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

Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny

(1915-2003)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny Marker

Inscription. As rookie, led Tars to 1938 pennant. Hit .338 with 21 HR’s to gain all-star recognition.

Consistent.300 hitter on championship clubs at Kansas City and Newark before becoming regular rightfielder on 1943 Yankee World Series winner. Led 1949 Portsmouth Cubs with.336 and managed Newport News in 1950.

Elected to William & Mary Hall of Fame, O.D.U. Baseball Coach since 1949, named 1965 N.C.A.A. College Division Coach of Year after 17th straight winning season. Also had 16 winning O.D.U. Basketball teams in 17 years, has made tremendous contribution to Tidewater youth in both education and sports.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 36° 50.603′ N, 76° 16.764′ 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: Clyde Eward McCullough Marker (here, next to this marker); Dorrel Norman (Whitey) Herzog (here, next to this marker);

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Robert Clinton (Bobby) Richardson (here, next to this marker); Bruce Henry (a few steps from this marker); Robert W. (Rapid Robert) Feller (a few steps from this marker); William (Mookie) Wilson (a few steps from this marker); Steve Springer (a few steps from this marker); Dave Rosenfield (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny. 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. Bud Metheny. (Submitted on July 25, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Arthur “Bud” Metheny. (Submitted on July 25, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Arthur B. (Bud) Metheny Marker

Photographed by Hampton Roads Hall of Fame

3. Bud Metheny

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.