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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.
The greatest defensive shortstop of all time, Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith anchored the thrilling "Runnin' Redbirds" teams that appeared in three World Series, winning in 1982. A spectacularly acrobatic yet rock-steady fielder, "The Wizard's" . . . — — Map (db m124609) HM
Albert "Red" Schoendienst joined the Cardinals in 1945, his first of over 50 consecutive years in a big league uniform. The Cardinals' second baseman for over a decade, his spectacular defense and solid hitting helped them capture the 1946 World . . . — — Map (db m124631) HM
Baseball's greatest right-handed hitter, Rogers Hornsby was the cornerstone of the Cardinals' first winning era. He won a total of seven batting titles, including his 1924 century-best mark of .424. Also a powerful hitter, he led the league in . . . — — Map (db m124567) HM
Stan Musial was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. A gentleman both on the field and off, "Stan the Man" played his entire 22 year professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a lifetime .331 batting average, with . . . — — Map (db m124676) HM
Lawrence Peter Berra grew up on Elizabeth Street in the St. Louis neighborhood called the Hill. After heroic service in World War II, Yogi Berra joined the Yankees late in the 1946 season and hit a home run in his first at-bat. For the next 17 years . . . — — Map (db m124703) HM
"Cool Papa" a loyal gentleman with
dignity, humility & generosity
Dearly loved & respected
Scholar & philosopher of baseball
1974 National Baseball Hall of Fame
Professional baseball career
1922-1950 in the Negro Major League . . . — — Map (db m217339) HM
Grover Cleveland Alexander, the third winningest pitcher in major league baseball history, was born near Elba, Nebraska, on February 26, 1887. After pitching for local and minor league teams, Alexander signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. In 1911, . . . — — Map (db m104682) HM
On July 1, 1924, Babe Ruth hit a home run on this Athletic Field in a game between Delanco and the Burlington County All-Stars. Over 5000 baseball fans attended this historical baseball game. — — Map (db m140537) HM
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig lead a local team to victory over the Brooklyn Royal Giants in an exhibition baseball game at High School Field in Trenton — — Map (db m211776) HM
George Stacey Davis was a shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. He also spent several seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions. Over his playing career, . . . — — Map (db m190669) HM
From 1920 - 1934, The Babe singlehandedly lifted baseball to new heights with his unlimited talent and unbridled love for the game. His enormous contribution to baseball and The Yankees made him the most celebrated athlete who ever lived. — — Map (db m54727) HM
A man, a gentleman and a great ball player. Whose amazing record of 2130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and team mate. July the Fourth 1941 — — Map (db m18411) HM
Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972
"It ain't over 'til it's over"
Three time MVP 1951-54-55
Selected to A.L. All-Star Game 15 consecutive years
Hit most Home Runs by a Yankee catcher
Outstanding clutch hitter and World Series performer . . . — — Map (db m53805) HM
536 Home Runs. Winner of Triple Crown 1956. Most World Series Home Runs 18. Selected to All Star team 20 times. Won MVP award 1956, 1957 - 1962, Elected to Hall of Fame 1974. A magnificent Yankee who left a legacy of unequaled courage. — — Map (db m18412) HM
The New York Yankees first baseman, the "Iron Horse," who played 2,130 consecutive games, lived here from 1939 to 1941. During his fourteen-year career, he earned a .340 batting average, 493 HRs, and 1,990 RBIs. — — Map (db m193301) HM
Parkhurst Field
Original Site of 'JAG Park' & Home of Baseball Since 1906
For over one hundred years, baseball has been played on the Parkhurst Field grounds. Opened in July 1906 as the A.,J.&G. Baseball Park and home of the professional . . . — — Map (db m69242) HM
"The Sultan of Swat" led the New York Yankees to seven pennants between 1920 and 1934. Ruth hit 714 career home runs, a record until 1974. He lived here for several years, beginning in 1929, and then moved to 173 Riverside Drive. — — Map (db m98467) HM
1903 - 1941
Lou Gehrig known as the "Pride of the Yankees" was born at this location on June 19th, 1903. In his amazing feat of playing 2130 consecutive games, Lou became known as "The Iron Horse" to the baseball world. Dedicated to . . . — — Map (db m53786) HM
Site of the First
National Baseball
Hall of Fame Induction,
June 12, 1939
* * * * *
Attended by
Grover Alexander, Ty Cobb,
Eddie Collins, Walter Johnson,
Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack,
Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Tris Speaker, . . . — — Map (db m190749) HM
The five Hall of Famers pictured above played for Troy, N.Y. (NL) between 1879 and 1882. When Troy resigned from the National League after the 1882 season, these players continued their stellar pro careers with other teams including the future N.Y. . . . — — Map (db m7444) HM
Hit his first home run in professional baseball, March, 1914, 135 yds. N.W. In this town George Herman Ruth acquired the nickname "Babe." — — Map (db m243848) HM
This baseball complex is named in the memory of Huntersville native James Hoyt Wilhelm.
