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

Al Leiter

Pitcher 1998-2004

— Inducted: 2023 —

Al Leiter Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Al Leiter Marker

Inscription. A two-time All-Star, he ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in wins, innings, strikeouts, and quality starts. Hurled a two-hit shutout in the one-game playoff in Cincinnati in 1999. Won double-digit games seven straight years with the Mets. In 2002, he became the first Major League pitcher to defeat all 30 teams. Honored with the Roberto Clemente and Branch Rickey Awards for his charitable efforts.

Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 40° 45.359′ N, 73° 50.768′ 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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

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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: Bobby Valentine / “Bobby V” (here, next to this marker); Howard Johnson (here, next to this marker); David Wright (a few steps from this marker); Jon Matlack (a few steps from this marker); Michael Joseph Piazza (a few steps from this marker); Ed Kranepool (a few steps from this marker); Edgardo "Fonzie" Alfonzo (a few steps from this marker); Ron Darling (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

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 84 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.