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

Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer

(1910-1997)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer Marker

Inscription. Made All Star Team hitting .361 in professional debut with 1934 Norfolk Tars. Helping Yankee Farm to Piedmont League Pennant.

Player-Manager of Tars in 1941, finishing 4th. Had eight first division finishes in 10 minor league seasons as Manager and .322 Average as player. Became Manager of Phillies in mid-1948. Leading famed “Whis Kids” to 1950 pennant, one of only 2 Philadelphia flags in history. Managed Phillies all or part of eight seasons.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 36° 50.595′ N, 76° 16.751′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Avenue, 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: Erwin C. (Bob) Porterfield (here, next to this marker); Hank Lee Foiles (here, next to this marker); Richard (Bullet) Alexander (here, next to this marker); Billy Swoope (here, next to this marker); William Beck (Swish) Nicholson

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(here, next to this marker); Clarence M. (Ace) Parker (a few steps from this marker); John Henry (Johnny) Neun (a few steps from this marker); James F. (Jimmy) Ewell (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer. 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. Eddie Sawyer, MLB Manager of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids. (Submitted on July 29, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Tars. (Submitted on July 29, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer Marker

Eddie Sawyer image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

3. Eddie Sawyer

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.