Eric's Baseball History Database
Name State City Site Type Priority Visited?
1Growden Memorial Park AKFairbanks Current ballpark (Minor league) High No WIlbur and Airport Rd Home of the Midnight Sun Baseball Classic, an game played annually at midnight on the summer solstice by wooden-bat collegiate teams. Box seats and grandstand at Growden come from Sick's Stadium in Seattle which hosted teh 1969 MLB Pilots. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 118 Roadside Baseball, pg 229
2Rickwood Field ALBirmingham Former ballpark (Minor league) High No 1137 Second Ave West America's oldest surviving ballpark built in 1920. One of the first ballparks in the South with lights. Connie Mack assisted in designing the ballpark that was modeled after Forbes Field. In its hayday it hosted numerous black and white stars. Today it is only open during annual minor league games or special tours from the Friends of Rickwood. An "X" on the concrete wall marks where Walt Dropo hit one of the longest home runs. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 47 Roadside Baseball, pg 132
844Alabama Sports Hall of Fame ALBirmingham Museum Med No 2150 Civic Center Blvd The impressive museum boasts Alabama greats such as Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, and Don Sutton. Roadside Baseball, pg 132
850Don Sutton Hometown ALClio Historic Site Med No Don Sutton's hometown has a water tank with his name on it and a Don Sutton Street. Roadside Baseball, pg 135
3Willie Mays Park ALFairfield Honorable naming Med No Park in Mays' home town.  He never played there. http://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Willie_Mays_Park
851Don Kessinger Hometown ALForrest City Historic Site Low No A sign reading "Hometown of Don Kissinger" is in Forrest City. Roadside Baseball, pg 135
852Early Wynn Field ALHartford Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Hall of Famer, Early Wynn, was born in Hartford. A recreational ballpark is named after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 135
845Optimist Park ALHuntsville Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Oakwood Avenue and Andrew Jackson Way Former home to numerous semipro and Negro League teams from the 30s to the 60s. Today it is used recreationally and a marker denotes its interesting past. Roadside Baseball, pg 133
4Hank Aaron Childhood Home and Museum ALMobile Museum Med No Restored home where Hank lived from ages 8 to 17 moved from its original site in Toulminville, AL to the grounds of Hank Aaron Stadium. The rooms in the home are dedicated to the various stages of Aaron's career. Unfortunately, the 2019 closure of the stadium closed the museum and makes it future uncertain. https://mobileseg.com/venues/hank-aaron-museum/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron_Stadium
846Hank Aaron Stadium ALMobile Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 755 Bolling Bros Blvd Former home of the Mobile Bay Bears of the Southern League, Hank Aaron Stadium also previously hosted several youth tournaments for a historically vibrant baseball community in Mobile. Nearby Toulminville was home to Aaron, Paige, McCovey, and several other successful Negro Leaguers. The ballpark closed in 2019 and its future is uncertain. https://mobileseg.com/venues/hank-aaron-stadium/ http://www.baseballatthehank.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 134
847Hank Aaron Loop ALMobile Honorable naming Med No Hank Aaron Loop A street near Aaron's home town of Toulminville Roadside Baseball, pg 134
966Satchell Paige Drive ALMobile Honorable naming Med No Satchell Paige Drive A street near Hank Aaron Stadium. Mobile is Satchell's home town Google Maps
848Walt Cruise Field ALSylacauga Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Named after local MLB player, Walt Cruise who played in the 1910s and 20s for the Cardinals and Braves. Roadside Baseball, pg 134
849Joe Sewell Hometown ALTitus Historic Site Low No A highway sign and community center are named after Joe Sewell who is from Titus. Roadside Baseball, pg 135
853Lamar Porter Field ARLittle Rock Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 7th Street and Johnson Street Classic ballpark built in 1936 that once hosted Brooks Robinson today hosts youth baseball. Roadside Baseball, pg 135
854Ray Winder Field ARLittle Rock Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Jonesboro Drive at I-630 Home to the Arkansas Travelers of the Class AA Texas League from 1932 to 2006. A group fought and largely lost a preservation battle. As of 2018 only the lightpoles and scoreboard remain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Winder_Field Roadside Baseball, pg 136
855George Kell Park ARNewport Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Off Highway 367 This local ballfield is named after Hall of Fame third baseman George Kell who was born nearby. Roadside Baseball, pg 136
856Travelers Baseball Museum ARNorth Little Rock Museum Low No Dick-Stephens Park, 400 W Broadway The Arkansas Travelers have been the only consistent professional baseball team in Arkansas since 1901. This museum celebrates their colorful past and former Hall of Famers including Travis Jackson, Jim Bunning, and Ferguson Jenkins. Roadside Baseball, pg 137
877Birthplace of Spring Baseball ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Avenue and Woodfin Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the original spring training site since Cap Anson brought his 1886 Chicago White Stockings here. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102952
878Buck Ewing Marker ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Reserve Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the brief stopping point for Buck Ewing in 1892. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102685
879Babe Ruth Home Run ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Avenue and Woodfin Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the site of an alleged 573 foot home run by Ruth into an alligator pond at the zoo. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=116082
880Smoky Joe Wood Marker ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Avenue and Clarkson Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the brief stopping point for Smoky Joe Wood in 1912. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102574
881Fogel Field ARHot Springs Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No Whittington Avenue and Woodfin Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates former Fogel Field which hosted many major leaguers starting in 1912. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102584
882Babe Ruth Marker ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Avenue and Woodfin Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the host of Babe Ruth for spring training nine times and a massive home run into the alligator pond at the zoo. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102588
883Whittington Park ARHot Springs Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No Whittington Ave One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates former Whittington Park which hosted spring training ball from 1894 to 1942 and countless legendary players. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102604
884Lefty Grove Marker ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Ave and Myrtle Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the healing grounds of Lefty Grove when he had a sore arm. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=116503
885Bill Dickey Marker ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Ave and Willow Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as the site of Dickey's discovery before joining the Yankees. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=116080
886Mel Ott Marker ARHot Springs Historic Site Low No Whittington Avenue and Woodfin Street One of the ten markers on the Hot Springs, Arkansas Historic Baseball Trail, this marker celebrates Hot Springs as a brief home of Mel Ott in spring training. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102764
997Porky's ARMorrison Bluff Restaurant Low No 21545 AR-109 Local bar filled with Dizzy Dean memoribilia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Dean
1115Warren Ballpark AZBisbee Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Ruppe Ave between Bisbee Rd and Arizona St Originally built as a wooden ballpark in 1909, Warren Ballpark was rebuilt in concrete and steel in 1930. Ballpark has hosted minor league teams, but today is mostly local team. Roadside Baseball, pg 284
1116Francisco Grande Baseball Complex AZCasa Grande Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No 26000 Gila Bend Hwy The Giants trained here from the 1960s to 1980s. The bleachers are gone, fields are grown over, but two concrete ramps remain. The adjacent golf course has a Willie Mays autograph and other memoribilia hanging in its bar. Roadside Baseball, pg 284
1117Rendezvous Park AZMesa Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No 3rd St and Center St Former home of Cubs and As, Rendezous Park was torn down in 1976 and is now the site of the Mesa Convention and Visitor Bureau. Hohokam Stadium replaces it a mile north. Roadside Baseball, pg 285 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendezvous_Park
1118Don & Charlie's AZScottsdale Restaurant Med No 7501 E Camelback Rd Restaurant featuring ballpark seats and lots of baseball memoribilia. Roadside Baseball, pg 285
1119Sun City Stadium AZSun City Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No 111th St and Grand Ave Former spring home of Brewers, it was torn down in 1996 for apartments. Roadside Baseball, pg 285
1120Gene Autry Statue AZTempe Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No 2200 W Alameda Dr At the Angels spring training park, Gene Autry, Angels owner, is memorialized in bronze. Roadside Baseball, pg 286
5Tucson Electric Park AZTucson Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Spring training home of Diamondbacks. Beautiful sunset views with mountain backdrop. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 45
6Hi Corbett Field AZTucson Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Spring training home of Rockies. "Has all the charm you'd expect to find in a classic old ballpark." The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 46 Roadside Baseball, pg 286
7Hohokam Stadium AZMesa Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Spring training home of Cubs. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 46
8Camelback Ranch AZGlendale Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Spring training home of Dodgers and White Sox. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 46
9Goodyear Ballpark AZGoodyear Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Spring training home of Indians and Reds The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 47
573Polo Grounds light poles AZPhoenix Current ballpark (College) High No Phoenix Municipal Stadium 5999 E. Van Buren Street After the Polo Grounds were demolished, the light poles were installed at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the home to the Arizona State Sun Devils. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polo_Grounds#Polo_Grounds_light_poles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Municipal_Stadium
819Chase Field AZPhoenix Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Seventh St Opening at "The BOB" (Bank One Ballpark) in 1998, a roof was inevitable in the Phoenix heat. The roof and the small swimming pool beyond the center field fence are the only notable features of the rather cavernous and bland ballpark. Even the natural grass and "keyhole" dirt strip between the mound and plate were removed in "favor" of artificial turf in 2019. Statues outside the ballpark show a young fan seating autographs and the 2001 World Series win. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Field Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1121Curt Schilling Field AZPhoenix Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No Indian Bend Elementary School Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Curt Shilling attended this school as a child. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1122Brian Anderson Field AZGuadalupe Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No Lions Park Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1123Jay Bell Field AZPhoenix Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No Gateway Elementary School Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1124Matt Williams Field AZPhoenix Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No Simpson Elementary School Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1125Randy Johnson Field of Dreams AZPhoenix Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No East Lake Park Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1126Steve Finley Field AZPhoenix Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No Smith Park, 41st Ave and Grant St Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
1127Todd Stottlemyre Field AZGuadalupe Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No Part of "Diamonds Back" Youth Fields sponsored by the Diamondbacks effort to provide local youth fields. Roadside Baseball, pg 287
749Japaneses-American ATK Baseball Field CAAlameda Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 2179 Clement Ave From 1916 to 1938, Japanese-American teams and semipro teams played each other and anchored the Japanese community. Today a AAAAA Storage facility occupies the site with a plaque marking home plate. Roadside Baseball, pg 288
10Ralph Kiner Statue CAAlhambra Historic Site Low No
750Angel Stadium CAAnaheim Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 2000 Gene Autry Way Angel Stadium of Anaheim happens to be the fourth oldest ballpark (after Dodger, Wrigley, and Fenway), but it doesn't feel particularly old or new. At the original opening in 1966, the distinguishing feature was the "Big A" scoreboard in center field. After major renovations in 1998, the Big A was moved to the parking lot and the new distinguishing feature is the "California Spectacular" in center field. It features fake rocks, real trees, a waterfall, a geyser, and shoots fireworks for home runs and wins. Statues at the ballpark include Angel's owner Gene Autry at gate 2 and Michelle Carew (Rod Carew's daughter who died) at gate 4. At the main entrance to the ballpark are two giant Angel's helmets with handprints of Bobby Grich, Bob Boone, Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, Don Sutton, and Jim Fregosi. Roadside Baseball, pg 288 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Stadium Missed the statues.
