Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Joe Girardi
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
1. Joe Girardi Marker
Career Stats: .280 BA 8 HR 51 R 46 RBI 9 SB
Highlights
4X World Series Champion
2000 All-Star Game Participant
2006 NL Manager of the Year
Having a lengthy career in the Major League dugout as a catcher and a manager, Joe Girardi grew up in Illinois before making his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs. Girardi was a part of four New York Yankees World Series championships; three as a player (1996, 1998, 1999) and one as their manager (2009). During his time with the Yankees, Girardi caught Dwight Gooden's no-hitter in 1996 and David Cone's perfect game in 1999.
Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 36° 5.485′ N, 80° 15.351′ 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 underthe covered concourse behind the press box. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Ballpark Way, Winston Salem NC 27101, United
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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: Jon Garland (here, next to this marker); Doug Glanville (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 Joe Girardi. Joe Girardi played for the Winston-Salem Spirits during
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
2. Joe Girardi Marker (2nd from right) on the 1B 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 11 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.
