Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer
(1920-2007)
| | Tidewater Baseball Shrine | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025
1. Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer Marker
Joined Marines immediately after Pearl Harbor. Much decorated Gunnery Sergeant was wounded at Okinawa during 4th Pacific landing.
Resumed career (1946) in Class B, earned jump to Kansas City (AAA). Outstanding 1947 marks couldnt win berth with Champion Yankees, but 49 record of .305, 32 Doubles, 11 Triples, 23 HR and 100 RBI made him N.Y. Regular for next 11 years.
Key factors in skein of 5 straight pennants and 9 in 10 years, averaging 15 HR and over 60 RBI along with defensive prowess. Tied World Series record with 4 HR in 1958, and still holds all-time mark with hits in 17 straight games.
Traded to K.C. for Roger Maris in 61, named Manager in June. At Baltimore helm (1964-68). 1966 Manager of the Year after Series sweep of Dodgers.
Finished M.L. Career at Oakland (69), and came to Tides in 1971. Minor League Manager of the Year, winning 1972 Governors Cup and representing I.L. at Kodak Classic in Hawaii.
Erected by Norfolk Tides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 36° 50.538′ N, 76° 16.773′
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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, 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); Edgar Garland Braxton (here, next to this marker); Marvin Astor Townsend III (Towny) (here, next to this marker); Marty L. Miller (a few steps from this marker); Christy Mathewson (a few steps from this marker); William Winfield (Win) Clark (a few steps from this marker); James A. (Jim) Coates (a few steps from this marker); Daniel J. McClellan (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Regarding Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer. 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. Hank Bauer - Society for American Baseball Research. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer Marker
2. Hank Bauer (Baseball Player and Manager). (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Harbor Park. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
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3. Hank Bauer
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 70 times since then and 9 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.