751Jack Norworth Gravesite CAAnaheim Gravesite Med No Melrose Abbey Memorial Park, 2303 S Manchester Ave, Plot: North Patio Crypt, 46GG Jack Norworth wrote "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" on a subway ride in New York in 1908. Norworth went on to pen many other hits, and never witnessed a baseball game until 1940. Roadside Baseball, pg 289
752La Palma Park CAAnaheim Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Harbor Blvd In the 1940s, the ballpark hosted MLB spring training. Its claim to fame, however, is hosting Joe DiMaggio when he was enlisted for WWII and played here with his team from Santa Ana Army Air Base. Roadside Baseball, pg 289
753Pearson Park Grandstands CAAnaheim Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Lincoln Blvd and Harbor Blvd Built in the 1920s, Pearson Park has hosted countless amateur and semipro baseball games. The highlight is the beautifully maintained grandstand with its ornate structure. Roadside Baseball, pg 290
754Brea Bowl CABrea Former ballpark (Recreational) Low No St Crispen Ave and Napoli Dr Brea hosted a barnstorming game between Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson in 1924. Johnson grew up nearby in Olinda. 5000 fans showed up for the game even though the local population is less than that. Today Brea Bowl is replaced by housing, but two block away an old repair garage still stands where the players got dressed for the game (227 N Brea Blvd). Roadside Baseball, pg 291
755Olive Memorial Stadium CABurbank Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No George Izay Park, W Olive Ave and Mariposa St Olive Memorial Stadium was the former spring training home of the St Louis Browns. Today the ballpark has been torn down, but the field remains. Memorial war plaques also remain, but have been moved closer to the field. Roadside Baseball, pg 291
11Babe Ruth marker CADunsmuir Historic Site Med No Dunsmuir Avenue, toward the northern end of town Plaque showing that Babe Ruth played exhibition game here. The ballpark he played at, Dunsmuir City Field, still stands and is used by the high school. http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com/LandmarkDetails.aspx?landmarkId=1290&page=15&cat=2113amp;summary=-1 Roadside Baseball, pg 292
766George Brett Field CAEl Segundo Current ballpark (Recreational) Med Yes Recreation Park, Pine St and Eucalyptus St Brett went to high school a few blocks from the field named in his honor. Roadside Baseball, pg 293
767Oaks Park CAEmeryville Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1120 Park Ave Oaks Park was the home of the Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks. Today it is the site of a Pixar animation studio. Roadside Baseball, pg 294
768Walter Johnson's High School CAFullerton Historic Site Med No Fullerton Union High School, 201 E Chapman Ave On the school's Wall of Fme are Walter Johnnson, Hall of Fame Pirate shortstop, Arky Vaughan, and Richard Nixon. Roadside Baseball, pg 294
769Walter Johnson Athletic Field CAFullerton Honorable naming Med No Ted Craig Regional Park, 3300 State College Blvd Because Johnson grew up in nearby Olinda, they have named a baseball complex after him. It is near the site of the former Brea Bowl. Roadside Baseball, pg 294
770Walter Johnson Lane CAFullerton Honorable naming Med No Walter Johnson Lane Johnson grew up nearby, so they named a street after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 294
12Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum CALos Angeles Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes The Dodgers played at LA Coliseum from 1958 to 1961 while Dodger Stadium was being built. It was probably the most unique baseball configuration; even moreso than the Polo Grounds. The left field porch of 250' made Fenway's Green Monster look far even with the Coliseum's 42' wall. Today plaques honor Jackie Robinson, Walter O'Malley, and the Dodgers 1959 World Series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Memorial_Coliseum http://www.andrewclem.com/Baseball/MemorialColiseum.html Closed, so couldn't see plaques well; when return, get a photo of tunnel to tunnel
772Gilmore Field CALos Angeles Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No CBS Television City, 7800 Beverly Blvd Home of the Hollywood Stars owned by Bing Crosby, the ballpark drew lots of stars to watch games during their twenty year existence. Torn down in 1958, a row of palm trees still trace the contour beyond the left field wall. A marker is displayed near Gilmore's front entrance on the wall of Studio 46. Roadside Baseball, pg 297
771Dedeaux Field CALos Angeles Current ballpark (College) Low No University of Southern California, 1021 Childs Way The USC home ball field is named after Rod Dedeaux, the Trojans coach for almost five decades and considered "the game's true master coach." Banners honoring USC's 12 college championships and USC legends Tom Seaver, Mark McGwire, Randy Johnson. Trojans' Baseball HOF along the first base line. Roadside Baseball, pg 294 The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 201
773Washington Park CALos Angeles Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No Washington St and Hill St Home to the minor league Los Angeles Angels from 1912 to 1925 until they moved to Wrigley Field. No marker marks the location in downtown LA. Roadside Baseball, pg 299
13Wrigley Field CALos Angeles Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 42nd St and Avalon Blvd The Angels played at Wrigley Field in 1961 before Angels Stadium. The site is now part of a Latino neighborhood and occupied by the recreation facility called Gilbert Lindsay Park. The park has a ballfield in the northwest corner of the property which has rediscovered the past with its name Wrigley Little League Field. The original site of the Wrigley diamond and grandstand is occupied by a a clinic and a parking lot just east of Gilbert Lindsay Park in the same city block. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrigley_Field_%28Los_Angeles%29 http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.0075,-118.266111&spn=0.01,0.01&t=m&q=34.0075,-118.266111 http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/archives/2009/03/wrigley-field-l.html http://www.digitalballparks.com/PCL/LAWrigley_640_1.html Roadside Baseball, pg 296 Enjoyed some authentic mexican vendor food while exploring the site. Should return and attempt to locate a home plate replica in the clinic parking lot or out building.
14Elysian Park CALos Angeles Current ballpark (Recreational) Med Yes Even though Elysian Park is likely not a historic baseball site, it is a coincidental one. Elysian Park, of course, shares the name of Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ, where the first recorded baseball game was played in 1845. In Los Angeles it is located within Chavez Ravine next to Dodger Stadium. Elysian Park was named in 1886, long before baseball was a thought in California. Coincidentally the Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn played at New Jersey's Elysian in 1865, nearly 100 years before the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to LA's Elysian in 1862. Today there is an little league Elysian Fields at Elysian Park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elysian_Park,_Los_Angeles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elysian_Fields,_Hoboken,_New_Jersey Should return to get a photo of Elysian Field
15Think Blue sign CALos Angeles Current ballpark (MLB) High No Dodger Stadium
16Japanese Garden CALos Angeles Historic Site Low No Dodger Stadium When Dodger Stadium opened in 1962, they commissioned a 10-foot tall stone lantern that became the centerpiece of a Japanese garden on the hill behind Parking Lot 6 behind the right-field pavilion. https://www.mlb.com/cut4/hidden-ballpark-spots-to-check-out-on-a-road-trip/c-232432506 http://www.urbangardensweb.com/2015/04/09/hidden-japanese-garden-dodger-stadium/
17Jackie Robinson Stadium CALos Angeles Historic Site Med Yes UCLA, Constitution Ave A UCLA graduate and athletic standout in baseball and three other sports, UCLA's baseball stadium is named after him. Robinson is also memorialized in bronze near the concession stand on the concourse level. http://crzblue.mlblogs.com/tag/jackie-robinson/page/2/ Roadside Baseball, pg 296
19Avenue of the Athletes CALos Angeles Honorable naming Low No 10 blocks of Sunset Boulevard between Elysian Park Boulevard and Alvarado Street Numerous plaques in the sidewalk of baseball greats including Babe Ruth, Sandy Koufax, and Jackie Robinson. http://crzblue.mlblogs.com/tag/jackie-robinson/page/2/ http://articles.latimes.com/1985-10-10/news/gl-15921_1_echo-park
21Sports Museum of Los Angeles CALos Angeles Museum Med No Open by appointment only. "Astounding number of impressive baseball artifacts, many of them as good as anything you'll find at the National Baseball HOF and Museum." Appears to be temporarily closed as of 9/2016 The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 275
22Dodger Stadium CALos Angeles Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes The ballpark in Chavez Ravine is the third oldest ballpark remaining in the US. Its hexagon-shaped scoreboards, palm trees, wavy outfield rooftop, and colorful seats give it a truly unique look. Even though Jackie Robinson never played in Los Angeles, he is honored for his Dodger greatness with several story tall paintings and quotes. A blue seat in the right field pavilion denotes Kirk Gibson's walk-off home run in game 1 of 1988 World Series. The plaque from its 1962 opening is on the upper level just inside the gate near the gift shop. https://www.mlb.com/cut4/kirk-gibson-signs-dodgers-special-new-seat-in-bleachers/c-269920954 https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/specials/gibson-home-run-seat Roadside Baseball, pg 313 Need to find Gibson seat.
790Gene Autry Gravesite CALos Angeles Gravesite Low No Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery Autry was the original owner of the Angels, American League vice president, and of course an acting and singing legend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Autry#Baseball
791Gene Autry Memorial Interchange CALos Angeles Honorable naming Low No Intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 134 The sign is visible from 134. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Autry#Legacy
23Big League Dreams Sports Park CAManteca Current ballpark (Recreational) Med Yes Replica little league ballparks including Tiger Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Polo Grounds, and Angel Stadium. These replicas come off a bit cartoony as the replication is pulled off largely through painting the outfield wall, but are interesting nonetheless. The replicas at the Ripken Complex are more authentic. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
756Big League Dreams Sports Park CACathedral City Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 33700 Date Palm Dr Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
757Big League Dreams Sports Park CAPerris Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Angel Stadium. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
758Big League Dreams Sports Park CARiverside Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 10550 Galena St Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Forbes Stadium, Polo Grounds. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
759Big League Dreams Sports Park CAChino Hills Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 16333 Fairfield Ranch Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
760Big League Dreams Sports Park CAWest Covina Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
761Big League Dreams Sports Park CARedding Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
762Big League Dreams Sports Park AZGilbert Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
763Big League Dreams Sports Park TXMansfield Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
764Big League Dreams Sports Park TXLeague City Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
765Big League Dreams Sports Park NVLas Vegas Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Replica little league ballparks including Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. https://bigleaguedreams.com/ Roadside Baseball, pg 292
24Joe DiMaggio's Boat the "Joltin' Joe" CAMartinez Historic Site High Yes Martinez Marina Park, end of Ferry St DiMaggio was born in Martinez and returned to the Bay Area upon retirement. His boat was a gift from the Yankees and he stored it in Martinez. He donated it to the town who displayed it at Martinez Marina for years. Around 2010, after decades of decay, it has been removed to storage and restoration. Martinez is planning to establish a DiMaggio museum for the boat and other artifacts. https://martinezhero.org/initiatives/ Roadside Baseball, pg 299 As of 2012 visit, boat had left the Martinez Marina to be restored. The town is in the process of establishing a DiMaggio museum for the boat and other artifacts. Also discovered DiMaggio's Barber Shop downtown. Unknown if it has any relation to the Joe DiMaggio family.
