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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.
 
Former location of the Baker Boarding house near marker (now a recently built Wells Fargo Bank). image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, August 5, 2017
Former location of the Baker Boarding house near marker (now a recently built Wells Fargo Bank).
1 Alabama, Calhoun County, Anniston — Tyrus Raymond Cobb
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
2 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Babe Ruth — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
3 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Babe Ruth Changed Baseball Forever — March 17, 1918 — Hot Springs, Arkansas —
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
4 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Buck Ewing — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
5 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Fogel Field — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
6 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Honus Wagner — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
7 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hot Springs Country Club — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
8 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball
Hot Spring's 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 m102952) HM
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9 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball
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
10 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Majestic Field — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
11 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Oaklawn Park — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
12 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Stan Musial — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
13 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — The Eastman Hotel — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
14 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Whittington Park — Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
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
15 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Don Drysdale — Number Retired on July 1, 1984 — 53 —
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), . . . Map (db m229160) HM
16 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Duke Snider — Number Retired on July 6, 1980 — 4 —
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
17 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Griffith Park — The Birth of The Curse — Babe Ruth
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 . . . Map (db m168977) HM
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18 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Gaylord Perry — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
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
19 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Juan Marichal — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
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
20 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Orlando Cepeda — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
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
21 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Willie Mays — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
San Francisco Giants: 1958-1972 Hall Of Fame: 1979 • Giants Retired Number: 24 San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 NL MVP: 1965 NL Gold Glove Award: 1958, . . . Map (db m176377) HM
22 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Willie McCovey — San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
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
23 California, Siskiyou County, Dunsmuir — Babe Ruth Played Here
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
24 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — American League Pennant / All-Star Game / Baseball in the Civil War / First Printing — Baseball Americana
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 m192569) HM
25 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — Walter Johnson
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26 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — Walter Johnson / Baseball Music
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
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27 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — Walter Perry Johnson — "The Big Train"
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
28 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Babe's Longest Homer
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
29 Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Babe Ruth Day — March 10, 1927 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
In what the Sentinel called Orlando’s “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
30 Florida, Orange County, Orlando — F-923 — Tinker Field
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
31 Florida, Volusia County, Daytona Beach — Hall Of Famer — Jackie Robinson — Jackie Robinson Ballpark & Museum —
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
32 Georgia, Franklin County, Royston — 059-10 — Ty Cobb — The Georgia Peach
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
33 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — Albert "Red" Schoendienst — Inducted into Hall of fame on July 23,1989
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
34 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Andrew "Rube" Foster — Baseball player and owner (1879-1930) — Chicago Tribute —
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 York’s Cuban X-Giants. He won four games in the 1903 “Colored Championship of the World.” . . . Map (db m235191) HM
