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

Clyde Eward McCullough Marker

(1917-1982)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Clyde Edward McCullough Marker Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Clyde Edward McCullough Marker Marker

Inscription. Rifle arm, timely hitting and handling of pitchers made Navy veteran mainstay catcher of Cubs and Pittsburgh from 1940-1956.

35-year Tidewater resident coached with Washington, Minnesota and N.Y. Mets. In first 9 years managing had 4 pennants, 8 first division finishes and named All Star manager 5 times.

Led Tides to 1969 I.L. Pennant and named Minor League Manager of the Year by Sporting News.

Outstanding teacher, has started countless players on road to major league stardom.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 36° 50.602′ N, 76° 16.763′ 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: Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny (here, next to this marker); Dorrel Norman (Whitey) Herzog (here, next to this marker); Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson (here, next to this marker); Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller

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(a few steps from this marker); Bruce Henry (a few steps from this marker); William (Mookie) Wilson (a few steps from this marker); Steve Springer (a few steps from this marker); Richard J. (Dick) Davis, Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Clyde Eward McCullough 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. Clyde McCullough. (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. Clyde Edward McCullough Marker Marker

Clyde McCullough image. Click for full size.

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3. Clyde McCullough

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 101 times since then and 10 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.