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

Tony Guzzo

Tidewater Baseball Shrine — 2019 Inductee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Tony Guzzo Marker

Inscription. Tony Guzzo was the Head Coach of the Old Dominion Monarchs from 1995 to 2004, leading the team to two regular season CAA titles and three NCAA Regional appearances. A graduate of Norfolk Catholic High School, Guzzo played collegiately at East Carolina University before coaching stops at North Carolina Wesleyan and Virginia Commonwealth University. He returned to the Old Dominion Baseball Program in 2017 as a Special Assistant to the Head Coach.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.

Location. 36° 50.597′ N, 76° 16.718′ 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

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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: Sam Allen (here, next to this marker); Wayne Gomes (here, next to this marker); Edward Mayo Smith (here, next to this marker); Carr E. Smith (here, next to this marker); William F. (Bill) Skiff, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Frank J. (Skeeter) Scalzi (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 Tony Guzzo. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Tony Guzzo Marker

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. Tony Guzzo. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Former ODU baseball coach Tony Guzzo dies at 75. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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 65 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.