Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wade Boggs
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
1. Wade Boggs Marker
Career Stats: .332 BA 2 HR 67 R 55 RBI 8 SB
Highlights
12x All-Star
2005 Hall of Fame inductee
All-Tackle Length World Record (Bluefish)
A 1996 World Series champion, Wade Boggs has had his number retired by both the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays following his illustrious career. Boggs, a first ballot Hall of Famer, ate chicken before every game among other well-known superstitions of his. Boggs appeared in the classic The Simpsons episode "Homer at the Bat" in 1992 alongside other great MLB players of the era.
Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 36° 5.481′ N, 80° 15.341′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Ballpark Way east of Peters Creek Parkway. The marker is at Truist Stadium. It is stationed 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
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Regionally, 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 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: Dylan Cease (here, next to this marker); Aaron Boone (here, next to this marker); Eddy Alvarez (here, next to this marker); Jim Abbott (a few steps from this marker); Tim Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Joe Girardi (a few steps from this marker); Jon Garland (a few steps from this marker); Doug Glanville (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Regarding Wade Boggs. Wade Boggs played for the Winston-Salem Red Sox during the team's affiliation with the Boston Red Sox.
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
2. Wade Boggs Marker looking towards 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 13 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.
