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Baseball Hall of Famers Historical Markers
Historical markers relating to major-league players, managers, executives, umpires and pioneers who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
By Mark Hilton, August 5, 2017
Former location of the Baker Boarding house near marker (now a recently built Wells Fargo Bank).
On East 10th Street at Quintard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 10th Street.
In 1904, 18 year old Tyrus Raymond Cobb lived in a boarding house on this site while playing minor league baseball for the Anniston Steelers. From nearby Scarbrough Drug Store on Noble Street he wrote letters, using fictitious names, to sports . . . — — Map (db m106606) HM
On Whittington Avenue at Woodfin Street, on the left when traveling west on Whittington Avenue.
Ruth trained here nine times and became a very familiar face around Hot Springs. He hiked the mountains, took the baths, played golf, patronized the casinos, and visited the racetrack.
On March 17, 1918 (St. Patrick's Day), he launched a . . . — — Map (db m102588) HM
A towering shot traveled from home plate at Whittington Park into the second alligator pond at the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo. The distance was 573 feet. — — Map (db m116082) HM
On Reserve Street, on the left when traveling east.
Many baseball historians regard Ewing as the greatest all-around 19th century player. He came to the Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs in 1892, seeking medical advice for his sore throwing arm. On March 19th, after successful treatment, he hit a . . . — — Map (db m102685) HM
On Whittington Road just west of Woodfin Street, on the left when traveling west.
This field, also known as Fordyce Field, was constructed in 1912 by the Hot Springs Park Company to meet the demand of over 250 major leaguers training in Hot Springs. Philadelphia Phillies owner, Horace Fogel, leased the field for his team. The . . . — — Map (db m189752) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0 miles south of Market Street.
No player left a bigger legacy in Hot Springs
than "the Flying Dutchman. He enjoyed the baths
and all the activities Hot Springs had to offer,
he also participated in civic functions and coached the high school basketball team.
Honus played in . . . — — Map (db m130003) HM
Near Malvern Avenue (Business U.S. 270) south of Country Club Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Although the original clubhouse was replaced
long ago, the golf course is essentially the
same as when it was founded in 1898. Dozens
of Baseball Hall of Fame members have played
these links, including such icons as Honus
Wagner and Walter . . . — — Map (db m200740) HM
On Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Hot Springs' reputation as a health and recreation resort attracting the rich and famous was certainly true in the late 1800's and well into the 20th century. The city had fine hotels, lively nightclubs, a beautiful mountain setting, and the famous . . . — — Map (db m190718) HM
Hot Springs' reputation as a health and recreation resort attracting the rich and famous was certainly true in the late 1800's and well into the 20th century. The city had fine hotels, lively nightclubs, a beautiful mountain setting, and the . . . — — Map (db m287299) HM
On Carson Street at West Belding Street, on the right when traveling north on Carson Street.
Built in 1909 as the Boston Red Sox training
center, this field was also used by the
Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers. In
March 1918, during batting practice, Babe
Ruth hit many home runs over the distant
center field fence, predicting his . . . — — Map (db m200745) HM
On Central Avenue at Bell Place, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Many of baseball's greatest players were
fond of thoroughbred racing. Established in
1904, Oaklawn became a favorite destination
for such baseball legends as John McGraw
and Rogers Hornsby, who were particularly
fond of "betting on the ponies." . . . — — Map (db m200738) HM
On Whittington Ave. at Pine Street on Whittington Ave..
Legendary Hall of Fame Slugger Stan Musial often visited Hot Springs to prepare for one of his twenty-two stellar seasons in major league baseball. Stan would come with his St. Louis Cardinal teammates and owner August Busch to take the baths, and . . . — — Map (db m116048) HM
On Post Office Court south of Reserve Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1890, the elegant, 500-room
Eastman Hotel was a hub for the baseball
community in the early 20th century. Here
Babe Ruth flipped a coin to settle his 1921
salary dispute with the Yankees. In 1925,
Walter Johnson received a hero's . . . — — Map (db m211010) HM
On Whittington Avenue 0.4 miles west of Woodfin St., on the right when traveling west.
