Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Allen G. Richter
(1927-2017)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Allen G. Richter Marker
All-time baseball and basketball star at Maury High declined numerous college scholarships in favor of Boston Red Sox contract.
After 2 years in Army Air Force began pro career in 1947 at Lynn, Mass., later attended V.P.I. and graduated from U. of Miami during off-season.
Quickly progressed to Bostons top club at Louisville in 1950 and with same club in 1951 hit .321, named to American Association All-Star Team and Look Magazine All-National Association Team.
Stymied in Major bid after brief stay by line up of 8 .300 hitters. Optioned to San Diego and then sold to Cardinals and finished career as International League star at Rochester in 1953-54.
Renowned as one of the top defensive shortstops in all baseball, led virtually every league in least strikeouts. Great crowd favorite was honored with presentation of new cars by fans in both Scranton and Rochester.
Erected by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 36° 50.59′ N, 76° 16.745′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker
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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: Harry Postove (here, next to this marker); Richard (Bullet) Alexander (a few steps from this marker); Hank Lee Foiles (a few steps from this marker); Edwin Miley (Eddie) Sawyer (a few steps from this marker); Erwin C. (Bob) Porterfield (a few steps from this marker); Billy Swoope (a few steps from this marker); Gerald (Jerry) Lynch (a few steps from this marker); John Henry (Johnny) Neun (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Allen G. Richter. 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. Al Richter. (Submitted on July 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Allen G. Richter Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
