Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jim Abbott

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026

1. Jim Abbott Marker

Inscription.
Dash career: (1998)
Career stats: 2 W • 5.40 ERA
13 SO • 1.108 WHIP

Highlights
1987 James E. Sullivan Award winner
1988 Olympic Gold Medalist
Pitched a no-hitter (1993)

A trailblazer in the sport of baseball, Jim Abbott overcame adversity to make it to the majors. Born without a right hand, Abbott had a stellar amateur career; being named the nation's best amateur athlete in 1987 and winning a gold medal on the 1988 US Olympic Team. Abbott made his MLB debut in 1989, playing ten seasons, and pitched a no-hitter while playing for the New York Yankees in 1993.

Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 36° 5.48′ N, 80° 15.336′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Ballpark Way near Peters Creek Parkway. The marker is located at Truist Stadium. It is under the covered concourse behind the first base stands. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Ballpark Way, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tim Anderson (here, next to this marker); Eddy Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Dylan Cease (a few steps from this marker); Aaron Boone (a few steps from this marker); Wade Boggs (a few steps from this marker); Joe Girardi (within shouting distance of this marker); Jon Garland (within shouting distance of this marker); Doug Glanville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Jim Abbott Marker (left) near the 1B entrance of the concourse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026

2. Jim Abbott Marker (left) near the 1B entrance of the concourse

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.