Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dwight Evans
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
1. Dwight Evans Marker
Career Stats: .286 BA 12 HR 63 R 63 RBI 7 SB
Highlights
3X All-Star
8X Gold Glover
2X Silver Slugger
Dwight Evans was a fifth round selection by the Boston Red Sox in the 1969 MLB draft. While playing in Winston-Salem in 1971, Evans acquired his nickname "Dewey" by Manager Don Lock. Evans spent all but his final season of his 19-year pro career for the Red Sox; playing the second-most career games for Boston, by a player, behind only Carl Yastrzemski.
Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 36° 5.504′ N, 80° 15.365′ 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 across from the press box on the main concourse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Cecil Cooper (here, next to this marker); George Kissel (here, next to this marker); Eloy Jimenez (here, next to this marker); Jamie Moyer
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Regarding Dwight Evans. Dwight Evans 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. Dwight Evans Marker (2nd from right) looking towards the 1B entrance of the concourse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
