Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William A. Shea
| | Inducted: 1983 | |
Prominent New York attorney who was the driving force in the effort to bring National League baseball back to the city after the Dodgers and Giants left for California in 1957 Spearheaded New York's Baseball Task Force, whose proposed rival league forced the National League to grant the city an expansion franchise in 1960 Shea Stadium, home of the Mets (1964-2008), was named in his honor.
Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 40° 45.328′ N, 73° 50.792′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Roosevelt Avenue west of Seaver Way, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of Citi Field, an open-air structure. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120-01 Roosevelt Ave, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ralph Kiner (here, next to this marker); Lindsey Nelson (here, next to this marker); John Joseph "Johnny" Murphy (here, next to this marker); Bob Murphy (here, next to this marker); Derrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson (here, next to this marker); Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub (here, next to this marker); Jerry Koosman (here, next to this marker); George Thomas Seaver (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on June 29, 2026, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
