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

Edgar Garland Braxton

(1900-1966)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Edgar Garland Braxton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Edgar Garland Braxton Marker

Inscription. Born Snow Camp, N.C. after 14 wins in rookie year at Greensboro (1920), pitched for Boston (N.L.) at age 20.

After return to Minors and stint with Yankees (1925-26) achieved greatest success with Washington. Led 1927 A.L. In games (58) and saves (13), and as 1928 starter, led league in ERA (2.51).

Lean, wiry lefthander completed 10 year Major career with White Sox and Browns. After 77 wins in 5 years at Milwaukee, and time at Little Rock and Winston Salem, became stopper for Norfolk Tars (1941-45), and resided here thereafter.

Led 1943 Piedmont League with 14-2 mark and 0.74 ERA at age 43. Ended amazing career as Player-Manager in Blue Ridge League at age 49.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 36° 50.541′ N, 76° 16.775′ 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,

and in the Tidewater.

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: Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra (here, next to this marker); Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer

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(here, next to this marker); William Winfield (Win) Clark (here, next to this marker); James A. (Jim) Coates (a few steps from this marker); Daniel J. McClellan (a few steps from this marker); Marvin Astor Townsend III (Towny) (a few steps from this marker); Marty L. Miller (a few steps from this marker); Christy Mathewson (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Edgar Garland Braxton. 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. Garland Braxton. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Tars. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Edgar Garland Braxton Marker

Garland Braxton image. Click for full size.

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3. Garland Braxton

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.