Born: July 26, 1923, in Huntersville, North Carolina
Died: August 23, 2002 in Sarasota, Florida
Major League Baseball Career: 1952 to 1972
Elected . . . — — Map (db m235925) HM
After several close calls, the Cleveland Indians reached the pinnacle of Major League Baseball success and claimed the franchise’s first World Series title. The season and team hit a low point when star shortstop Ray Chapman was struck and killed by . . . — — Map (db m191293) HM
Conversion from position player to pitcher launched Hall of Fame Career. Seven-time 20-game winner led A.L. in wins three times (1950, ’54 & ’55). Trails only Bob Feller and Mel Harder in Club wins (207), starts (350), and innings pitched (2850). . . . — — Map (db m183801) HM
Frank Robinson became the first African-American manager in major league baseball history on October 3, 1974 under the leadership and appointment by Indians Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ted Bonda and General Manager Phil . . . — — Map (db m183813) HM
First African-American player in American League history. Helped tribe to two A.L. Pennants as all-around star outfielder. Signed by Bill Veeck in 1947 after starring with Negro League Newark Eagles at age 23. Led A.L. in HRS twice (1952, ’54). Hit . . . — — Map (db m182398) HM
Larry Doby owns a special place in Cleveland and Major League Baseball history. As the first African-American ballplayer in the American League, Doby combined talent, skill and athleticism with courage, bravery and heart to blaze a trail that . . . — — Map (db m182445) HM
Among the most beloved players of his generation, Boudreau was the stabilizing force behind the Indians during the 1940s. As the youngest manager (24) in club history, Lou guided the Indians to the franchise’s second World Series Championship in . . . — — Map (db m182329) HM
Most popular player of his era, the “Boy Manager” was a driving force behind tribe’s 1948 World Series Title. Shortstop was American League MVP in 1948 (.348, 18 HR, 106 RBI). Player-Manager 1942-’50. Winningest manager in club history (728 wins). . . . — — Map (db m182336) HM
[north side]Cleveland Indians, American League 1936-1941 • U.S. Navy • 1945-1956 Games 570 • Innings 3,828 • Won 266 • Lost 162 • Pct. .621 Strikeouts 2,581 • ERA 3.25 [west side]Born November 3, 1918 • Van Meter, Iowa Signed by . . . — — Map (db m182400) HM
League Park opened on May 1, 1891, with the legendary Cy Young pitching for the Cleveland Spiders in their win over the Cincinnati Redlegs. The park remained the home of Cleveland's professional baseball and football teams until 1946. In 1920 the . . . — — Map (db m17770) HM
Baseball's most successful pitcher, Denton True “Cy” Young (1867-1955) won 511 games during his 22-year career, and compiled a record of sixteen 20-win seasons, including five seasons where he topped 30 wins. Young displayed remarkable . . . — — Map (db m16388) HM
In honored
memory
Denton “Cy” Young
Mar. 29, 1867
Nov. 4, 1955
Baseball's Immortal Pitcher
In his youth on a nearby farm, “Cy” played baseball for love of the game, a quality that remained with him . . . — — Map (db m16389) HM
Known to his fans as "King Carl" and to his teammates as "The Meal Ticket," the screwball throwing Hubbell from Meeker, Oklahoma, was one of the dominant pitchers of the 1930s. The New York Giants hurler is best remembered for setting a record in . . . — — Map (db m175014) HM
