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

Michael Joseph Piazza

Catcher 1998-2005

— Inducted: 2013 —

Michael Joseph Piazza Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Michael Joseph Piazza Marker

Inscription. The greatest home run hitting catcher of all time invigorated the franchise when he was acquired on May 22, 1998…a seven-time Mets All-Star…when baseball resumed after the 9/11 attack, his game-winning home run against the Braves lifted the spirits of our city…collected 220 home runs and 655 RBI during his Mets career…ranks first in team history with a .542 slugging percentage…was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016…he is the fourth Met to have his number retired (2016).

Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Sports. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 22.

Location. 40° 45.361′ N, 73° 50.777′ 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

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast,

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the Mid-Atlantic,

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jon Matlack (a few steps from this marker); Howard Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Edgardo "Fonzie" Alfonzo (a few steps from this marker); Ron Darling (a few steps from this marker); David Wright (a few steps from this marker); Al Leiter (a few steps from this marker); Howie Rose (a few steps from this marker); Ed Kranepool (a few steps from 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 67 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.