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

David Wright

Tidewater Baseball Shrine — 2019 Inductee

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. David Wright Marker

Inscription. David Wright enjoyed a 14-year career with the New York Mets after being drafted in 2001 out of Hickory High School in Chesapeake. A seven-time National League All Star, Wright also captured two Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. At time of retirement, he held Mets franchise records in a number of categories, including most career Hits, Total Bases and Runs Batted In. Wright played in 31 games for the Tides in 2004 and serves as a Special Advisor in the Mets front office.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.

Location. 36° 50.598′ N, 76° 16.717′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue 0.1 miles north of Water Street, on the right. 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

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Area.

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: William F. (Bill) Skiff, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Charles K. (Chuck) Stobbs (here, next to this marker); Carr E. Smith (here, next to this marker); Edward Mayo Smith (here, next to this marker); Wayne Gomes (here, next to this marker); Tony Guzzo (here, next to this marker); Vincent A. (Vinnie) Smith (here, next to this marker); Sam Allen (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. David Wright Marker

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. David Wright. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. With tears and cheers, Wright and his No. 5 enshrined in Mets history. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Harbor Park. (Submitted on July 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

David Wright image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

3. David Wright

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 76 times since then and 9 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.