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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
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
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
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), . . . — — Map (db m229160) 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 . . . — — 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 m192569) 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
On Pershing Road at Wentworth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pershing Road.
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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 (Indiana 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 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 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.
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 m56689) HM
On Peck Street at East Laketon Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Peck Street.
Marsh Field began its tenure as the
principal home of Muskegon baseball
when it was completed in 1916.
Charles W. Marsha Muskegon civic
leader, industrialist, and sports
enthusiastspearheaded construction
of the park, which he donated to . . . — — Map (db m229818) HM
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
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
On Stan Musial Drive south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Stan Musial Drive south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Stan Musial Drive south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Stan Musial Drive south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Brooklyn Avenue at East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue.
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
On Brooklyn Avenue at East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue.
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
On Brooklyn Avenue at East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue.
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
On Brooklyn Avenue at East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue.
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
On Brooklyn Avenue at East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue.
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
On Delmar Boulevard at Eastgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South Broadway south of Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street at Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north on South 8th Street.
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
On 8th Street (Old U.S. 66) at Clark Avenue, on the left when traveling south on 8th Street.
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
On South 8th Street (Old U.S. 66) south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Doctor Martin Luther King Drive (Missouri Route D) west of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Doctor Martin Luther King Drive (Missouri Route D) west of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On North Grand Boulevard at Dodier Street, on the left when traveling north on North Grand Boulevard.
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
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
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Delmar Boulevard west of Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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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