Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stuart J. Beebe
Mr. Baseball
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
1. Stuart J. Beebe Marker
In recognition of the legacy of Stuart J. Beebe, a long-time devoted resident of Corsicana since the 1940s. Mr. Beebe, known as Mr. Baseball of Corsicana, is credited with organizing youth baseball for Corsicana in the 1950s, and remained active in the program for nearly a half a century.
He labored countless hours maintaining the ball park, tending to the sheep which grazed the fields, managing office duties, scheduling games, and working the public-address sound system during the youth games. He was even seen crouched behind the home plate serving as an umpire. Mr. Beebe was also known to have passed the tin bucket at games raising extra funds for the kids. Mr. Beebe passed away at the age of 85.
This bronze is in respect for both Mr. Beebe and this complex for the use and enjoyment of all who love the game our nations pastime. Let em Play Ball!
Erected by Visit Corsicana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 32° 4.793′ N, 96° 31.182′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is on N 45th St
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Tribute to the Corsicana State Home Veterans (approx. 0.8 miles away); Meritt Drane (approx. 0.8 miles away); Calvert Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Corsicana State Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); Odd Fellow and Rebekah Children's Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); IOOF Home Memorial Bell Tower (approx. 0.8 miles away); James L. Collins (approx. 1.3 miles away); 15th Texas Infantry Companies E and G
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Stuart J. Beebe Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
3. Stuart J. Beebe Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
4. Stuart J. Beebe Marker
The south entrance to the baseball fields.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
