Lexington-Hamline in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dave Winfield
Photographed by McGhiever, August 22, 2026
1. Dave Winfield Marker
Dave Winfield, native of Saint Paul (Rondo Neighborhood) was born on October 3, 1951. He grew up on Carroll Avenue, and attended J.J. Hill Elementary School, Marshall Junior High School, Central High School, and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He played many sports in his youth at Oxford Community Center, Jimmy Lee Recreation Center and the sports complex now known as Toni Stone Field. He starred in basketball in high school and college, winning All City honors in both basketball and baseball.
He was then drafted by the Baltimore Orioles as a pitcher in 1969, but chose to attend the University of Minnesota. There he won Big Ten championships in both basketball and baseball and gained All-Big Ten and All-American status in Baseball. He took the University of Minnesota baseball team to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska in 1973, and was chosen as the Most Outstanding player as a pitcher and hitter in that series. That year he became the only athlete to ever be drafted professionally by the NFL, NBA, ABA and MLB. He then signed as the #1 pick of the National League San Diego Padres in June of 1973 and
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His character and commitment to others have been notably demonstrated through becoming the first professional athlete to have their own non-profit operating foundation, the Winfield Foundation. He also established the Winfield Awards for minority student athletes here in Saint Paul in 1976. The awards have been given to hundreds of student athletes, providing recognition and stipends to attend their college of choice. In addition, his work with and for the Major League Baseball Players Association
Photographed by McGhiever, August 22, 2026
2. Dave Winfield statue and marker outside Dunning Recreation Center
He's been acknowledged for his work in Major League Baseball by receiving the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award in 1993. David has also been honored by several United States Presidents for his philanthropic work in sports and the communities he played in. David was a complete baseball player, exhibiting the 5 skills that make a player great: hitting for average, for power, fielding and throwing, and having exceptional running speed for a big man. With a dominant 6' 6" frame and aggressive play, a keen knowledge of the game, from his youth he both pitched and hit, which he did in high school, college and summer collegiate ball in Alaska. In MLB they only had him hit. He has been widely hailed as one of the best athletes in Minnesota and across the nation. He ended his baseball career among the all-time leaders in hits, RBI, games played, runs scored, doubles, extra base
Photographed by McGhiever, August 22, 2026
3. Dave Winfield Marker (left) beside Toni Stone Field
Final statistics: .283 batting average; 1,833 RBI, 1,820 Runs scored, 465 HR; his number 31 is retired with the San Diego Padres, the University of Minnesota and Saint Paul Central.
He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York on the first ballot, elected to the U of M Hall of Fame in Minneapolis, the NCAA Baseball Hall of Fame, the College World Series Hall of Fame, and the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame.
New York, A.L. 1981-1990
California, A. L. 1990-1991
Toronto A.L. 1992
Minnesota, A. L. 1993-1994
Cleveland, A.L. 1995
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 44° 56.951′ N, 93° 9.113′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Lexington-Hamline. It can be reached from the intersection of Marshall Avenue and N. Griggs Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is between Toni Stone Stadium and Dunning Recreation Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1221 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to St. Peter Claver Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to Victoria Street Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); History of Rondo / Redlining Rondo (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rondo Landmarks / The Story of 755 Rondo (approx. 0.8 miles away); Serial Racial Displacement / Rondo Properties Lost to I-94 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rondo 1970–1982 / Words from the Founders (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rondo Commemorative Plaza Site / Rondo Today (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hmong in the Rondo Neighborhood / The Oromo of Rondo (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
