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

Gary Cohen

Broadcaster 1989-

— Inducted: 2023 —

Gary Cohen Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Gary Cohen Marker

Inscription. His distinct "It's outta here" signals a Mets home run. A New York native, he began calling Mets games in 1989 on the radio, transitioning to the television booth in 2006. Is currently the second-longest tenured Mets play-by-play announcer in team history.

Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 40° 45.348′ N, 73° 50.776′ 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

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

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:

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Howie Rose (a few steps from this marker); David Wright (a few steps from this marker); Ron Darling (a few steps from this marker); Edgardo "Fonzie" Alfonzo (a few steps from this marker); Jon Matlack (a few steps from this marker); Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Grote (a few steps from this marker); Howard Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Al Leiter (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

Nearby signage image. Click for full size.

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

3. Nearby signage

Mets
Hall of Fame
Achievement Award
The Mets Hall of Fame Achievement Award honors those whose outstanding dedication and service left an indelible mark on the organization.

2010: Bob Mandt VP, Ticketing / Stadium Operations
2012: Pete Flynn Head Groundskeeper
2013: Harry Minor Scout
2021: Al Jackson Player / Coach
2023: Jay Horwitz VP, Media Relations
2025: Tony Carullo Manager, Visiting Clubhouse

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 64 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.