Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Kissel
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
1. George Kissel Marker
Career Record: Overall 1054-994 Winston-Salem 178-115
Highlights
2003 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
1993 King of Baseball Award for contributions to Minor League Baseball
George Kissel, a "baseball lifer", was employed by the St. Louis Cardinals organization from 1940 until his death in 2008. Kissel managed over 2,000 MILB games from 1946-1968; including two stints in Winston-Salem. Kissel was called up by St. Louis in 1950 but chose to stay in Winston-Salem; coaching the team to a Carolina League championship.
Erected by Winston-Salem Dash.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 36° 5.504′ N, 80° 15.365′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on 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 at or near this postal address: 951 Ballpark Way, 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: Dwight Evans (here, next to this marker); Cecil Cooper (here, next to this marker); Eloy Jimenez
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Regarding George Kissel. George Kissel managed the Winston-Salem Cardinals in 1950 and the Winston-Salem Redbirds in 1957, both during the team's affiliation with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 22, 2026
2. George Kissel 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.
