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

Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra

(1925-2015)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra Marker

Inscription. Started career as 17-year-old Norfolk Tar catcher, driving in 23 runs in two games. Went on to 1972 Hall of Fame selection as deliverer of vital Yankee hits and catching greatness for 18 years. One of only two men to manage pennant winners in both Major Leagues.

Three times named MVP in American League, he participated in 14 All Star games and record 74 games in 14 World Series as a Yankee.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 36° 50.54′ N, 76° 16.774′ 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: Edgar Garland Braxton (here, next to this marker); Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer (here, next to this marker); William Winfield (Win) Clark (a few steps from this marker); James A. (Jim) Coates (a few steps from this marker); Marvin Astor Townsend III (Towny) (a few steps from

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this marker); Daniel J. McClellan (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 Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra. 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. Yogi Berra. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Yogi Berra. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Norfolk Tars. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra Marker

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3. Yogi Berra

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 97 times since then and 12 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.