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

Frank Dudley Lawrence

(1831-1966 )

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Frank Dudley Lawrence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Frank Dudley Lawrence Marker

Inscription. A baseball pioneer, devoting nearly a half century to the game as owner of the Portsmouth franchise. One of baseball’s most noted independent operators, who led the fight against major league domination. Produced a harvest of stars, including Pie Traynor, Hack Wilson, Harry Brecheen and countless others. Won pennants in 1920, 1921, 1927, 1943 and 1950. Voted Minor League Executive of the Year in 1943.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 36° 50.616′ N, 76° 16.779′ 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: Henry M. Land (here, next to this marker); James Augustus (Catfish) Hunter (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

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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 Frank Dudley Lawrence. 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. Frank Lawrence (1912-2005). (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Frank D. Lawrence. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Frank Dudley Lawrence Marker

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 11 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.