35 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Carlton Fisk — 72
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36 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Frank Thomas — 35
• 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
37 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Harold Baines — 3
• 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
38 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Jackie Robinson — 42
• 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
No. retired: . . . Map (db m235438) HM
39 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Luis Aparicio — 11
• 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
40 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Luke Appling — 4
• 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
41 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Minnie Miρoso — 9
• 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
42 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Nellie Fox — 2
• 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
43 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, South Side — Ted Lyons — 16
• 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
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44 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourne — 12/11/1854 - 02/05/1897 — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery —
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
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45 Indiana, Elkhart County, Elkhart — Lou Criger
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
46 Indiana, Newton County, Morocco — 56.2019.1 — Edgar Charles “Sam” Rice — 1890-1974
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
47 Indiana, Pike County, Petersburg — Gilbert Ray Hodges
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
48 Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute — Max Carey
(front:) Christened Max Georg Carnarius Born Terre Haute, Indiana January 11, 1890 To Frank & Catherine Carnarius Interred Coral Gables, Florida May 30, 1976 Outfielder Pittsburgh Pirates 1910-1926 Brooklyn . . . Map (db m233363) HM
49 Kansas, Allen County, Humboldt — Walter Johnson Birth Site
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
50 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Historical Baseball Game — Chicago White Sox vs. New York Giants — October 24, 1913 • Blue Rapids, Kansas —
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
51 Kansas, Wyandotte County, Kansas City, I-435 West KC-KS — Buck O'Neil — Baseball Player & Coach — Kansas City Monarchs —
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
52 Kansas, Wyandotte County, Kansas City, I-435 West KC-KS — Walter Johnson — Major League Pitcher — November 6, 1887 • Humboldt, Kansas —
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
53 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Scotlandville — Lou Brock — 1957-1960 — Baseball —
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
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54 Maryland, Allegany County, Lonaconing — Baltimore Orioles (1920 - 1924)
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
55 Maryland, Allegany County, Lonaconing — Philadelphia Athletics (1925 - 1933)
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
56 Maryland, Baltimore, Ridgely's Delight — Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
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
57 Maryland, Baltimore, Stadium Area — George Herman (Babe) Ruth
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
58 Maryland, Harford County, Aberdeen — Great 8 — Named after the Ironman of baseball — Aberdeen, Maryland —
• 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
59 Maryland, Montgomery County, Bethesda — Walter Johnson
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60 Maryland, Montgomery County, North Bethesda — Bethesda's Big Train
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
61 Maryland, Montgomery County, North Bethesda — Walter Johnson — The Greatest Pitcher Who Ever Lived
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
62 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, West Fens — Van Ness Street Player Banners
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 m56689) HM
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63 Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, McLaughlin — 2120 — Marsh Field
Marsh Field began its tenure as the principal home of Muskegon baseball when it was completed in 1916. Charles W. Marsh—a Muskegon civic leader, industrialist, and sports enthusiast—spearheaded construction of the park, which he donated to . . . Map (db m229818) HM
64 Mississippi, Oktibbeha County, Starkville — "Cool Papa" Bell
James "Cool Papa" Bell (1901-1991) was born in Starkville. Renowned as the fastest man to ever play baseball. During his career (1922-1950), Bell played for or managed teams primarily in the Negro Leagues. In his career, Bell never hit below .300. . . . Map (db m140782) HM
65 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Anthony "Tony" La Russa
Born October 4, 1944 in Tampa, FL To Tony and Oliva (Cuervo) La Russa Brother to Eva Married Elaine Coker on December 31, 1973 Father to Bianca and Devon Made big-league debut with Kansas City Athletics May 10, 1963 Played six . . . Map (db m173438) HM
66 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Dorrel "Whitey" Herzog
Born November 9, 1931 in New Athens, IL to Edgar and Lietta (Fanke) Herzog Married to Mary Lou Sinn on February 8, 1953 Father to Debra, David and Jim Batted .285 while playing for the New York Yankees' Minor League club, the Joplin . . . Map (db m72158) HM
67 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Louis Clark Brock
Born in El Dorado, AR in 1939 to Maud and Paralee Brock From Age Two grew up in Collonston, LA Attended Union High School and Southern University Married to Jacqueline Gaitor Father to Wanda, Lou, Jr., Emory and Daniel Led Southern . . . Map (db m72157) HM
