Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shea Bridge
Shea Stadium 1964-2008
William A. Shea, a prominent New York attorney, was the driving force in the effort to bring National League Baseball back to the city after the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants left for California in 1957.
Shea Stadium, home of the Mets from 1964 to 2008, was named in his honor.
She was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1983 and the name Shea is honored alongside the Mets retired numbers on the outfield wall.
Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 40° 45.465′ N, 73° 50.709′ 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Shea Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Lindor, 2022 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Wright Hits Solo Home Run in 2006 All-Star Game (about 600 feet away); MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field (about 600 feet away); John Anthony Franco (about 700 feet away); Ed Kranepool (about 700 feet away); Al Leiter (about 700 feet away); MLB All-Star Game at Shea Stadium (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025
3. Shea Stadium Home Plate
The home plate memorial is on the grounds of the parking lot.
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 87 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
