Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James Augustus (Catfish) Hunter
(1946 - 1999)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine 1989 Inductee | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. James Augustus (Catfish) Hunter Marker
Pitched perfect 4-0 game against Minnesota, as improved club moved to Oakland in 1968. Became leader of great staff that swept to 4 straight Division Titles (1971-1974) and 3 World Championships (1972-74).
Won 1974 Cy Young Award with A.L. Leading 25 wins and 2.49 ERA.
After a 5 year record (1970-74) of 107-49 and 2.89 ERA, Finley breached contract, and as 1st free agent on open market, signed lucrative contract with Yankees that changed baseball forever.
Led 1975 A.L. with 23 wins and amazing 30 complete games were top mark by any pitcher between 1953 and this 1989 induction.
Durable righthander helped N.Y. to 3 World Series (1976-1978) and 2 World Titles (1977-78) before retiring to his beloved farm after 1979 season.
His quiet excellence in the midst of Oakland and Yankee turmoil earned him popular election to Hall of Fame in 1987.
Erected 1989 by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 36° 50.616′ N, 76° 16.778′ W. Marker
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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: Henry M. Land (here, next to this marker); Frank Dudley Lawrence (here, next to this marker); Bruce Ernest Howard (a few steps from this marker); Dave Rosenfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny (within shouting distance of this marker); Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorrel Norman (Whitey) Herzog (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding James Augustus (Catfish) Hunter. 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 . . . Catfish Hunter. National Baseball
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. James Augustus (Catfish) Hunter Marker
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3. Jim Hunter New York Yankees
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