25(Future) Joe DiMaggio museum CAMartinez Museum Med No Southern Pacific Railroad Depot https://martinezhero.org/initiatives/
774Joe DiMaggio Exhibit CAMartinez Museum Med No Martinez Museum, 1005 Escobar St The local Martinez Museum has a small DiMaggio exhibit. This may be moved to the future DiMaggio museum. Roadside Baseball, pg 300
26Joe DiMaggio mural (current and future) CAMartinez Historic Site Low No Waters Moving and Storage and/or "downtown" https://martinezhero.org/initiatives/
27DiMaggio Baseball Complex CAMartinez Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No Waterfront Park https://martinezhero.org/initiatives/
28Joe DiMaggio Birthsite CAMartinez Historic Site Med No 237 Foster Street Joe DiMaggio was born here 11/25/1914. The 8th of 9 children to parents Giuseppe and Rosalia. Later moved to San Francisco, but returned often to this neighborhood to visit family. The home burned down in 1948. The marker is mounted to the right front corner of the building, but is difficult to see since it sits underneath an overhang and is obscured by the fence. Regardless, the house to which the marker is affixed is not DiMaggio's birthsite - that is the adjacent lot. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=53000
915Joe DiMaggio Wedding Reception CAMartinez Historic Site Med No 236 Buckley Street Built in 1927 by parents of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio & sold to his aunt & uncle. Site of Joe's wedding reception. House still stands today. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=93571
29Baseball Reliquary CAMonrovia Historic Site Low No Weird baseball memoribilia The Ball book The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 216
597Newport Sports Museum CANewport Beach Museum High Yes 100 Newport Center Dr, Suite 100 Unexpected gem for ballpark history. An amazing collection of historic ballpark seats tucked away an unprotected in the basement. Have a seat and pretend you are in Tiger Stadium! There is also a great collection of autographed baseballs if that's your thing. Oh, and there are other sports, too. Sadly, as of 2014 it has closed its doors for good due to burglary. Roadside Baseball, pg 300 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Sports_Museum https://www.ocregister.com/2014/04/08/dunn-auction-details-released-for-newport-sports-museum-memorabilia/ https://www.ocregister.com/2014/05/13/smith-newport-sports-museum-operator-thrown-for-a-loss-again/
30Oakland Coliseum CAOakland Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Home of Oakland Athletics, Mount Davis, and a concrete monstronsity that sponsor's don't even seem to want, having been renamed numerous times and currently sponsorless. It is easy to criticize the barren, rundown, dilapidated, oversized eyesore in Oakland, but there is much to appreciate. Contrasted with AT&T Park across the bay, the Oakland fan base is more blue collar, and stands by the team despite the subpar surroundings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Davis_(Oakland)
775Hans Lobert Horse Race CAOxnard Historic Site Low No E St and Wooley Rd As part of a 1913 Giants / White Sox barnstorming game, Giants speedster, Hans Lobert agreed to race a horse around the bases. Hall of Fame umpire Bill Klem officiated the race in which Lobert lost by a nose. The field where the game and race took place still exists as part of the Driffill Elementary School. Roadside Baseball, pg 300
776Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial CAPasadena Historic Site Med No Garfield Ave north of Union St, across from city hall Two huge head statues commemorate the lives of the Robinson brothers who grew up in Pasadena. Jackie obviously broke the baseball color barrier. Brother Mack won a silver medal in the 1936 Olympics. Roadside Baseball, pg 302
777Jackie Robinson Memorial Field CAPasadena Honorable naming Med No Brookside Park, 360 N Arroyo Blvd Pasadena City College plays its home games on a field named after Jackie Robinson who grew up in Pasadena. The White Sox also played their spring training games here in the 1930s and 1940s. Roadside Baseball, pg 301, pg 314
778Pasadena City College Hall of Fame and Court of Champions CAPasadena Historic Site Med Yes Pasadena City College Jackie Robinson is honored in the Court of Champions at his alma mater, Pasadena Junior College (now Pasadene City College) The court is effectively part of the football stadium and not accessible when the stadium is closed. The Hall of Fame is inside the gymnasium. Darrell Evans is also a semi-notable baseball honoree. Roadside Baseball, pg 301 https://pcclancers.com/hof/index https://pcclancers.com/hof/PCC_Sports_Hall_of_Fame-Court_of_Champions_Info Court of Champions was locked up in the evening. It would be nice to return during a stadium event when it is open. The gymnasium with the Hall of Fame was also locked.
792Robinson Stadium CAPasadena Honorable naming Low Yes Pasadena City College Pasadena City College's football field, track, and small stadium surrounding it has been named Robinson Stadium in honor of Jackie Robinson and brother Mack who attended.
779Jackie Robinson's Childhood Home CAPasadena Historic Site Med No 121 Pepper St Robinson moved to Pasadena when he was young and spent 24 years making it home. A sidewalk marker marks the vacant lot on the site of Robinson's home. Roadside Baseball, pg 302
901Robinson Park CAPasadena Honorable naming Low No 1081 N. Fair Oaks Avenue City park in Pasadena, and home of the Pasadena City College (Jackie's alma mater) softball team. https://pcclancers.com/information/facilities/index https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/parks/robinson-park-recreation-center/
780The Epicenter CARancho Cucamonga Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No The Epicenter, off Foothill Blvd Home of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. A life size statue of comedian Jack Benny graces the entrance. Roadside Baseball, pg 302
781The White Sox Redwood CARiverside Historic Site Med No Low Park, corner of Arlington St and Magnolia St In 1914, White Sox players Hal Chase and Harry Lord planted a tree that still thrives today. A marker commemorates. Roadside Baseball, pg 303
31Lefty Gomez Field CARodeo Honorable naming Med Yes 470 Parker Ave Local ballpark in Lefty's hometown. Includes Lefty's handprints cast in concrete after the Yankees' 1932 World Series win. Roadside Baseball, pg 303
813Petco Park CASan Diego Current ballpark High Yes 19 Tony Gwynn Drive Petco opened in 2004 with risky new design features after a lot of Camden copycats. The risks paid off. Petco departs from the retro brick and steel look that Camden started for large sandstone blocks once inside the ballpark. Petco does steal Camden's warehouse idea, but actually incorporates into the ballpark, not just the backdrop. The Western Metal Supply Co. building serves as the left field foul poul, houses the team store, restaurant, and box seats as the concourse runs through it. The family-friendly Park at the Park fills the area normally devoted to center field seating with a sandbox right next to the wall, an open field picnic area, and a little league field - all with good views of the game. Statues of Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman also grace the center field park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petco_Park
814Tony Gwynn Drive CASan Diego Honorable naming Low No Tony Gwynn Dr
815Trevor Hoffman Way CASan Diego Honorable naming Low No Trevor Hoffman Way
32large baseball history research and memorabilia exhibit CASan Diego Museum Low No Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center on the 8th floor of the new San Diego Central Library http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Collection-Runs-the-Bases-of-Baseball-History-245717501.html
782Tony Gwynn Stadium CASan Diego Current ballpark (College) Low No San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr Home to the San Diego State baseball club. Roadside Baseball, pg 304
783Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation Baseball Museum CASan Diego Museum Low No San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr Museum of San Diego State baseball, especially alum Tony Gwynn. Roadside Baseball, pg 304
784Albert Spalding Residence CASan Diego Historic Site Med No Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr Albert Spalding, baseball pioneer, and perpetrator of the Doubleday myth, lived out his days in the cultish Theosophical Society. Today it is part of the university campus. Roadside Baseball, pg 305
785Carrol B. Land Stadium CASan Diego Current ballpark (College) Med No Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr Voted "America's Most Scenic Baseball Park" by Baseball America, this college ballpark sits atop oceanside cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Roadside Baseball, pg 305
786San Diego Hall of Champions CASan Diego Museum Med No 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park This San Diego museum highlights all sports, but has a solid baseball collection. There is a permanent exhibit dedicated to San Diego legend, Ted Williams. Roadside Baseball, pg 305
787Lane Field CASan Diego Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No West Broadway and Pacific Coast Highway Home to the PCL San Diego Padres through the late 50s. Ted Williams played here in high school where he caught the scouting eye of Eddie Collins, GM of the Red Sox. Roadside Baseball, pg 306
581AT&T Park CASan Francisco Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 24 Willie Mays Plaza AT&T is only rivaled by PNC park in its placement in the local environs. Tucked beautifullly alongside San Francisco Bay, the park offers not only outstanding views of the water and Bay Bridge, but is close enough to engage kayakers in McCovey Cove in the home run ball chase. Outside the main entrance is a nine-foot sculpture of Willie Mays surrounded by 24 palm trees (his number). Inside, the ballpark pays homage to the Giants' long successfuly history in New York's Polo Grounds. Local eats from Ghirardelli chocolate, garlic french fries, and clam chowder in a sourdough bowl are all on feature. Even the kids playground and advertising is not too corny with a massive Coke bottle serving as a slide and a huge baseball glove at 501 feet advertising Levi's in left center field.