More baseball was played in the ballpark on this corner than anywhere else in Hot Springs. Built in 1894 and used until 1942. Whittington Park, later named Ben Johnson Field, was the epicenter of baseball in Hot Springs. A partial list of those who . . . — — Map (db m102604) HM
Near Vin Scully Avenue 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way.
One of the game's fiercest competitors, the hard-throwing right-hander pitched 14 seasons (1956-69) for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, ranking second on the franchise career list in wins (209), games pitched (518), strikeouts (2,486), innings . . . — — Map (db m306740) HM
Near Vin Scully Avenue 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way.
The Duke of Flatbush was among the game's most feared hitters during his 16 seasons
with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1947-62), playing on a pair of World
Championship teams (1955 and 1959) and in six World Series overall. The . . . — — Map (db m229158) HM
Near Griffith Park Drive 1 mile north of Crystal Springs Drive, on the right when traveling north.
On January 5th 1920, World Series-winning Boston Red Sox
pitcher George Herman Babe Ruth was playing here on his
favorite Los Angeles golf course. He was approached by New
York Yankees Manager Miller Huggins who had come all the
way from . . . — — Map (db m168977) HM
On King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1962-1971
Hall Of Fame: 1991 · Giants Retired Number: 36
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1966, 1970
From the hills of North Carolina, Perry started spectacular
22-year career with 10 seasons as a Giant. He tied . . . — — Map (db m175345) HM
San Francisco Giants: 1960-1973 · Hall Of Fame: 1983
Giants Retired Number: 27
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player: 1965
"Dominican Dandy" is the . . . — — Map (db m175879) HM
On King Street at 2rd Street, on the right on King Street.
San Francisco Giants: 1958-1966
Hall of Fame: 1999 ·
Giants Retired Number: 30
NL Rookie of the Year: 1958
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964
The Baby Bull rose from Puerto Rican poverty to Major
League . . . — — Map (db m176641) HM
On King Street, on the right when traveling north.
San Francisco Giants: 1959-1973, 1977-1980
Hall Of Fame: 1986 · Giants Retired Number: 44
NL MVP: 1969 · Major League Player Of The Year: 1969
NL Rookie Of The Year: 1959
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1963, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 . . . — — Map (db m176645) HM
On Dunsmuir Avenue north of Siskiyou Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Dunsmuir Centennial Committee
Baseball legend 'Babe' Ruth and his New York Yankee team mate Bob Meusel played in an exhibition game with local teams here on October 22, 1924.
Dedicated by
Grand Parlor,
Native Sons of the Golden West
June . . . — — Map (db m40198) HM
Near South Capitol Street Southeast at Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
American League Pennant. As the defending world champions, Washington players raise the pennant early in the season prior to defeating the Philadelphia Athletics, 9-4. National Photo Company. Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., May 1, 1925. . . . — — Map (db m306815) HM
Near South Capitol Street Southeast at Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Johnson
Walter "Big Train" Johnson, Washington's ace pitcher, warming up, March 1924. National Photo Company.
After a Hall of Fame career, Johnson announced Washington games on CBS radio station WJSV, including this contest . . . — — Map (db m179716) HM
Near Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
Walter Johnson might have been the fastest pitcher in baseball history. With his sweeping sidearm delivery, the "Big Train" led the league in strikeouts 12 times during a 21 year career with the Washington Nationals from 1907 to 1927. Johnson won . . . — — Map (db m114054) HM
On West North B Street, on the right when traveling west.