Johnny Bench redefined standards by which catchers are measured during 17 seasons with the "Big Red Machine." Johnny controlled the game on both sides of the plate with his batting (389 homers - a record for catchers - and 1376 RBI's) and his . . . — — Map (db m175022) HM
Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner, from Harrah, Oklahoma, joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1927, partly on the recommendation of Paul Waner, who told the Pirates' owner his brother "is a better player than me." Lloyd helped win the 1927 National League . . . — — Map (db m175013) HM
Paul "Big Poison" Waner was an immediate major league sensation when he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1926. That first season, the Harrah, Oklahoma, native hit .336, led the National League in triples with 22 and played right field with only . . . — — Map (db m175012) HM
"Bullet" Joe Rogan became one of the most versatile baseball players of the Twentieth Century. At the age of 19, Rogan began playing for the Kansas City Colored Giants. He joined the United States Army in 1911 and became the star player for the 25th . . . — — Map (db m175016) HM
When Mickey was 3 years old his family moved to this location. At the age of 5 or 6 his father started teaching him to hit, they used the tin barn as their backstop. Mutt, his father, would pitch righty and Mickey's grandfather would pitch lefty . . . — — Map (db m171030) HM
"A Great teammate"
CHS class of '49
[Statue dedicated April 17, 2010]
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About the Artist
Dr. Nick A Calcagno was the recipient of numerous awards and many professional achievements. His artwork is . . . — — Map (db m41741) HM
The "Flying Dutchman" was hailed as baseball's greatest shortstop and one of its finest all-around players. A lifelong Carnegie resident, born to German immigrants. Played for Louisville Colonels, 1897-1899, and the Pittsburgh Pirates from . . . — — Map (db m40682) HM
Pittsburgh's great baseball tradition began here more than a century ago. Pittsburgh and Allegheny (now the North Side) were twin cities that played out their local rivalry through "turf sports." The first ball park was an exhibition ground built . . . — — Map (db m191481) HM
In October 1903, National League champion Pittsburgh played American League champion Boston in major league baseball's first modern World Series. Boston won the best-of-9 series, 5 games to 3; prominent players included Pittsburgh's Honus Wagner and . . . — — Map (db m108595) HM
"Grand Old Man of Baseball." He started as a catcher in New England, 1883. As manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, 1901-1950 -- a record fifty years -- he led the team to nine American League pennants, 1902-31, & five World Series championships, . . . — — Map (db m82044) HM
Connie Mack managed the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years, 1901-1950. His teams won nine American League pennants and five World Series. Mr. Mack never wore a uniform, preferring to manage in street clothes while holding a scorecard to signal . . . — — Map (db m167365) HM
The famed baseball pitcher was born in Factoryville. Attended Keystone Academy, 1895-98; Bucknell University, 1898-1901. He was with the New York Giants, 1900-26, and Cincinnati Reds, 1916-18; pitched 373 winning games, achieving a National League . . . — — Map (db m89330) HM
[Marker panels, from left to right, read]
The greatest pitcher of the 1st Quarter of the 1900's was raised in Factoryville and graduated from Keystone [Academy, now College]. His reputation as a gentleman rivaled his fame as a pitcher.