68 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith
Born December 26, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama to Clovis and Marvella (Pugh) Smith Father to Osborne II, Dustin and Taryn Played for the San Diego Padres from 1978-1981 and for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1982-1996 Fifteen Time National . . . Map (db m72212) HM
69 Missouri, Greene County, Springfield — Stanley Frank Musial
Born in Donora, PA in 1920 to Lukasz and Mary Musial Attended Donora High School Married to Lillian Labash Father to Dick, Gerry, Janet, and Jean Played for 22 years with the St. Louis Cardinals Won 3 World Series Rings Won 3 . . . Map (db m72088) HM
70 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest athletes of the 20th Century. Born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919. Robinson grew up in Pasadena, California, and was an outstanding high school and collegiate athlete in track & field, basketball, football, and . . . Map (db m198927) HM
71 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil
Born: Nov. 13, 1911 Carrabelle, Florida Died: Oct. 6, 2006 Kansas City, Missouri Threw: Right Position: First baseman, Outfielder, Manager Buck O'Neil played for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938-1947 winning the Negro American League . . . Map (db m198930) HM
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72 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Kansas City Municipal Stadium
Timeline: 1923: Stadium opens as "Muehlebach Field", named for George Muehlebach, who owned the minor-league Blues 1924: KC Monarchs won the Negro Leagues World Series here 1937: Ballpark was named "Ruppert Stadium" honoring Yankees . . . Map (db m198933) HM
73 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
Born: July 7, 1906 Mobile, Alabama Died: June 8, 1982 Kansas City, Missouri Threw: Right Position: Pitcher Satchel Paige was known for his outstanding control as a pitcher and his love for the game of baseball which made him one of . . . Map (db m198929) HM
74 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Municipal Stadium
Known as: • Muehlebach Field (1923-1937) • Ruppert Stadium (1937-1943) • Blues Stadium (1943-1954) • Municipal Stadium (1955-1976) (front side:) You are standing on the former site of Municipal Stadium, originally named . . . Map (db m198918) HM
75 Missouri, St. Louis, Delmar Loop — Whitey Herzog — Born November 9, 1931
Beloved Cardinals manager Dorrel "Whitey" Herzog enjoyed a solid, eight-year playnig career from 1956-1963, but in his own words, "baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." He managed the Kansas City Royals to three straight . . . Map (db m124789) HM
76 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Albert Fred Schoendienst — "Red"
St. Louis N.L., 1945-56, 1961-76, 1979-95 New York, N.L., 1956-57 Milwaukee, N.L., 1957-60 Roommate Stan Musial credited him with the "Greatest pair of hands I've ever seen." Sleek, far-ranging second baseman for 18 seasons. Led N.L. in . . . Map (db m209872) HM
77 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Brock Surpasses Cobb — August 29, 1977 — Greatest Moments —
Lou Brock broke the Major League Baseball record for stolen bases in a career, held by Ty Cobb, with his 893rd stolen base at San Diego.Map (db m133394) HM
78 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Enos Bradsher Slaughter — "Country"
St. Louis, N.L. 1938-1953 New York A.L. 1954-1955, 1956-1959 Kansas City A.L. 1955-1956 Milwaukee N.L. 1959 Hard-nosed hustling performer who played the game with intensity and determination. Flat, level wing made him a lifetime .300 . . . Map (db m133352) HM
79 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — George Harold Sisler — St. Louis - Washington A.L. — Boston N.L. - 1915-1930 —
Holds two American League records, making 257 hits in 1920 and batting .419 in 1922. Retired with Major league average of .341. Credited with being one of best two fielding first basemen in history of game. [Other side:] George Sisler . . . Map (db m151551) HM
80 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — James Thomas Bell — "Cool Papa" — Negro Leagues 1922-1950 —
Combined speed, daring and battling skill to rank among best players in Negro Leagues. Contemporaries rated him fastest man on base paths. Hit over .300 regularly, topping .400 on occasion. Played 29 summers and 21 winters of professional baseball. . . . Map (db m133359) HM
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81 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Jay Hanna (Dizzy) Dean — St. Louis N.L., 1932-1937 — Chicago N.L., 1939-1941 —
One of four N.L. Pitchers to win 30 or more games under modern regulations. Pitched in 1934 (St. L.) 1938 (Chicago) World Series. Led League in Strikeouts 1932-33-34-35. Single Game Record with 17, July 30, 1933. First pitcher to make two hits in . . . Map (db m133350) HM
82 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Louis Clark Brock — Chicago N.L., 1961-1964 — St. Louis N.L., 1964-1979 —
Baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases with 938. Set Major League record by stealing over 50 bases 12 times and N.L. record with 118 steals in 1974. Led N.L. in stolen bases 8 times. Collected 3,023 hits during 19 year career and holds World . . . Map (db m196689) HM
83 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Osborne "Ozzie" Smith — "The Wizard"
San Diego, N.L., 1978-1981 St. Louis, N.L., 1982-1996 Revolutionized defensive play at shortstop with his acrobatic fielding and artistic turning of double plays. The 13-time Gold Glove winner set six major league fielding records among . . . Map (db m133353) HM
84 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Robert Gibson — St. Louis N.L., 1959-1975