At Tampa's Plant Field on April 4, 1919, "Babe" Ruth, playing for the Boston Red Sox against the N.Y. Giants, smacked a
587- foot home run that set a record in a pre-season game. 4,300 screaming fans saw the feat. Famed Evangelist Billy . . . — — Map (db m46601) HM
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
In what the Sentinel called Orlandos greatest baseball holiday in history, Babe Ruth and the American League Champion New York Yankees took the field against the Cincinnati Reds at 3:30 on Thursday, March 10, 1927. The much anticipated day was . . . — — Map (db m189083) HM
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
Side 1
Joe Tinker (1880-1948) was an Orlando real estate developer and professional baseball player. While playing with the Chicago Cubs from 1906 to 1910, Tinker won four pennants, two World Series championships, and was part of a famous . . . — — Map (db m120473) HM
Near East Orange Avenue 0.1 miles east of South Beach Street, on the left when traveling east.
Jackie Robinson started his Major League rookie season at the age of 28 and played 10 seasons from 1947 to 1956. He played in six World Series and is credited with winning the 1955 World Series for the Dodgers. Robinson was named the sport's first . . . — — Map (db m108479) HM
On Franklin Spings Street (U.S. 29) 0 miles east of Cook Street, on the left when traveling east.
Tyrus Raymond Cobb (1886-1961) moved to Royston as a youth when his father got a teaching position here. He was playing “Town Ball” for the Royston Reds at age 14 and was in the minors at 17. He first played with the Augusta Tourists . . . — — Map (db m10636) HM
On Park Street just east of East Street, on the right when traveling east.
Albert "Red" Schoendienst all time great major league baseball player was born in Germantown, Illinois February 2, 1923 to Joseph & Mary F. (Schlarmann) Schoendiest. In 1942 he signed a contract with the Cardinals for a monthly salary of $75.00. . . . — — Map (db m192524) HM
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Pitcher / Manager
White Sox (1923-46)
Sox all-time leader in wins (260)
Led AL in wins in 1925 (21) and 1927 (22), and ERA in 1942 (2.10)
Managed White Sox from 1946-48
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1955
No. Retired: . . . — — Map (db m307639) HM
On Pershing Road (39th Street) at Wentworth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pershing Road (39th Street).
Andrew Rube Foster dominated the Negro leagues as a pitcher, manager, owner and league organizer. His professional career began at age 18, pitching for New Yorks Cuban X-Giants. He won four games
in the 1903 Colored Championship of the World. . . . — — Map (db m235191) HM
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 2000
Batted .269 with 376 Home Runs and 1,330 RBI over 24 Seasons
11-Time All-Star, 1972-74, 1976-78, 1980-82, 1985, 1991
Uniform No. 72 Retired, 1997
Member of the White Sox Team of the Century, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m248534) HM
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Catcher
White Sox (1981-93)
Ranks fourth in club history in home runs (214)
Ranks second in MLB for games caught (2,226)
351 career home runs (2nd most by a catcher)
11-time All-Star
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2000
. . . — — Map (db m307485) HM
On 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Highly Regarded Civic Figure, Philanthropist and Sportsman
Player and Manager
Founder of the Chicago White Sox, 1900
Co-founder of the American League, 1901
Builder of Comiskey Park, 1910
American League Champions, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919 . . . — — Map (db m248553) HM
Designated Hitter/First Baseman
White Sox (1990-2005)
American League MVP in 1993 and 1994
Five-Time All-Star
Led the AL with a .347 average in 1997
Ranks first in White Sox history in home runs (448) doubles . . . — — Map (db m235435) HM
Near West 35th street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Uniform No. 35 Retired, 2010
Two-Time American League Most Valuable Player, 1993-94
Five-Time American League All-Star, 1993-97
Four-Time American League Silver Slugger Winner, 1991-94, 2000
Member of White Sox Team of the Century, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m248373) HM
On West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
First Baseman / Designated Hitter
White Sox (1990-2005)
1993 & 1994 American League Most Valuable Player
Ranks first in club history in home runs (448), extra-base hits (906), doubles (447), walks (1,466), runs (1,327), RBI (1,465), . . . — — Map (db m307645) HM
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
Designated Hitter / Right Fielder
White Sox (1980-89, '96-97, '00-01)
Appeared in 1,670 games
Ranks third in club history in home runs (221) and fourth in RBI (981)
Six-time All-Star
Hit 20 home runs seven times . . . — — Map (db m235403) HM
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Designated Hitter / Right Fielder
White Sox (1980-89, '96-97, '00-01)
Appeared in 1,670 games
Ranks third in club history in home runs (221) and fourth in RBI (981)
Six-time All-Star
Hit 20 home runs seven times (1982-87, '96) . . . — — Map (db m307644) HM
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 2019
Uniform No. 3 Retired, 1989
First Overall Pick of the 1977 Amateur Draft
Six Time All-Star, 1985-87, 1989, 1991, 1999
American League Silver Slugger Winner, 1989
Led the American League in Slugging . . . — — Map (db m248554) HM
Near West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Frank Thomas
>>6'5" height
Nicknamed the Big Hurt for his power at the plate 521 career homer runs.