33Gotham Club CASan Francisco Current ballpark (MLB) Med No AT&T Park Exclusive club located inside the out-of-town scoreboard at AT&T Park, this baseball-crazed country club provides a comfortable space to watch the game, drink cocktails, have a meal and yes, even bowl. Basically, it's a ballpark speakeasy. https://www.mlb.com/giants/gc1883/gotham-club-features/venues
631Polo Grounds Pub & Grill CASan Francisco Restaurant Med Yes 747 3rd St Its neat to have a New York Giants throwback right next to the Giants ballpark, but there is nothing beyond the name linking it to Giants history. http://www.pologroundssf.com/
34Candlestick Park CASan Francisco Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes -The second west coast home to the Giants (after Seal Stadium for two years) from 1960 to 1999 when they moved north to AT&T Park. The 49ers continued to play there until 2013, and the stadium was demolished in 2015. Future plans for the site are uncertain as of 2019. -There is no concensus on the etymology of Candlestick Point (the peninsula on which the park sat). Explanations range from the namesake candlestick bird to the rock formations behind the ballpark to the shape of the shoreline 100 years ago prior to being modified in the name of progress. The most interesting explanation is that the name was derived from the candle-like visage of wooden ships burning in the distance as viewed from the point. https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/06/the-lights-go-out-on-candlestick-park/395633/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlestick_Point_State_Recreation_Area http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=519 http://articles.sfgate.com/2009-03-04/bay-area/17212749_1_candlestick-point-candlestick-park-3com-park https://www.pierfishing.com/candlestick-point-park-pier/2/ Visited well after the Giants had left, but while the 49ers were still tennants. Only visible from afar. Should return after the site is redeveloped.
35Kezar Stadium CASan Francisco Historic Site Med No 5000 seats from Candlestick Park have been installed in Kezar Stadium in 2014-2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kezar_Stadium
36Seals Stadium CASan Francisco Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes bounded by Bryant St., 16th St., Potrero Ave., and Alameda St Giants played there for their first 2 years on the west coast while Candlestick was being built. The San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League Boston Red Sox franchise) played there 1931-1957. A sidewalk marker at 16th & Bryant marks the right field corner. The rest of the outfield is covered by the parking lot. Home plate and the infield were likely inside the current day Safeway or Office Depot. https://www.deadballbaseball.com/?p=1929 Roadside Baseball, pg 308 Did not explore the Safeway and other stores for the existance of a home plate marker.
37Double Play Sports Bar CASan Francisco Restaurant Low Yes SW corner of Bryant and 16th Still standing from the time of Seals Stadium directly across the street from the right field corner. Numerous baseball memoribilia, Seals Stadium signage, photos, and a mural in the back room. https://www.deadballbaseball.com/?p=1929 http://www.doubleplay.co/ Roadside Baseball, pg 308 Had a beer, but did not sufficiently explore the bar. Apparently I missed the back room with a mural of the old stadium.
38Lefty O'Douls' Restaurant CASan Francisco Restaurant Low Yes 333 Geary St Operated by Giants slugger, Lefty O'Doul since 1958. After retiring with the New York Giants, he managed the San Francisco Seals until 1951. The restaurant has a few memoribilia as well. Roadside Baseball, pg 307 Had lunch and a beer
788Lefty O'Doul Bridge CASan Francisco Honorable naming Med Yes 3rd St, China Basin The drawbridge on the way to AT&T Park is named after Giants legend Lefty O'Doul. Roadside Baseball, pg 306 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lefty_O%27Doul_Bridge http://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=3rd_St_Bridge_Then_and_Now
39Recreation Park CASan Francisco Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No block bounded by 14th St (N, right field); Valencia St (E, first base); 15th St (S, third base); and Guerrero St (W, left field). Close to Seals Stadium, Seals played there before Seal Stadium through 1930. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig brought their barnstorming teams there. Roadside Baseball, pg 309
789Ewing Field CASan Francisco Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No Turk and Masonic Home of the San Francisco Seals in 1914. Roadside Baseball, pg 309
40China Basin Park CASan Francisco Honorable naming Med Yes Across McCovey Cove from AT&T Park Willie McCovey statue and Junior Giants Field.
41The Ball Player Statue CASan Francisco Art Low Yes Golden Gate Park Popular statue created by deaf sculptor, Douglas Tilden in 1889. Roadside Baseball, pg 309
42Joe DiMaggio North Beach Playground and Pool CASan Francisco Honorable naming Low Yes 651 Lombard St Public park in North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Basketball, tennis, playground, pool, but sadly, no baseball. https://sfrecpark.org/destination/joe-dimaggio-playground/
729Joe DiMaggio Wedding and Funeral Church CASan Francisco Historic Site Med No Saints Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St Joe DiMaggio married his first wife (Dorothy Arnold) at this same church where his funeral was hosted. There is a photobook in the church displaying photos from his wedding. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Peter_and_Paul_Church,_San_Francisco https://web.archive.org/web/20160805102529/http://www.thisismarilyn.com/joe-dimaggios-grave-82846.photo Roadside Baseball, pg 83
43SFO Hyatt Ballpark Mural CASan Francisco Art Low Yes 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010 In one of the stairwell's is a tribute to Seals Stadium and Kezar Stadium in the form of a mural on the wall. An obscure find.
593Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame CASan Francisco Museum Med Yes SFO Airport Distributed all around the Bay Area are 40+ plaques of worthy baseball players who lived or played in the Bay Area. At SFO, find Dominic DiMaggio (gate 80), Joe DiMaggio (gate 81), Dennis Eckersley (gate 80), Lefty Gomez (gate 90), Eddie Joost (gate 83), Dave Stewart (gate 87). http://bashof.org/hall-of-fame/view-hall-fame/ Roadside Baseball, pg 309 Many more to find
793Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame CASan Francisco Museum Med No Oakland Coliseum Distributed all around the Bay Area are 40+ plaques of worthy baseball players who lived or played in the Bay Area. At the Coliseum, find Dick Bartell, Rollie Fingers, Curt Flood, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Ernie Lombardi, Billy Martin, Joe Morgan, Vada Pinson, Bill Rigney, Frank Robinson, and Willie Stargell. http://bashof.org/hall-of-fame/view-hall-fame/ Roadside Baseball, pg 309
794Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame CASan Francisco Museum Med No AT&T Park Distributed all around the Bay Area are 40+ plaques of worthy baseball players who lived or played in the Bay Area. At AT&T Park, find Vida Blue, Orlando Cepeda, Juan Marichal, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and Lefty O'Doul. http://bashof.org/hall-of-fame/view-hall-fame/ Roadside Baseball, pg 309
795Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame CASan Francisco Museum Med No Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep School Distributed all around the Bay Area are 40+ plaques of worthy baseball players who lived or played in the Bay Area. At the prep school, find Dolph Camilli, Joe Cronin, and Harry Heilmann. http://bashof.org/hall-of-fame/view-hall-fame/ Roadside Baseball, pg 309
796Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame CASan Francisco Museum Med No University of California, Berkeley Distributed all around the Bay Area are 40+ plaques of worthy baseball players who lived or played in the Bay Area. Find Sam Chapman at Univ of California, Berkeley. http://bashof.org/hall-of-fame/view-hall-fame/ Roadside Baseball, pg 309
797Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame CASan Francisco Museum Med No Jackson Playground Distributed all around the Bay Area are 40+ plaques of worthy baseball players who lived or played in the Bay Area. At the playground, find Tony Lazzeri. http://bashof.org/hall-of-fame/view-hall-fame/ Roadside Baseball, pg 309
906San Francisco Giants Clubhouse CASan Francisco Restaurant Low Yes SFO Airport An airport sports bar hosts the Giants' name. Some unremarkable Giants memoribilia is scattered throughout. The only mentionable one is the draw at the entrance - a recent World Series trophy and signed baseballs by most of the team.
632Municipal Stadium CASan Jose Current ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes 588 E Alma Ave Home of the Minor League Baseball San Jose Giants, the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excite_Ballpark
1046Balletto Vineyard CASanta Rosa Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 5700 Occidental Rd Much like Iowa's field of dreams, in California, they replace corn with grapes. The regulation-sized ballfield is tucked into Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinor Noir. Tastings are reservation only, but there are likely to be games on Sundays in spring and summer. https://www.mlb.com/news/the-baseball-field-in-a-wine-vineyard https://www.ballettovineyards.com/our-baseball-dream-field
798Cubs Spring Training Field CAAvalon, Santa Catalina Island Historic Site High No 1 Country Club Road Former Cubs owner and gum magnate, William Wrigley used to own all of Catalina Island and sent his Cubs there for spring training from 1921 to 1951. The practice field was built to the precise dimensions of Chicago's Wrigley Field. The original ballpark clubhouse has been converted into the Catalina Island Country Club clubhouse. The original bar still stands and offers great display of Chicago Cubs memorabilia. There are three markers: one to honor baseball players who died in world war I which originally existed at Wrigley Field in LA, one to honor Wrigley himself, and one commemorating the actual spring training site. The nearby ball field does not appear to be on the same site as the original, but some sources claim otherwise.. http://blogs.dailybreeze.com/history/2009/06/24/spring-training-with-the-cubs-on-catalina-island/ Roadside Baseball, pg 311 https://www.catalinachamber.com/island-info/historic-landmarks/catalina-country-club/ https://sabr.org/bioproj/topic/catalina-island
799Catalina Island Museum CAAvalon, Santa Catalina Island Museum Low No The museum has a small permanent exhibit on the Chicago Cubs previous spring training presence on the island which was owner by Cubs owner William Wrigley. https://www.catalinamuseum.org/exhibitions
801Mt Ada CAAvalon, Santa Catalina Island Historic Site Low No Mt Ada William Wrigley owned Santa Catalina Island and established a spring training facility for his Cubs on island. He built his own mansion on a small mountain in Avalon that he named Mt Ada after his wife. Today the mansion is a luxury hotel called Mt Ada and the windy road leading to it is called Wrigley Road. https://sabr.org/bioproj/topic/catalina-island
800Team Dykstra Carwash CACorona Other Low No 2315 California Ave Lenny Dykstra established a line of car washes outside LA after his playing career. It appears that all of them have gone out of business except for this location. The main location in Simi Valley used to have some Dykstra memoribilia at the carwash. Roadside Baseball, pg 312
801Babe Ruth Home Run Marker CAStockton Historic Site Med No Billy Hebert Field Babe allegedly his longest home run at Billy Hebert Field which stil stands for high school games. A marker stands across the street. Roadside Baseball, pg 312
802Recreation Park CAVisalia Current ballpark Low No 440 N Giddings St Home of the Visalia Oaks, class A affiliate of the Rockies and formerly the Twins. Numerous Hall of Famers, notably Kirby Puckett, spent short portions of their careers here. The ballpark is incredibly cozy with less than 2000 seats and the front row very close to the action. Roadside Baseball, pg 312
803Stengel Field CAGlendale Honorable naming Med No Longtime Glendale resident, Casey Stengel had the Crescenta Valley High School ball field named after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 313
804Ted Williams Parkway CAPoway Honorable naming Med No Ted Williams Parkway Ted Williams native has a section of State Route 56 north of San Diege named after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 313
805Fiscalini Field CASan Bernardino Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No 1103 E Highland Ave The spring home of the Pirates in the 1940s. Roadside Baseball, pg 313
806Hollywood Walk of Fame CAHollywood Other Low No Johnny Berardino is a barely known bit player in 1940s baseball, but has a star on the walk of fame from his role on General Hospital. Gene Autry, Angel's owner and major Hollywood star, also has one. There are probably other baseball connections on the walk. Roadside Baseball, pg 314
44DiMaggio's Barber Shop CAWalnut Creek Honorable naming Low Yes 1379 N Main St Discovered DiMaggio's Barber Shop driving in Martinez. The owner and head clipper, Sal, is second cousin to the Yankee Clipper, Joe DiMaggio's. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/nevius/article/WALNUT-CREEK-Barbershop-is-Main-Street-icon-2787968.php
45McCovey's Restaurant CAWalnut Creek Restaurant Low Yes 1444 N California Blvd Former bar and grill with load of Giants and McCovey memoribilia. https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2014/12/31/walnut-creek-mccoveys-closing-downtown-possibly-moving-to-san-francisco/
46Coors Field CODenver Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 2001 Blake St -Mile-High Row: the 20th row of the upper deck is painted purple to denote one mile above sea level. -Nice plaza with some public baseball art just west of the ballpark. (this may be destroyed with the construction for the Rockies new hotel) -Since the Rockies don't have a long past to celebrate, a generic "The Player" statue stands outside the home plate gate. It honors Branch Rickey - certainly someone worthy of remembering. -The foul poles come from Mile High Stadium which was originally the home of the minor league Denver Bears The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 144 Need to check for a foul pole inscription.
