Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gerald (Jerry) Lynch
(1929-2012)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Gerald (Jerry) Lynch Marker
After 2 years in the service , sparked 1953 Norfolk Tars to pennant and playoff titles, and led Piedmont League in hitting (.333), RBI (133), Doubles (33), and Hits (180), while hitting 21 HRs for Mickey Owens champions.
Draft by Pittsburgh after that phenomenal season, started 13-year major league career that led him from Pirates and Cincinnati in 1957, and back to Pittsburgh for 4 more seasons in 1963.
Solid left hand hitter compiled a .277 lifetime mark, double figures in HRs 6 times, and one World Series with Cincinnati in 1961.
Although always considered a complete player, he achieved greatest acclaim as one of the games top all-time pinch hitters. Was 2nd in appearances and hits at time of his 1991 induction. Still holds National League record with 18 pinch hit home runs, second only to Cliff Johnsons 20 in Major League history.
Partners for 25 years with the great Dick Groat in Champion Lakes Golf Club near Pittsburgh, and retired to Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Erected by Norfolk Tides.
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Location. 36° 50.584′ N, 76° 16.752′ 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: Allen J. (Two-Gun) Gettel (here, next to this marker); William O. (Bill) Lewis (here, next to this marker); Jonathan T. (Jon) Matlack (a few steps from this marker); Harry Postove (a few steps from this marker); Kenneth Adam (Ken) Guettler (a few steps from this marker); Anthony (Tony) Lazzeri (a few steps from this marker); Richard (Bullet) Alexander (a few steps from this marker); Billy Swoope (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Gerald (Jerry) Lynch. 1991 Inductee.
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
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Gerald (Jerry) Lynch Marker
Also see . . .
1. Cincinnati Reds Classic 60: Jerry Lynch. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Tars. (Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by National Museum of American History, July 23, 2025
3. Jerry Lynch
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 114 times since then and 21 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.