Luis Aparicio
>>5'9" height
Ranks second in White Sox history in stolen bases (318) and won nine Gold Gloves.
Mark . . . — — Map (db m307482) HM
Second Baseman
Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)
Broke MLB color barrier in 1947
1947 Rookie of the Year
1949 Most Valuable Player
Six-time All-Star
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1962
On 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 1997
Uniform No. 2 Retired, 1976
American League Most Valuable Player, 1959
12-Time All-Star, 1951-61, 1963
Three-Time Gold Glove Winner, 1957, 1959-60
Member of the White Sox Team of the Century, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m248550) HM
Near 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
On June 4, 2008, Chicago White Sox slugger Jim Thome became the first player ever to hit a baseball onto the Fan Deck of U.S. Cellular Field as the Sox beat the Kansas City Royals. He duplicated the tape-measure feat on September 30, 2008 as the . . . — — Map (db m248327) HM
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
Shortstop
White Sox (1956-62, '68-70)
AL Rookie of the Year in 1956
Led AL in stolen bases 9 consecutive years
Led all shortstops in fielding 8 straight seasons
10-time All-Star
Nine-time Gold Glove winner
. . . — — Map (db m235414) HM
On 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Route 90/94).
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 1984
Uniform No. 11 Retired, 1984
10-Time All-Star, 1958-64, 1970-72
Nine-Time Gold Glove Winner, 1958-62, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970
American League Rookie of the Year, 1956
Led the American League in . . . — — Map (db m248551) HM
On West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94).
Shortstop
White Sox (1956-62, '68-70)
AL Rookie of the Year in 1956
Led AL in stolen bases 9 consecutive years
Led all shortstops in fielding 8 straight seasons
10-time All-Star
Nine-time Gold Glove winner
Inducted into . . . — — Map (db m307638) HM
On 35th Street near Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Shortstop
White Sox (1930-50)
Sox all-time leader in games (2,422)
Ranks third in club history in RBI (110), at-bats (8,856) and hits (2,749)
Seven-time All-Star
AL batting crown in 1936 and 1943
Inducted into . . . — — Map (db m236484) HM
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway, on the right when traveling east.
