Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Eric G. Tipton (1915-2002)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Eric G. Tipton Marker
Baseball and football Star at Duke, the 1938 All-American triple threat tailback led unbeaten, untied and unscored upon Blue Devils to Most Exciting-Ever Rose Bowl against Southern Cal.
Fleet outfielder started pro career in American League with 47 games under Connie Mack in Philadelphia. After 1940-41 with Toronto and As, sold to Yankees K.C. club, and in mid-1942 to Cincinnati, where he was a regular through 1945, hitting .301 with 28 Doubles in 1944.
At St. Paul (1946-51) in American Association, the 4 time All-Star drove in over 100 runs 4 straight years. Top year (1948) hit .313 with 128 RBIs, 35 Doubles, 10 Triples and 28 HRs. Led the club to Junior World Series against Montreal.
Off-seasons (1939-51) was William & Mary Backfield Coach. After career ending injury at Portland in 1952, became Baseball Coach at William &Mary (1953-57), before 20 years in same position at West Point. Also coached 150 pound football team until his 1978 retirement to Williamsburg.
His varied careers
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Erected by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 36° 50.598′ N, 76° 16.711′ 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, 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,
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Eric G. Tipton Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michael L. (Mike) Vail (here, next to this marker); Claude J. (Bubber) Staylor (here, next to this marker); Raymond Petrie (Ray) White (here, next to this marker); William J. (Moose) Skowron (here, next to this marker); Lewis Robert (Hack) Wilson (here, next to this marker); Harold Joseph (Pie) Traynor (here, next to this marker); Eddie R. (The Brat) Stanky (here, next to this marker); John Zontini (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Eric G. Tipton (1915-2002). 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. Eric Tipton. (Submitted on August 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Inductee | Eric Gordon Tipton 1965.
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3. Eric Tipton Playball Baseball Card
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