818Mile High Stadium CODenver Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Mile High was originally built in 1948 as a multi-purpose stadium, but focused primarily on the PCL Denver Bears minor league team even though its thought of mostly as a Broncos football stadium. The left field stands slide inwards to accomodate football. The Rockies occupied the park for two years until Coors Field was ready in 1995. It was torn down in 2001 replaced by Empower Field immediately to the southeast. Today the Bronco's parking lot has a mini replica of Mile High (football centric) and a marker at home plate in the parking lot north west of the current stadium. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile_High_Stadium http://www.andrewclem.com/Baseball/MileHighStadium.html Need to visit Mile High home plate and monument in Broncos stadium parking lot.
1128Colorado Sports Hall of Fame CODenver Museum Low No Empower Field, 1701 Mile High Stadium Circle Located in Empower Field (Bronco's stadium), this museum covers the few ball players from Colorado. Roadside Baseball, pg 317
47National Ballpark Museum CODenver Museum High Yes 1940 Blake St One of the most comprehensive archives of historic ballpark artifacts. AKA B's Ballpark Museum. "Dedicated to ballparks forever, honoring the thirteen 'classics' constructed between 1909-1915; & the 'Majestic' Yankee Stadium built in 1923." An unparalleled treasure trove of historic ballpark memoribilia including seats, bricks, walls, turnstiles, and miscellany. http://www.ballparkmuseum.com/ https://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/05/22/national-ballpark-museum-denver-coors-field/ Absolutely fantastic. Rotating nature of some exhibits may make a return trip necessary... Also look at the side of the seats for end row insignias.
48Play Ball Exhibit CODenver Museum High Yes History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway A fantastic collection of baseball artifacts including dozens of game used bats, balls, and gloves. The highlight is Ty Cobb's bat literally held together with nails. https://www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/play-ball
1110Rowe Brothers Marker COGolden Historic Site Low No Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St Dave and Jack Rowe played ball in the 1880s for a number of teams. Although they are not buried in Colorado, their monument rests atop several senior family members. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://goldentranscript.net/stories/man-considered-father-of-colorado-baseball-honored-with-new-monument,316312?fbclid=IwAR2Q1WEe-QaLHT5Af1Ocomu5TWTq0TS9zhANXjn_EUTNNtT23Zc5FQFE3yI
667The First Hit House CTBridgeport Historic Site Med No 274 Pembroke St James O'Rourke was a member of the Boston Red Caps and credited with the first hit of the National League in their inaugural 1876 season. As of 2009, a group was attempting restore his home as a museum to commemorate his accomplishments and Connecticut baseball history. Roadside Baseball, pg 17
668Roberto Clemente Baseball Field Park CTBridgeport Honorable naming Low No Iranistan Ave A monument to Clemente stands at this youth baseball field, which bears his name. Roadside Baseball, pg 18
669Roberto Clemente Memorial CTHartford Art Low No Wawarme Ave This monument dedicated to the Pirates great is located behind field No. 3. Roadside Baseball, pg 18
670Wiffle Ball factory CTShelton Other Low No 275 Bridgeport Ave The original and ongoing site of all Wiffle ball and bat manufacturing. Roadside Baseball, pg 18
671Jackie Robinson Park of Fame CTStamford Historic Site Med No Jackie Robinson Way and West Main St Jackie Robinson lived in Stamford for 20 years. There is a road, park, and statue remembering him. Roadside Baseball, pg 18
672Yale Field CTWest Haven Current ballpark (College) Low No 252 Derby Ave Yale has played at this ballpark since 1902. Its 35 foot high metal scoreboard in center field is remarkable. The field has hosted Babe Ruth and future president George H. W. Bush, simultaneously. Roadside Baseball, pg 19
49Clark Griffith Memorial DCWashington Historic Site Med Yes 2400 E Capitol St SE (in front of RFK Stadium) http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=15615
50RFK Stadium DCWashington Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 2400 E Capitol St SE RFK served the Nationals for a few years in DC before opening Nats Park. One of the last concrete donut multi-purpose monstrousities, it wasn't the worst. Very few home runs have been hit into the yellow seats of the upper deck. Frank Howard hit three (designated by white seats): Section 535, Row 5, Seat 17, Section 538, Row 4, Seat 19, and in Section 542, Row 3, Seat 3. Ryan Zimmerman hit one (designated by a painted red step) next to Section 533. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy_Memorial_Stadium
51Griffith Stadium DCWashington Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Georgia Ave & W St NW The site of Griffith Stadium is currently occupied by Howard University Hospital. The site is commemorated by a plaque from the African American Heritage Trail and a home plate marker in the hospital. Griffith, of course, was home to the usually miserable Senators, but also the talented Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues. I don't think the Senators could have held a candle to the Grays if they had been allowed to play each other pre-integration. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/27/AR2008032703101.html https://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/ballparks/griffith-stadium/ https://deadballbaseball.com/?tag=walter-johnson-memorial Must return to see the new a home plate marker inside the Howard University Hospital. There is also a small museum inside a conference room near the front entrance.
52American League Park DCWashington Former ballpark (MLB) Low No corner of Florida Avenue and Trinidad Avenue, NE. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/27/AR2008032703101.html
53Capitol Grounds (a.k.a. Union Association Park) DCWashington Former ballpark (MLB) Low No Current site of Russell Senate Office Building and/or Senate parking garage (fountains) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/27/AR2008032703101.html
55Nats Park DCWashington Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes The home of the Nationals since 2008. DC did a good job creating a unique modern ballpark that matches the statuesque stone feel of the city. The bluestone that makes up the backstop is an example of the DC touch. A nod to Griffith Stadium is the odd right-angled jog in the right-center field fence; although the Griffith "jog" was more of a "notch" around a tree and stubborn private landowners. https://www.si.com/mlb/2014/07/04/ballpark-quirks-nationals-park-washington-nationals-washington-dc First ever opening night!
680Washington Monument DCWashington Historic Site Low Yes Washington Monument The Washington Monument is a surprise entry into baseball history for two reasons. First, it was the site of a 1908 stunt in which Gabby Street, MLB catcher caught a ball tossed from the top after 12 unsuccessful tries. Second, the view from the monument towards the White House reminisces recreational ball fields in the Ellipse. Roadside Baseball, pg 33
828National Portrait Gallery DCWashington Museum Low Yes 8th and F Streets NW The National Portrait Gallery has a permanent sports art exhibit called "Champions" which houses many pieces across all sports. The National Portrait Gallery also hosted a one-time exhibit, "One Life: Babe Ruth", which featured about forty art and history pieces chronicling Ruth's storied life and career. https://npg.si.edu/exhibition/one-life-babe-ruth https://npg.si.edu/exhibition/champions
857Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture DCWashington Museum Low Yes There is a sports gallery in this Smithsonian museum which pays some tribute to the Negro Leagues and the integration of baseball.
896Smithsonian National Museum of American History DCWashington Museum Low Yes Obvsiously no true American history museum is complete without a piece on baseball. The Smithsonian has only a couple baseball relics.
872Newseum DCWashington Museum Low Yes Now closed, the Newseum was a museum of news. The only baseball history connection was the Chicago Cubs World Series drought ending in the 2016 Chicago Tribune in their newspaper archive. Sadly nothing was archived heralding the establishment of the National or American Leagues.
673Judy Johnson House DEMarshallton Historic Site Low No Newport Rd and Kiamensi St Judy Johnson, captain and third baseman for the Negro league Pittsburgh Crawfords lived here for 55 years. Roadside Baseball, pg 20
674Judy Johnson Statue DEWilmington Historic Site Low No 801 S Madison St Judy Johnson, the first Delawarian elected to the Hall of Fame, is commemorated in bronze at the minor league Daniel Frawley Stadium. The field also bears his name. Roadside Baseball, pg 20
56Jackie Robinson Ballpark FLDaytona Beach Current ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes 105 E Orange Ave Jackie Robinson Ballpark was the site of the first integrated Spring Training game in 1946 featuring the Brooklyn Dodgers against their farm team, the Montreal Royals, who starred Jackie Robinson. This was also Jackie's first professional game. A statue commemorates the event. http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com/LandmarkDetails.aspx?landmarkId=1264&page=12&cat=4&summary=-1 https://www.daytonabeach.com/listings/jackie-robinson-ballpark-and-statue/903/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiology_Associates_Field_at_Jackie_Robinson_Ballpark
57Nap Lajoie gravestone FLDaytona Beach Gravesite Med No Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave also site of NASCAR Fireball Roberts with huge bible gravestone http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=4722632
58Holiday Park FLFort Lauderdale Other Low No 1300 E Sunrise Blvd Park where dad slept on a park bench during minor league days
59City of Palms Park FLFort Myers Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Home of Red Sox spring training. Impressive expanse of palm trees. http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319
60Hammond Stadium FLFort Myers Current ballpark (Spring training) Med Yes Twins spring home. Ballpark does a nice job of remembering famous Twins. There is a grassy hill along the left field line which provides a nice spot to sit and enjoy the game. Look for the statue along a wall on the training grounds showing Puckett saving the game with his game 6 catch in the 1991 World Series. "We'll see you tomorrow night," when they won the series.
