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

Bruce Ernest Howard

(1943- )

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Bruce Ernest Howard Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Bruce Ernest Howard Marker

Inscription. Born in Salisbury, MD., raised in Norfolk. All-Tidewater basketball star averaged 17 points at Catholic High and was Baseball Co-Player of Year as 1960 senior with two no-hitters, two strikeouts per inning and 7-0 record.

Had 6-1 mark in only season at Villanova University, then sign to bonus contract by Harry Postove for Chicago White Sox.

Chicago limited by then-current rules to retain either Howard or Denny McLain, chose his 7-3, 2.34 ERA over McLain’s 4-7, 3.56, both at Clinton (Midwest) in 1962.

Ten wins and 2.93 at Eugene (1963) earned September promotion and 2-1 record in rookie trail with Sox.

League best 2.20 ERA and 15-8 slate at Indianapolis in 1964 made him Chicago starter through 1967.

Best season (1966) gave up only 110 hits in 149 innings and was 9-5 with 2.30 ERA.

Traded to Baltimore in 1968 for All Star shortstop Luis Aparico and wound up career with Washington Senators.

Recognized by scouts as one of the finest pitching talents ever developed in Tidewater.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 36° 50.61′ N, 76° 16.776′ W. Marker is

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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: James Augustus (Catfish) Hunter (a few steps from this marker); Dave Rosenfield (a few steps from this marker); Henry M. Land (a few steps from this marker); Frank Dudley Lawrence (a few steps from this marker); Bruce Henry (a few steps from this marker); Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (a few steps from this marker); Steve Springer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

More about this marker. 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. Bruce Howard. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Bruce Ernest Howard Marker

2. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.