Five-time 20-game winner, his 3,117 strikeouts made him only 2nd pitcher to reach 3,000. First to fan 200 or more in a season 9 times. Set N.L. mark with 1.12 ERA in 1968, hurling 13 shutouts. Twice World Series MVP, setting records for consecutive . . . Map (db m133357) HM
85 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rogers Hornsby
National League batting champion seven years — 1920 to 1925, 1928. Lifetime batting average .358 highest in National League History. Hit .424 in 1924. Twentieth Century Major League record. Manager of 1926 World Champion St. Louis . . . Map (db m151552) HM
86 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Stanley Frank Musial — "The Man" — St. Louis Cardinals 1941-1963 —
Holds many National League records, among them: games played 3,026; at bat 10,972 times; 3,630 hits; most runs scored 1949; most runs batted in 19851; total bases 6,134. Led N.L. in total bases 6 years. Slugging percentage 6 years. Most valuable . . . Map (db m133355) HM
87 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Stanley Frank Musial — "Stan the Man" — 1920 - 2013 —
For more than 70 years, Stan Musial was the heart and soul of the St. Louis Cardinals. As a player, he was the greatest Cardinal and one of the best players in Major League Baseball history. Off the field, he lived with a dignity and charm that . . . Map (db m151511) HM
88 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Ted Simmons — St. Louis N.L., 1968-80; Milwaukee N.L., 1981-85; Atlanta N.L., 1986-88
The greatest offensive catcher in Cardinals history. From 1971-80, Simmons averaged 90 RBI and 17 home runs with a .301 average. In 1973, he set the all-time record for hits in a season by a catcher with 192, then bested his own mark in 1975 with . . . Map (db m179201) HM
89 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — World Champions — October 10, 1926 — Greatest Moments —
With a 1-run lead and the bases loaded in the 7th inning of Game Seven, Rogers Hornsby called in Grover Cleveland Alexander. Alexander struck out Tony Lazzen and finished the game with 2 1/3 scoreless innings to clinch the team's first World . . . Map (db m133454) HM
90 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown West — James Thomas Bell — Born May 17, 1903
James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell was born in Starkville, Mississippi. He was one of the biggest stars of Negro League baseball. "Cool Papa" stole 175 bases in the 200 games during the 1933 season. Bell was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, . . . Map (db m215453) HM
91 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown West — Osborne Earl Smith — Born December 26, 1954
Osborne Earl Smith, known as Ozzie Smith, was born in Mobile, Alabama. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals for 15 years and became the greatest shortstop to ever play the game. Smith won 13 Gold Gloves, played in 12 consecutive All-Star games, was . . . Map (db m215448) HM
92 Missouri, St. Louis, Jeff-Vander-Lou — Official Site of Sportsman's Park
Official Site of 1881 Sportsman's Park 1966 Busch Stadium 1953-1966 * Former Home of the St. Louis Cardinals & St. Louis Browns *Former Greats Who Played Here* Grover Alexander • Jim Bottomley • Ken Boyer • Lou Brock • Ty . . . Map (db m138476) HM
93 Missouri, St. Louis, The Hill — Lawrence "Yogi" Berra — Baseball Hall of Fame — Inducted 1972 —
5447 Elizabeth 1930-1948Map (db m236744) HM
94 Missouri, St. Louis County, Creve Coeur — Stan Musial — 1941-1944, 1946-1963
Beloved St. Louis Cardinal and cornerstone of the community, "The Man" ranked at or near the top of Major League Baseball's all-time lists in almost every batting category during his 22 year career. Lifetime batting average of .331. A 24-time . . . Map (db m187521) HM
95 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Bob Gibson — Born November 9, 1935
Robert Gibson, once a Harlem Globetrotter, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 until he retired in 1975. Known for his fastball, he struck out 3,117 batters. In his 1968 MVP season, Bob Gibson pitched 28 complete games and 13 shutouts . . . Map (db m124693) HM
96 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Branch Rickey — Born December 20, 1881
Often called the greatest front-office strategist in baseball history, Branch Rickey came to the Cardinals in 1917 and turned a losing team into a powerhouse. Believing that "luck is the residue of design," he developed the modern farm system that . . . Map (db m124532) HM
97 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Cool Papa Bell — Born May 17, 1903
Major League Baseball was closed to Blacks until 1947, relegating some of the game's best players to the Negro Leagues. One of them was James Thomas Bell, who joined the St. Louis Stars in 1922. Nicknamed Cool Papa for his composure, Bell played and . . . Map (db m124717) HM
98 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Dizzy Dean — Born January 16, 1910
Known for his homespun wit and good-natured bravado, Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was perhaps the most colorful member of the Cardinals' famed "Gas House Gang." With his blazing fastball he won 30 games in 1934, earning MVP Honors and leading the . . . Map (db m124536) HM
99 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — George Sisler — Born March 24, 1893
The greatest player in St. Louis Browns history, "Gentleman" George Sisler was arguably baseball's most complete first baseman. Intelligent and athletic, he won two batting titles, led the league in steals four times and was one of the finest . . . Map (db m124539) HM
100 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Lou Brock — Born June 18, 1939
The greatest base stealer of his era, St. Louis Cardinal Louis Clark Brock was only the 14th player to have 3,000 hits. After three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Brock joined the Cardinals in 1964 and fueled their World Series victory. During his . . . Map (db m192188) HM

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