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. Tommy Holmes. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Thomas F. (Tommy) Holmes Marker
2. Norfolk Tars. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Harbors Park. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Wikimedia Commons
3. Tommy Holmes
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