Shortstop
White Sox (1930-50)
Sox all-time leader in games (2,422), at-bats (8,856) and hits (2,749)
Ranks third in club history in RBI (1,116)
Seven-time All-Star
AL batting crown in 1936 and 1943
Inducted into Hall of . . . — — Map (db m307640) HM
Near West 35th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Outfielder/Infielder
White Sox (1951-57, '60-61, '64, '76, '80)
1951 Rookie of the Year, The Sporting News
Batted .300 or higher eight times
Led AL in stolen bases four times, triples twice, doubles and hits once
. . . — — Map (db m307641) HM
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
Outfielder / Infielder
1951 Rookie of the Year, The Sporting News
White Sox (1951-57, '60-61, '64, '76, '80)
Batted .300 or higher 10 times
Led AL in stolen bases four times triples twice, doubles and hits once . . . — — Map (db m235411) HM
Second Baseman
White Sox (1950-63)
1959 AL Most Valuable Player
Led AL in hits in 1952, '54, '57 and '58
Played in 798 consecutive games
Three-time Gold Glove winner
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1997
. . . — — Map (db m235396) HM
Near West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Second Baseman
White Sox (1950-63)
1959 AL Most Valuable Player
Led AL in hits in 1952, '54, '57 and '58
Three-time Gold Glove winner
Played in 798 consecutive games
12-time All-Star
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1997 . . . — — Map (db m307643) HM
Near West 35th Street 0.2 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east.
Played in Five Decades with the White Sox (1951-57, 1960-61, 1964, 1976, 1980), Indians, Cardinals and Senators
Batted .298 with 186 Home Runs, 1,203 BI and 205 Stolen Bases
Triumphed Over Language and Racial Barriers
First Black Player in . . . — — Map (db m248485) HM
On 35th Street at Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street.
Pitcher / Manager
White Sox (1923-46)
Led AL in wins in 1925 (21) and 1927 (2)
Sox all-time leader in wins (26) and ERA in 1942 (2.10)
Managed White Sox from 1946-48
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1955
On North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Panel 1:]
Ernie Banks
"Mr. Cub"
[Panel 2:]
Hit 512 home runs with more than 40 in a season five times. Had record five grand-slams in 1955. First to be elected N.L. Most Valuable Player two successive years, 1958-59. Led . . . — — Map (db m188832) HM
On North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Text on front of base of statue:]
Billy spent 31 seasons in a Cubs uniform as a player and coach, a club record.
[Text on right base of statue:]
Soft-spoken clutch performer was one of most respected hitters of his day. Batted solid .290 . . . — — Map (db m261320) HM
On North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Text on front of base of statue:]
Ace of the beloved Cubs teams of the '60s and '70s. Pitched 10 seasons for Chicago, spanning three decades. Fergie is the Cubs' all-time leader in strikeouts and games started.
[Text on left side of base of . . . — — Map (db m261322) HM
On Sheffield Avenue at Waveland Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Sheffield Avenue.
[South-facing panel:]
Harry Caray served as the beloved broadcast voice of the Cubs for 16 seasons.
In honor of his significant contributions to baseball, Harry was presented with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Ford C. Frick . . . — — Map (db m235627) HM
Near North Sheffield Avenue at West Waveland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
1869
The Chicago Base Ball Association, today's Chicago Cubs, is formed in October as the city's first fully professional team. The club plays an independent schedule against professional and amateur opponents in 1870.
1871
The . . . — — Map (db m302169) HM
On North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Text on the front of the base of the statue:]
Empathetic voice of the fans on WGN Radio for 21 seasons. Tireless fighter, survivor and champion for those who lived with diabetes. Helped raise more than $60 million for juvenile diabetes research, . . . — — Map (db m261287) HM
On North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Text on the front of the statue's base:]
A perennial All-Star and Gold Glove second baseman, Ryne let his bat, glove and speed do the talking during 15 seasons as a Cub. He burst onto the national scene in 1984, winning N.L. MVP while leading the . . . — — Map (db m261285) HM
On North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Five years after the Great Chicago Fire, the Chicago Cubs became a charter member of the National League in 1876. The team played its home games at the 23rd Street Grounds, located in what is now Chicago's Chinatown, and won the inaugural pennant . . . — — Map (db m316341) HM
On North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Cubs moved into what would become Wrigley Field in 1916, marking the start of the Wrigley family's 66-year stewardship of the franchise.
