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

Sam Allen

Tidewater Baseball Shrine — 2019 Inductee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Sam Allen Marker

Inscription. Sam Allen was born in Norfolk, starring in baseball and football at Booker T. Washington High School. Allen played in the Negro Leagues for the Kansas City Monarchs, Raleigh Tigers and Memphis Red Sox during the 1950’s before being drafted in to the U.S. Army in 1960. Instrumental in commemorating and remembering the accomplishments of Negro League players, he is a member of the Hampton Roads African-American sports Hall of Fame.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 36° 50.597′ N, 76° 16.718′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It can be reached from Park Avenue 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.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Tony Guzzo (here, next to this marker); Wayne Gomes (here, next to this marker); Edward Mayo Smith (here, next to this marker); Frank J. (Skeeter) Scalzi (here, next to this marker); Carr E. Smith (here, next to this marker); William F. (Bill) Skiff, Sr. (here, next to this marker); David Wright (here, next to this marker); Charles K. (Chuck) Stobbs (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Sam Allen. The Tidewater Baseball Shrine recognizes players and executives who have significantly contributed to the game of baseball in the Tidewater area of

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Sam Allen Marker

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. Sam Allen. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Major Leaguer Sam Allen on Faith Family & Baseball. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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3. Sam Allen

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.