He joined . . . — — Map (db m102839) HM
Located at the corner of O'Neal and East Third streets adjacent to Warner Park, Lincoln Park, and Fort Wood, Engel Stadium stands on the site of Andrews Field where baseball had been played since around 1910. Constructed in only 63 working days . . . — — Map (db m167767) HM
The Washington Senators professional baseball
team named William Joseph “Joe” Engel president
of the Chattanooga Lookouts, its farm team, in
1929. By February of 1930 he had a new $150,000
ballpark, Engel Stadium, which was said to . . . — — Map (db m167779) HM
West End Park was the second baseball park for the Buffaloes, Houston's professional Texas League ball club. Opened in April 1905 with the home plate entrance at Andrews and Heiner on the San Felipe street car line, this was the most significant . . . — — Map (db m170893) HM
From unmarked graves to homemade concrete slabs to giant marble statuaries, Fairview Cemetery reflects the heritage and history of the community. Land for the cemetery was donated by Colonel J.H. Onstott, an early settler, but no records document . . . — — Map (db m208841) HM
A legend in his own time, Tris Speaker was born, educated and buried here. Known as the Grey Eagle, he was the first Texan named to National Baseball Hall of Fame. First man elevated to Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Was on Boston's 1912 and . . . — — Map (db m202021) HM
Named to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Vermont’s first graduating class, Centennial Field has been the home of UVM athletics since 1906. The three ballparks that have stood on this site have hosted semi-professional and . . . — — Map (db m23429) HM
Located on the streetcar line between Burlington and Winooski, Athletic Park was the home of the University of Vermont's baseball and football teams and track-and-field events from 1887 until Centennial Field opened in 1906. It was also where . . . — — Map (db m75483) HM
Babe Ruth’s first two major league home runs,
6 May and 2 June 1915, were hit off pitcher,
John Wauhop, 1884-1960, at the Polo Grounds
in NY. Wauhop, playing under name of Warhop
and "Chief,” played for Highlanders, who became
the NY Yankees, . . . — — Map (db m179179) HM
Borchert Field Borchert Field, home to Milwaukee professional baseball for over 60 years, was located between W. Burleigh, W. Chambers, N. 7th, and N. 8th Streets. Known originally as Athletic Park when it opened on May 20, 1888, the ballpark . . . — — Map (db m35200) HM
1958
Hank Aaron
The Milwaukee Braves win another National League pennant, but lose the World Series to the New York Yankees four games to three.
Science & Technology
The U.S. establishes the National Aeronautics and Space . . . — — Map (db m167292) HM
A Milwaukee icon and the ninth Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Allan H. "Bud" Selig brought baseball back to his hometown after purchasing the Seattle Pilots out of bankruptcy in 1970, and rebranding the club as the Brewers. Led the franchise . . . — — Map (db m147870) HM
A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Sutton was acquired from the Houston Astros on August 30, 1982 to strengthen the Brewers' push to the American League Pennant. Started seven games down the stretch in 1982, posting a 4-1 record and . . . — — Map (db m141029) HM
Known as "Hammerin' Hank" for clubbing 755 career home runs, Aaron retired as a Brewer, finishing in the same city in which his Major League career started. Set numerous records during his 23-year career, including Most Home Runs, Games Played, . . . — — Map (db m138744) HM
Selected third overall by the Brewers in the 1977 draft, Molitor played the first 15 years of his career in Milwaukee. As a Brewer, Molitor hit .303, earned five All-Star appearances ('80, '85, '88, '91, '92), two Silver Slugger Awards, and finished . . . — — Map (db m140545) HM
Acquired along with Pete Vuckovich and Ted Simmons in December 1980, Fingers earned two of his seven career All-Star selections during his tenure in Milwaukee. Enjoyed one of the best single seasons in franchise history in 1981 when he was awarded . . . — — Map (db m139013) HM
The Republican House, a hotel that stood on this site from 1886 to 1961, was the birthplace of baseball’s American League. On the night of March 5, 1900, Milwaukee attorney Henry Killilea, his brother Matt, Connie Mack, Byron (Ban) Johnson, and . . . — — Map (db m30351) HM
One of baseball's all-time greatest hitters, Paul Molitor played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1977-1992. He holds the Brewers all-time record for highest batting average (.303) and most stolen bases (412). His 39-game hitting streak in 1987 . . . — — Map (db m99579) HM
A two-time American League Most Valuable Player, he became the 17th player in major league history to collect 3,000 career hits. Yount became the third youngest player to reach the milestone of 3,000 hits, with only Ty Cobb and Henry Aaron being . . . — — Map (db m147525) HM
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