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

Steve Springer

(1961 -)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Steve Springer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Steve Springer Marker

Inscription. Huntington Beach, CA. native, an all-time fan favorite and mainstay of several of greatest Tides teams for six seasons. His clutch performance led team to play-offs four straight years (1985-88), Governor’s Cup title in ‘85, regular season title in ‘87 and East Division title in ‘88.

Traded to White Sox and after brief stays in Cleveland, San Diego and Seattle chains, returned to Tides in ‘92-93 and won Doubleday Award, emblematic of most valuable selection and earned call-up to Mets. Finished career with Toledo and tormented Tides as an opponent.

Holds almost all Tides career offensive records with 720 games, 2635 AB’s, 717 Hits, 326 Runs, 320 RBI’s, 115 2B’s and 1015 total bases. The consummate team player, his ability, hustle and attitude earned him accolades from all his managers as well as opposing teams. A devoted family man, became professional scout and successful player agent after retirement.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 36° 50.598′ N, 76° 16.769′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Harbor Park. It is on Park Avenue north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located

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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: William (Mookie) Wilson (here, next to this marker); Ron Johnson (here, next to this marker); Dave Rosenfield (here, next to this marker); Metropolitan Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller (a few steps from this marker); Dorrel Norman (Whitey) Herzog (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Dave Rosenfield (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Steve Springer. 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. About Springer. (Submitted on July 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Steve Springer Marker

Steve Springer image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

3. Steve Springer

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.