Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Keith Hernandez

First Baseman 1983-1989

— Inducted: 1997 —

Keith Hernandez Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025

1. Keith Hernandez Marker

Inscription. The Mets captain's leadership, clutch hitting and defense helped turn around the fortunes of the franchise, culminating with the 1986 World Series championship…had three RBI in game seven of the Series…ranks among the Mets all-time leaders in RBI (468), batting average (.297) and hits (939)…slick-fielding defense at first base earned him 11 straight Gold Glove Awards…the 1979 National League co-MVP. His is the sixth Met to have his number retired (2022).

Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 40° 45.323′ N, 73° 50.785′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Roosevelt Avenue west of Seaver Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120-01 Roosevelt Ave, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tommie L. Agee (here, next to this marker); Gary Edmund Carter (here, next to this marker); John Francis "Frank" Cashen (here, next to this marker); Darryl Strawberry (here, next to this marker); David "Davey" Johnson (here, next to this marker); Dwight Eugene Gooden (here, next to this marker); Cleon Joseph Jones (here, next to this marker); Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Several markers at Citi Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025

2. Several markers at Citi Field

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.