829Tate High School FLGonzalez Other Low No 1771 Tate Road Since 1954, 45 players from Tate High School have been drafted by major-league teams, including Hall of Famer Don Sutton. A nearby billboard and an exhibit inside the school highlight this amazing accomplishment. Roadside Baseball, pg 139
61Villages of Citrus Hills (baseball street names) FLHernando Honorable naming Med Yes Villages of Citrus Hills Hernando is the city where Ted Williams lived in old age and also the former site of Ted Williams Musuem. The gated community of Citrus Hills features many streets named after famed ballplayers due to Williams involvement in its establishment in the 1980s. The Red Sox are most prominent with Fenway Dr, Ted Williams Ct, [Tom] Yawkey Point, Jimmie Foxx Path, Red Sox Path, [Carl] Yaz Point, Johnny Pesky Ct, and [Bobby] W Doerr Path (why it is W Doerr and not B Doerr is a mystery). New York, St Louis, and Toronto teams also make the cut with [Joe] DiMaggio Path, Mickey Mantle Path, [Willie] Mays Path, [Bob] Gibson Point, and Blue Jay Terrace. http://www.tedwilliamsmuseum.com/memories-ted https://www.livecitrushills.com/history/ Car access was forbidden by non-residents in the gated community, so had to park nearby and walk/run/hitch in. A nice gentleman gave me a ride on his golf cart. Did not make it to Johnny Peksy Ct and W Doerr Path.
830Henley Field FLLakeland Current ballpark (College) Low No 1049 North Florida Ave Formerly a spring training home, Henley Field today is home to Florida Southern College. Built in 1922, it is a historic ballpark. Roadside Baseball, pg 139
62Space Coast Stadium FLMelbourne Current ballpark (Spring training) Low Yes 5800 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940 Former spring home of Nationals and others.
64Sun Life Stadium FLMiami Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 347 Don Shula Dr Born as Joe Robbie Stadium, the former home of the Marlins still serves as the Dolphins home. The Marlins left in 2011, and the Dolphins executed a major renovation in 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Rock_Stadium Shockingly low attendance is the norm and no exception from our visit. The low attendance and ugly orange seats were the only memorable things from the ballpark.
65Marlins Park FLMiami Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 501 Marlins Way Home of the Miami Marlins and some of the most gimmicky features in baseball. Among them are the aquarium behind home plate and a gaudy sculpture in center field that tastlessly comes to life after a home run. The sculpture is being moved outside, but it will not save the lowest attendance in the league. The first highlight of the park is the extensive bobblehead museum on the concourse behind home plate. The second is the memorialization of the former Miami Orange Bowl on the same site by placement of replica 10' letters of the stadium's sign about the outside of Marlins Park. https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2018/10/16/17986238/marlins-park-dinger-machine-sculpture-removed-derek-jeter-miami-art https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlins_Park 7/9/11: Visited during the latter phases of exterior construction.
647Miami Stadium FLMiami Former ballpark (Spring training) Low No 2420 NW 10th Ave Spring home of the Dodgers in the 1950s and the Orioles from 1959 to 1990. Home to numerous minor league clubs. Torn down in 2001, the site is now occupied by the Miami Stadium Apartments and a marker. Across the street is the Miami Stadium Supermarket https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/article189339964.html
66Tinker Building FLOrlando Historic Site Med Yes 16-18 W Pine Joe Tinker, shortstop for the Cubs, was the original owner of this building in downtown Orlando. The building is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Roadside Baseball, pg 140 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Building
67Tinker Field FLOrlando Former ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes 287 S Tampa Ave Named after Joe Tinker who managed Orlando's semi-pro team after his MLB career. Long time spring home to the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins. The grandstand seats are from Griffith Stadium after its demolition. Clark Griffith is commemorated in a monument. Located immediately next door to the Citrus Bowl that looms immediately behind the short right field wall. Tinker Field was abandoned in 2000 and torn down in 2015 to make room for a Citrus Bowl renovation. In 2018 a Tinker Field History Plaza was added to the previous site to commemorate the history. Roadside Baseball, pg 140 http://www.cityoforlando.net/venues/tinkerfield/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-tinker-field-history-plaza-20180502-photogallery.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Field Visited in the rain prior to the ballpark being torn down. Need to return to view memorial.
831Hometown of Chipper Jones FLPierson Historic Site Low No Pierson is the Fern Capital of the World and Hometown to Chipper Jones. A street and ballpark are named after Jones in his honor. Roadside Baseball, pg 141
68Tradition Field FLPort St Lucie Current ballpark (Spring training) Low Yes Mets spring home. Sit with back to palm tree on berm. http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Data_Field Naming rights at the time of visit went to Digital Domain.
832Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum FLSt. Augustine Historic Site Low No 19 San Macro Ave LeRoy Ripley, namesake of the famous museum was a semipro pitching phenom at 13 years old before he broke his arm. There is a marker at the original Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in St. Augustine commemorating Ripley's history Roadside Baseball, pg 141
69Babe Ruth's Longest Homer FLTampa Historic Site Med Yes 401 W Kennedy Blvd (U of Tampa) Site of Ruth's longest home run. Former site of Plant Field. http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com/LandmarkDetails.aspx?landmarkId=1266&page=15&cat=-1
70George M. Steinbrenner Field FLTampa Current ballpark (Spring training) Med Yes Formerly Legends Field. Yankee's spring training site (tickets hard to get). Home of Class A Tampa Yankees (tickets easy to get). Mini replica of old Yankee Stadium. Visit Monument Park outside the stadium The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 42, 273 http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319
71Bright House Networks Field FLClearwater Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No Phillies spring home. Outfield tiki bar akin to Green Monster seats. http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319
72Baseball Boulevard FLSt. Petersburg Museum Med No Walking tour of engraved home plates from Tropicana Field to Progress Energy Park (old Al Lang Field); mostly along S side of central ave. Update: now located on the exterior wall of the museum on the downtown waterfront. Facing north, the plaques are visible above the Box Office, between Al Lang Field Gates 2 and 3. Includes plaque denoting Lou Gehrig collapsing in spring training. http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319 http://www.stpeteinternationalbaseball.com/baseball_blvd.php https://www.fangraphs.com/community/where-have-you-gone-baseball-boulevard/
73Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Hall of Fame FLSt. Petersburg Museum Med No 1 Tropicana Dr The Museum celebrates Williams' life and passion (hitting). Located just past the rotunda in the "Trop", on the right hand side, it appears to only be open on game days. http://www.tedwilliamsmuseum.com/ http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2851624
904Tropicana Field FLSt. Petersburg Current ballpark (MLB) Low Yes One Tropicana Drive "The Trop" is the last of the domed multi-purpose monstrosities. The Rays have been looking for a new home for years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropicana_Field Just drove-by. Need to see a game.
833The Swain Apartments FLSt. Petersburg Historic Site Low No 1511 22nd St S Prior to thorough racial integration, teams spring training in St. Petersburg would not seek out integrated housing for their black players. Robert Swain intervened by providing housing to many black major leaguers in these apartments. Roadside Baseball, pg 142
74Tampa Bay Walk of Fame FLSt. Petersburg Museum Med No W side of Tropicana Field Wade Boggs plaque http://www.stpete.org/the50things.asp
75Al Lang Field (Progress Energy Park) FLSt. Petersburg Current ballpark (Spring training) Low No 230 1st St S Rays spring home and long time home to many spring training teams. The ballpark backs to ocean for a nice backdrop and is located at the end of "Baseball Blvd". A marker just north of the ballpark details its historic role. http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319 Roadside Baseball, pg 143
76Schrader's Little Cooperstown FLSt. Petersburg Museum Low No St. Petersburg Museum of History World's largest collection of signed baseballs. https://spmoh.com/explore/exhibits/schraderslittlecooperstown/
77Dodgertown FLVero Beach Former ballpark (Spring training) Med Yes Vero Beach Sports Village (Holman Stadium) Long-time home of Dodger spring training until 2008 when they moved to Arizona. Significant Dodgertown paraphernalia and signage remains. Holman Stadium anchors the site and is "delightful" with hill surrounding with tree shade, no dugout roofs, and barely there outfield fence. Since the Dodgers left, the site has been maintained as a historic site and is used by local, college, and professional teams. http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=2734319 http://historicdodgertown.com/news/article/vero-beach-sports-village-name-changes-to-historic-dodgertown-vero-beach http://historicdodgertown.com/about/our-facilities/campus-map https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Dodgertown
78Dodgertown Elementary School FLVero Beach Honorable naming Low Yes 4350 43rd Ave Elementary school down the road from Dodgertown.
79Ivan Allen Jr Braves Museum and HOF GAAtlanta Museum Low No Turner Field Formerly housed nearby Turner field, Monument Grove had bronze statues of many greats leading up to Turner field and the museum. Since the move to SunTrust in 2017, the museum has closed and been incorporated into the ballpark. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 229
80Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium GAAtlanta Former ballpark (MLB) High No Turner Field Braves home from their move from Milwaukee in 1966 through the 1996 Olympics bringin in Turner Field. Fulton County's infield lines are super-imposed on Turner Field's parking area. There is also a large baseball painted on the still-standing north wall of Fulton to mark where Hank Aaron's 715th homer landed (breaking Ruth's record). Nearby is the 1996 Olympic Cauldron Tower. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 235
664Turner Field GAAtlanta Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 755 Hank Aaron Drive Originally built for the 1996 Olympics as Centennial Olympic Stadium, Turner Field was converted to baseball for the Braves from 1997 to 2016. It was built less than a block away from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium which is still commemorated in one of the parking lots nearby. The silly-short tenure as a baseball venue is due to the ballpark's presence in a poor neighborhood without public transit. In 2017, the Braves moved to the suburban SunTrust Park. Turner has been converted to a football stadium for Georgia State University. The ballpark had statues of Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, and Phil Niekro and a museum celebrating Braves history. All have been moved to the new ballpark where the museum artifacts have been dispersed throughout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Field
665Hank Aaron Drive GAAtlanta Honorable naming Med No Hank Aaron Drive Renamed when Turner Field was built, it runs adjacent to the sites of Turner Field and Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Turner was at 755 in remembrance of Aaron's career home run record.