The Cubs won the 1918 National League pennant and added to that success with pennants in 1929, 1932, . . . — — Map (db m316347) HM
On North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1953, Ernie Banks broke the Cubs' color barrier, beginning a remarkable 19-year career earning him the title "Mr. Cub." By 1969, Banks was joined by Fergie Jenkins, Ron Santo and Billy Williams on one of the most beloved teams in franchise . . . — — Map (db m316349) HM
Near Chicago Avenue west of Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294), on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Bill Veeck, Sr. and Bill Veeck, Jr.
Honoring Their Contributions to the World of Baseball and the Village of Hinsdale
May All Who Play Here Share Their Unabashed Love of the Game
Bνll Veeck, Sr.
President: Chicago Cubs . . . — — Map (db m286104) HM
On Pulaski Road 0.1 miles south of 147th Street (Illinois Route 83), on the right when traveling north.
Is it possible to wave the flag too much? Provided, of course, that you wave it with integrity? Is it possible to study Lincoln or Shakespeare too much? Is it possible to read the Bible too much ★ The great, the good, the true, are . . . — — Map (db m274331) HM
On Jackson Avenue east of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Murals depict Naperville Sports Notables. Known as a place where education plays a most important role, sports also are part of the big picture. Naperville schools have produced not only stellar graduates prepared for careers, but also a number of . . . — — Map (db m286386) HM
On Jackson Avenue east of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Murals depict Naperville Sports Notables. Known as a place where education plays a most important role, sports also are part of the big picture. Naperville schools have produced not only stellar graduates prepared for careers, but also a number of . . . — — Map (db m286387) HM
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1940, Charles pitched professionally for 11 years in the National League and the Players League.
In those 11 years he won 310 games and lost 191 for a winning percentage of .619.
In 1884 he won 62 . . . — — Map (db m160304) HM
On Riverview Avenue south of Superior Street, on the left when traveling south.
This memorial is dedicated to the life of Lou Criger
Born in Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 6, 1872 to Charles J. and Lovina Stutsman Criger, the city's first major leaguer was known as one of the best catchers of his day and caught most of Cy Young's . . . — — Map (db m67096) HM
On North Lafayette Park Drive north of West Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Princeton, Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges grew up in Petersburg. In 1941, he played American Legion baseball here. The field was renamed for him in 1970. Hodges debuted with MLB's Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 but served with the U.S. Marine . . . — — Map (db m285517) HM
On West Michigan Avenue (County Road 400 S) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Michigan Avenue.
Baseball Hall of Famer Sam Rice was born near Morocco, Indiana. In 1912, while away at a tryout, most of his family died when a tornado tore through the area. The following year he enlisted in the Navy, and in 1915 made his professional baseball . . . — — Map (db m231139) HM
On Main Street (Indiana Route 56/57) at Ninth Street ( Route 61), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Hometown hero and favorite son of Petersburg Indiana. Star baseball player for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1943-1961. Original Met from 1962-1963, and managed the New York Mets to a miracle 1969 World Series Championship. Known locally . . . — — Map (db m243608) HM
On Iowa Road at 900th Street, on the right when traveling west on Iowa Road.
On November 6, 1887, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Walter Perry Johnson was born on this farm site. In 1901, he moved with his family into the town of Humboldt. During a career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927, he became famous for . . . — — Map (db m57497) HM
On 5th Street (U.S. 77) at Gypsum Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street.
This field was the site of a 1913 game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants, winners of the national league pennant that year. Teams consisted of players from other major league teams, who were on a world tour. Blue Rapids was . . . — — Map (db m79095) HM
Born November 13, 1911, Florida native Buck O'Neil became batboy for his father's baseball team at age six. In 1938, O'Neil moved to Kansas City to join the Monarchs and played three All-Star games and two World Series games in the Negro American . . . — — Map (db m202123) HM
Walter "Big Train" Johnson grew from a farm boy into a Major League Baseball success. Following high school, Johnson pitched in the Idaho State League and signed with the Washington Nationals in 1907. His fastball barreling at locomotive speed . . . — — Map (db m200962) HM
On Swan Avenue east of Robert Smith Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average.
Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part
of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball
championship. Brock was subsequently selected for the U.S.
baseball team in . . . — — Map (db m199584) HM
On Bourbon Street south of Bienville Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established 1807
Jean LaFitte Andrew Jackson Diamond Jim Moran Tony Moran Jimmy Moran Jr. Yousef Salem Al Adwan (Jober't) Joseph Secreto Marquis de La Fayette Alexis Grand Duke of all Russias Jenny Lind William Makepeace . . . — — Map (db m296975) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In the middle of the 1920 season, John "Jack" Dunn I signed Grove with the Baltimore Orioles of the International League, a minor league team. Grove led the league in strikeouts during his four seasons with the Orioles, and the team won the league . . . — — Map (db m139849) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1925, following a stellar four-and-a-half-year stint in the minor leagues with the Baltimore Orioles, Grove began his major league career with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. Struggling with pitching control during his rookie year, Grove . . . — — Map (db m139848) HM
On Emory Street at Dover Street, on the right when traveling south on Emory Street.
George Herman Ruth, better known to the world as Babe Ruth, baseball's famous "Sultan of Swat," was born here in the home of his maternal grandparents on February 6, 1895. Famous for his record-breaking statistics and flamboyant style, Babe was . . . — — Map (db m125679) HM
On Eutaw Street south of West Camden Street, on the right when traveling south.
Jim Palmer won a club-record 268 games and earned 3 Cy Young Awards in 20 big league seasons, all with the Orioles. He was an 8-time 20-game winner and his career earned run average is the 3rd best in major league history among pitchers with . . . — — Map (db m247598) HM
On Eutaw Street south of West Camden Street, on the right when traveling south.
Eddie Murray became the third player in Major League history with 500 homers and 3,000 hits. He played 21 seasons in the majors, 12 ½ of them with the Orioles. The A.L. Rookie of the Year in 1977 and a 7-time Most Valuable Oriole, his number . . . — — Map (db m247590) HM
Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. Baltimore Orioles 3rd Baseman 1955-1977.
Brooks Robinson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but he became Baltimores hometown hero. Arriving here in September 1955 at the age of 18, he went on to spend all or . . . — — Map (db m136353) HM
On Eislen Street at Camden Street on Eislen Street.
Babe Ruth was born in 1895, a few blocks northwest of here on Emory Street. In 1902 the seven-year-old was sent to Saint Mary's Industrial School, a home for unwanted children in southwest Baltimore. On the school's playfields he became an . . . — — Map (db m136346) HM
Near Long Lane 0.8 miles east of Gilbert Road, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
August 10, 1981 Cal Ripken, Jr. made his MLB
debut for the Baltimore Orioles
October 16, 1983 The Baltimore Orioles
defeat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the
World Series Cal records final out
September 6, 1995 Cal . . . — — Map (db m183237) HM
Near Westlake Drive 0.8 miles south of Tuckerman Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Walter Johnson, baseball's greatest pitcher, lived in Bethesda from 1925 until 1935. Called the "Big Train" because of his overpowering fastball, Johnson won 417 games in 21 seasons with the Washington Senators. His record of 110 shutouts should . . . — — Map (db m141386) HM
Near Westlake Drive 0.4 miles north of Westlake Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Johnson personified "gentlemanly conduct in the heat of battle," as his friend and chronicler Shirley Povich put it.
Rated the fourth best player in the history of the game by The Sporting News Walter Johnson was the game's . . . — — Map (db m199070) HM
On Van Ness Street at Ipswich Street, on the right when traveling west on Van Ness Street.
Suspended high above Van Ness street between Gates B and D, these banners represent legends in Red Sox history. Each of these players entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Red Sox hat, or joined the Hall of Fame without a specific . . . — — Map (db m307068) HM
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