Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Doug Glanville
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
1. Doug Glanville Marker
Career Stats: .258 BA 4 HR 72 R 36 RBI 32 SB
Highlights
1998 NL At-bats Leader
1999 NL Hits Leader
293-game Errorless Streak
A 1991 1st round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs, Doug Glanville was the first African-American Ivy League graduate to play in the majors. Glanville ended his career going 293 consecutive games without fielding an error. Following his playing career, Glanville wrote for the New York Times and, in 2010, joined ESPN as a baseball color analyst. Glanville later became a teacher at the University of Connecticut.
Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 36° 5.486′ N, 80° 15.352′ 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
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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 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: Joe Girardi (here, next to this marker); Jon Garland (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); Eddy Alvarez (a few steps from this marker); Jim Abbott (within shouting distance of this marker); Tim Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Regarding Doug Glanville. Doug Glanville played for the
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
2. Doug Glanville Marker looking along the 1B side of the concourse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