858Ponce de Leon Park GAAtlanta Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 650 Ponce de Leon Road This site served as home to the Atlanta Crackers minor league team from 1907 to 1964. Today the only reminder is a magnolia tree in a Home Depot parking lot. Roadside Baseball, pg 149
908Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy GAAtlanta Honorable naming Med No 2930 Forrest Hills Dr SW Formerly named after Confederate general, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Forrest Hill Academy was renamed after Hank Aaron in 2021 only 3 months after he passed away. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/7219959002
955Hank Aaron Gravesite GAAtlanta Gravesite High No 1990 Jonesboro Rd SE Slugging legend, Aaron died in 2021 and is buried in the historic South-View Cemetery in Atlanta. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hank-aaron-final-resting-place/85-834bd507-a782-4a20-8977-9ab73606cb0b#:~:text=age%20of%2086.-,On%20Wednesday%2C%20Aaron%20was%20laid%20to%20rest%20at%20a%20permanent,final%20resting%20place%20was%20finished. https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/aaron-hank
859Jackie Robinson Birthplace GACairo Historic Site High No Hadley Perry Road Jackie Robinson was born to sharecroppers in Georgia before moving to California when he was two. A marker marks the location of his tin-roofed house which burned down in 1996. Roadside Baseball, pg 149
860Jackie Robinson Memorial Highway GACairo Honorable naming Med No State Highway 93 A ten mile stretch of highway 93 between Cairo and Beachton has been renamed Jackie Robinson Memorial Highway. Roadside Baseball, pg 150
861Jackie Robinson Field GACairo Honorable naming Low No Cairo High School Cairo High School has renamed their ballfield Jackie Robinson Field. Roadside Baseball, pg 150
862Golden Park GAColumbus Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 100 4th Street Currently not hosting any professional team, Golden Park has an interesting past, hosting minor league teams back to 1926 as well as being the 1996 Olympic Games softball venue. A wall of fame honors Ruth, Aaron, Mays, Banks, and others who played there. Roadside Baseball, pg 150
666SunTrust Park GACumberland Current ballpark (MLB) Med No 755 Battery Ave Braves home starting with the 2017 season. It is surrounded with an entertainment district called The Battery Atlanta which was built at the same time. The Braves took memorabilia from the Ivan Allen Jr Braves Museum & Hall of Fame at Turner Field and incorported it throughout the ballpark. Monument Garden, in the main concourse behind home plate displays many franchise highlights including statues of Hank Aaron, Bobby Cox, Warren Spahn, and Phil Niekro. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SunTrust_Park
863Johnny Mize Home GADemorest Historic Site Med No Georgia Street and Oak Street A marker stands in front of Johnny Mize's former home. Roadside Baseball, pg 151
864Johnny Mize Monument GADemorest Historic Site Med No Demorest Springs Park Hall of Famer, Johnny Mize was born and died in Demorest, GA. A monument in his honor stands in a park near city hall. Roadside Baseball, pg 151
865Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Baseball Museum GADemorest Museum Med No Piedmont College, 165 Central Avenue When Piedmont College opened in Mize's home town, they named the athletic center after him and added a museum to showcase memoriabilia from his playing days. Roadside Baseball, pg 151
866Luther Williams Field GAMacon Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Central City Park, Riverside Dr Opened in 1929, Luther Williams Field played home to minor league and Negro league teams throughout its history. Many modern day Braves stars started out there. Roadside Baseball, pg 152
867Georgia Sports Hall of Fame GAMacon Museum Med No 301 Cherry Street Some of the games best came from Georgia: Aaron, Cobb, Gibson, Robinson. In addition to showcasing them, this museum has artifacts from Fulton County Stadium and the early minor league and Negro league teams in Georgia. Roadside Baseball, pg 152
868Sherry Smith Hometown GAMansfield Historic Site Med No GA 11, just south of the railroad tracks Sherry Smith was a mediocre 1910s pitcher by all accounts except for an amazing pickoff move. Only two runners ever stole a base on him in over 2000 innings! A marker celebrates his accomplishments. Roadside Baseball, pg 153
81Ty Cobb Birthplace GANarrows Historic Site Med No Highway 105, 4 miles SE of Baldwin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrows,_Georgia
82Ty Cobb Home Town GARoyston Historic Site Med Yes various Cobb's childhood home, Royston, GA, has commemorated him with a billboard, water tower, mural, several streets and a neighboorhood named after him, and a monument/shrine in front of the library. There is a Cobb plaque inside city hall and a dedication plaque on the hospital. In addition, Cobb himself started a hospital system with a donation in 1950 - that hospital system is now named after him. The town also boasts a very good Ty Cobb museum and his final resting place. In 2017, the Cobb statue from Turner Field was moved to Royston. Location now TBD. https://www.stmaryssacredheart.org/about-us/media-center/news/st-marys-announces-new-name-interim-president-for-ty-cobb-regional-medical-center/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Cobb_Healthcare_System https://www.tycobb.org/ https://tycobb.org/blog/forty-year-old-ty-cobb-statue-comes-home-to-royston
582Ty Cobb Museum GARoyston Museum High Yes A nice museum tucked into the hospital named after Cobb in his hometown. Numerous Cobb memoribilia are featured. https://www.tycobb.org/ Roadside Baseball, pg 153
83Ty Cobb Home Marker GAAugusta Historic Site Med No Marker dedicated in front of the Georgia home where he lived for 19 years and where four of his five children were born. https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/baseball/historical-marker-dedicated-cobb-georgia-home/DIe9HPV8lO7eDblfp2DQqK/
869Grayson Stadium GASavannah Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Daffin Park, Victory Drive Grayson Stadium is a beautiful, old-fashioned brick ballpark dating back to 1941 that serves as the home of Class A minor league ball. Roadside Baseball, pg 155
658Babe Ruth Banyan Tree HIHilo Historic Site Med No 71 Banyan Dr Babe planted a ceremonial banyan tree here in 1933. Today it thrives in front of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and is surrounded by a swatch of red ginger and a plaque with Babe Ruth on it. Roadside Baseball, pg 329
659Honolulu Stadium HIHonolulu Former ballpark Low Yes King St and Isenberg St Babe Ruth (and others) played exhibition games here. Torn down in 1976, it is now the site of Old Stadium Park. There is a plaque. https://deadballbaseball.com/?p=6231 Roadside Baseball, pg 330
695Cartwright Field HIHonolulu Historic Site High Yes A youth ballfield stands on the site at which Alexander Cartwright first paced off 90 foot basepaths to teach baseball to Hawaii. Cartwright moved to Hawaii after being acknowledged as the "Father of Modern Base Ball". More recent scholarship suggest that Cartwright was indeed a member of the Knickerbockers, but did not have a founding role.
696Cartwright Road HIHonolulu Honorable naming Low Yes Cartwright Road Only a few miles from Alexander Cartwright's final resting place, it is not known if the one block long Cartwright Road is named after him.
984Breda Memorial Park IABreda Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 300 block of, N 2nd St Semipro ball was played here in the 1940s, but its charm comes from the wooden covered grandstands (renovated) evoking a simpler era. Roadside Baseball, pg 212
985Community Field IABurlington Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Mount Pleasant Ave, E of Rt 61 Home of Burlington Bees, Community Field has been home to Burlington baseball since 1947. Roadside Baseball, pg 212
986Alliant Energy Field IAClinton Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 6th Ave N and 1st St The ballpark sits on the Mississippi and has been hosting minor league teams since 1937. Roadside Baseball, pg 212
987Modern Woodmen Park IADavenport Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 109 S Gaines St Built in 1931, this ballpark is very scenic being immediately adjacent to the Mississippi and Centennial Bridge. Roadside Baseball, pg 213
84Field of Dreams IADyersville Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 28963 Lansing Rd The original site of the 1989 Field of Dreams movie has been maintained to allow any baseball fan a chance to hit a ball into the cornfield. Until 2007, the site was owned by two separate farmers - one farmer owning the diamond and adjoining house; the other owning left and center fields. Each farmer had his own road and souvenir stand. Now the entire land is owned by a corporation which has increased visits and profits. The house is available for paid tours. As of 2021, MLB has built an adjacent field to MLB spec and hosts a corny, yet nostalgia and official game there every year. https://fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_of_Dreams_(Dubuque_County,_Iowa) Roadside Baseball, pg 213 Need to tour the house and see the new MLB addition
1158Field of Dreams Whiskey IADyersville Restaurant Low No Started in 2022 by former Nationals Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard, they sell bourbon made with corn from the namesake field. Despite its clear gimicky nature, I would love to have a bottle. No tasting room or address to be found.... https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/06/drew-storen-field-dreams-bourbon-whiskey/ https://drinkfieldofdreams.com/
988Bill Zuber's Dugout Restaurant IAHomestead Restaurant Low No 2206 44th Ave After pitching for 11 years in the bigs, Bill Zuber opened an authentic German restaurant within the Amana Colonies religion-inspired commune. Roadside Baseball, pg 214
85Bob Feller Museum IAVan Meter Museum Med No 310 Mill Street The museum pays tribute to Feller who was born in Van Meter, but doesn't fall short in other MLB memoribilia. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 206 Roadside Baseball, pg 214
989Bob Feller Farm IAVan Meter Historic Site Med No 29410 340th Trail Bob Feller's childhood farm largely stands in tact (but under other private ownership). The old red barn is quite prominent. Feller had a mound next to it for practicing in good weather; he practiced inside in winter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_William_Andrew_Feller_Farmstead
86Bob Feller Athletic Complex IAVan Meter Honorable naming Low No Co Hwy R16
1129McDermott Field IDIdaho Falls Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Highland Park, Elva St adn Blaine Ave Old classic ballpark hosting Pioneer League since 1940. Roadside Baseball, pg 318
1130Harmon Killebrew Field IDPayette Honorable naming (Recreational) Med No Payette High School, 1500 6th Ave S The local high school field is named after the best player at the school. Roadside Baseball, pg 318
1131Harmon Killebrew Display IDPayette Historic Site Med No Payette High School, 1500 6th Ave S Inside Harmon's high school is a display highlighting his home town career. Roadside Baseball, pg 318
1132Snake River Heritage Center IDWeiser Museum Low No 2295 Paddock Ave Local museum has a small Walter Johnson display. Roadside Baseball, pg 319
615Walter Johnson Memorial Park IDWeiser Honorable naming Low No Hanthorn St and E 3rd St Walter Johnson played semi-pro ball in Weiser before being "discovered." Roadside Baseball, pg 319
950Bob Groom Marker ILBelleville Historic Site Med No Whitey Herzog Field, 317 S 44th St Bob Groom was born in Belleville, and went on to pitch well for a number of big league teams in the 1910s. When he returned to Belleville, he was instrumental in establishment of local youth baseball. The marker stands at Whitey Herzog Field. Roadside Baseball, pg 192 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
951Whitey Herzog Field ILBelleville Honorable naming (Recreational) Low No 317 S 44th St Home of the American Legion Belleville Hilgards. Roadside Baseball, pg 192
952Albert Spalding Birthplace ILByron Historic Site High No 133 E 2nd St Spalding was an excellent pre-1900 pitcher and was highly influencial in baseball's early establishment. The marker sits in front of his birth house. Roadside Baseball, pg 193
953Albert Spalding Exhibit ILByron Museum High No 109 N Franklin St The Byron Public Library (in Spalding's hometown) hosts two large display cases with Spalding memoribilia. Roadside Baseball, pg 193
811Wrigley Field ILChicago Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 1060 West Addison Street Wrigley Field and Fenway are in a class by themselves for their self-preservation while continually undergoing smart renovations. Wrigley is know for its iconic red marquee outside the main gate, but once entering, most of the noteworthy features are in the outfield or beyond. First, the outfield wall is covered in the signature ivy creating a unique home field flair. Beyond the ivy are the infamous bleachers with their sometimes rowdy "Bleacher Bums" keeping it interesting. Beyond the center field bleachers is the unmistakable hand-turned manual scoreboard with its timeless appeal. A "W" or "L" flag is flown atop the scoreboard after each game. Lastly, across the street are the townhouses who's rooftops have been renovated to host a viewing crowd of their own. The fact that the Cubs have not walled off the view from the rooftops (like Shibe Park) in over 100 years is itself remarkable. The foul poles have flags to denote retired hall of famers: Ernie Banks #14 on the left field pole; Billy Williams #26 on right. The last noteworthy site in the ballpark is the "Bartman Seat" where Steve Bartman attempted to catch a foul ball and has been (unfairly) blamed for costing the Cubs the 2003 NLCS. It is in aisle 4, row 3, seat 113 and frequently covered with Cubs stickers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrigley_Field Need to visit the Bartman seat
954Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse ILChicago Restaurant Med No 33 W Kinzie St Established by Caray in 1987, the restaurant chain has grown substantially. This original location has award winning food and lots of baseball memoribilia.
