Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Raymond Petrie (Ray) White
(1910-1995)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Raymond Petrie (Ray) White Marker
Signed by Yankees in 1933, for Binghamton, N.Y. and led 1934 Norfolk Tars pitching staff with 17-6 record.
As Playing Manager at Bassett, VA., won 13 games and named Manager of the Year as he and Phil Rizzuto led Yankee farm to pennant in 1937.
Managed Tars (1938-1940), named 1938 Manager of the Year as club featuring Bud Metheny won Piedmont flag on final day with 84-52 record.
Maintained constant interest in youth and sports while rising to presidency of Norfolk R.C. Cola company, and upon retirement in 1975 took over handling of O.D.U. Pitchers for ex-star Metheny.
Erected by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 36° 50.596′ N, 76° 16.709′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is on 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
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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, 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: Lewis Robert (Hack) Wilson (here, next to this marker); Michael L. (Mike) Vail (here, next to this marker); Harold Joseph (Pie) Traynor (here, next to this marker); John Zontini (here, next to this marker); Eric G. Tipton (1915-2002) (here, next to this marker); Claude J. (Bubber) Staylor (here, next to this marker); William J. (Moose) Skowron (here, next to this marker); Eddie R. (The Brat) Stanky (here, next to this marker).
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Raymond Petrie (Ray) White Marker
Regarding Raymond Petrie (Ray) White. 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. Ray White (minors 02). (Submitted on August 3, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Tars. (Submitted on August 3, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