88Harry Caray's Tavern ILChicago Restaurant Low No Navy Pier The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 23 http://www.harrycarays.com/harry-carays-tavern/
89Chicago Sports Museum & Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch ILChicago Museum Med No 7th Floor of Water Tower Place 835 North Michigan Avenue http://www.harrycarays.com/chicago-sports-museum/ http://www.harrycarays.com/harry-carays-7th-inning-stretch
90Murphy's Bleachers ILChicago Restaurant Med No 3655 N Sheffield Ave "One of the best sports bars in America." The go to spot before or after a Cubs game with loads of memoribilia. Separately Murphy's Rooftop Company offers gameday seating on the rooftop for large groups (individual seating may be available). The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 23 http://www.murphysbleachers.com http://www.murphysrooftop.com Roadside Baseball, pg 196
91Old Comiskey Park ILChicago Former ballpark (MLB) High No U.S. Cellular Field parking lot "Old" Comiskey's home plate is a marble plaque on the sidewalk north of U.S. Cellular Field (by Gate 5), and the field is a parking lot. Foul lines and batter's boxes are painted on the lot. Also, the spectator ramp across 35th Street is designed in such a way (partly curved, partly straight but angling east-northeast) that it echoes the outline of part of the old grandstand. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 230 Roadside Baseball, pg 198
92U.S. Cellular Field ILChicago Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 333 W 35th St The current home of the White Sox opened in 1991, historically setting it up to became a major letdown after Camden's 1992 opening ushered in a new era of ballparks. Thankfully U.S. Cellular underwent extensive renovations starting in 2001 and continuing for decades. My visit in 1999 was of a cavernous, stark, and uninteresting ballpark (except for the Bill Veeck style "exploding scoreboard"). Today there are numerous statues around the concourse and a massive Champions Plaza outside the main entrance commemorating their 2005 World Series title. Two seats are blue in honor of memorable 2005 season. First is beyond the left field wall where Paul Konerko's grand slam ball landed in the second game of the WS. The second is in right-center in the area known as The Patio where Scott Podsednik's walk-off home run from the same game came to rest. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 230 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaranteed_Rate_Field Many renovations since 1999
956Chicago White Sox Hall of Fame ILChicago Museum Med No 333 W 35th St Located behind home plate at US Cellular Field, the museum artifacts include Shoeless Joe Jackson's original contract. Roadside Baseball, pg 199
957"Black Sox" Courthouse ILChicago Historic Site Med No 54 W Hubbard St The Cook County Criminal Court was housed here until 1929. The courthouse was the site of the trial for the 1919 White Sox accused of throwing the World Series. Despite acquittal, eight team members were given a lifetime ban from baseball. Today the site houses office buildings and a marker from the National Registor of Historical Places. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courthouse_Place Roadside Baseball, pg 196
958National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame ILChicago Museum Med No 1431 W Taylor St Located in Little Italy, this large museum has an impressive collection across sports with many well known baseball players. Roadside Baseball, pg 196
959Piazza DiMaggio ILChicago Art Med No 1432 W Taylor St A nine-foot tall Joe DiMaggio statue across from the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Roadside Baseball, pg 197
960Rube Foster Home ILChicago Historic Site Med No 39th St and Wentworth Ave A marker stands at the corner near the home of the "Father of Negro League Baseball." Roadside Baseball, pg 199
961West Side Grounds ILChicago Former ballpark (MLB) High No 912 S Wood St Home of the Cubs from 1873 to 1915 when they won several pennants and World Series. A larger marker stands on the current property of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. The marker stands at the former location of the centerfield clubhouse and flagpole. The main entrance and ticket window were located at about 835 S Wolcott. Incidentally, one (probably apocryphal) origin story of the phrase "way out in left field" relates to West Side Ground's neighboring mental hospital beyond left field (which still stands). Roadside Baseball, pg 201 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=82399
990Mordecai ILChicago Restaurant Med No 3632 N. Clark St Named, of course, after Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Mordecai is a favorite neighborhood Wrigleyville bar & restaurant featuring American fare — located inside Hotel Zachary and directly across from Wrigley Field. https://www.mordecaichicago.com/the-history/
1098Ward Miller Marker ILDixon Historic Site Low No Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E 2nd St Ward, from Dixon, played nine years in the majors in the dead ball era. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=171019
11011876 Chicago Base Ball Club ILFreeport Historic Site Med No Little Cubs Field, 1160 W Empire St A marker commemorating the Cubs entry into the inaugural 1876 National League. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1102Little Cubs Field ILFreeport Current ballpark (Recreational) High No 1160 W Empire St This public park does a fantastic job replicating Wrigley on the mini. Faithful replicas include: the marquee outside, historic scoreboard, left field bleachers, ivy-covered brick walls, dugouts, foul poles with retiree flags, and Addison and Clark street signs. Adding to that are actual bricks and dirt and more from Wrigley itself. Harry Caray statue graces the exterior. https://www.littlecubsfield.com/
962Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum ILNokomis Museum Low No 121 W State St Small museum honoring three hall of famers from the Nokomis area: Jim Bottomley, Red Ruffing, and Ray Schalk. Roadside Baseball, pg 202
575Dozer Park ILPeoria Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 730 Southwest Jefferson Street Home of the Peoria Chiefs, the Class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Bradley University. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dozer_Park Driveby only.
963Abraham Lincoln Baseball Marker ILPostville Historic Site Med No 5th St and Washington St At Postville Park, a marker commemorates the history of Postville including a mention of Abraham Lincoln playing baseball there. Roadside Baseball, pg 203
1099Forest City Base Ball Club ILRockford Historic Site Med No Beyer Stadium Park, 245 15th Ave Prior to their entry into the inaugural 1871 season of the National Association, the Forest City Base Ball Club dominated the baseball scene with legends like Albert Spalding and Cap Anson. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1100Rockford Peaches and AAGPBL ILRockford Historic Site Low No Beyer Stadium Park, 245 15th Ave The Rockford Peaches played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s and 50s. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/rockford-peaches
964Billy and Ma Sunday Marker ILSleepy Hollow Historic Site Low No Route 72 and Sleepy Hollow Road A marker denotes where Billy Sunday held a religious festival in W Dundee Park. He was formerly a Chicago Cubs outfielder. Roadside Baseball, pg 203
965Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park ILSpringfield Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No N Grand St near 11th St Built in 1928 for minor league ball, the site today is used primarily for college games. It is named after local son Robin Roberts. Roadside Baseball, pg 203
608Ebbets Field Estates ILEdwardsville Honorable naming Low No Garvey Ln A swank subdivision in the St Louis suburb of Edwardsville is designed to pay homage to Dodgers of yesteryear. An "Ebbets Field" gateway greets visitors as they enter the subdivision. Streets include Garvey Ln, Koufax Ct, Lasorda Ln, Hodges Ct, Monday Ct, Drysdale Ct, Snider Dr, Alston Ct, Hershiser Ct, Karros Ct, Scioscia Ln, and Piazza Ln. https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/with-dodger-motif-edwardsville-subdivision-is-enemy-territory/article_9e245cbe-0d88-577f-a76f-e75861abee09.html
972Brookville Ballpark Grandstand INBrookville Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 8th St and Mill St A grandstand built in 1922 for Brookville semipro teams still stands. It is also commemorated with a marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 206
973Sam Thompson Field INDanville Historic Site Med No Ellis Park, Hwy 36 Hall of Famer Sam Thompson was born in 1860 in Danville. Today a local field commemorates his legacy along with a historic marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 206
974Huntingburg League Stadium INHuntingburg Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 1st St and Cherry St Site for the filming of A League of Their Own was renovated in 1991 to evoke the 1940s feel. Originally built in 1894 it is still used today for minor league ball. The ballpark also features the orange and red plastic box seats from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Roadside Baseball, pg 207
975Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium Seats INHuntingburg Former ballpark (MLB) Med No 1st St and Cherry St The original orange and red plastic box seats from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium are currently in use at the historic Huntingburg League Stadium. Roadside Baseball, pg 207
976Oscar Charleston Park INIndianapolis Historic Site Med No 2800 E 30th St Negro League Hall of Famer, Oscar Charleston, was considered one of the best ballplayers in his time. A local park is dedicated to his memory one mile from where he was born. Roadside Baseball, pg 208
93Bush Stadium / Stadium Lofts INIndianapolis Historic Site Med No 1510 Stadium Way Bush Stadium torn down and replace with apartments in the shape of the ballpark. Bush Stadium played home to Indianapolis Clowns for decades. https://www.coreredevelopment.com/stadium-lofts http://www.wthr.com/story/14921570/bush-stadium-to-get-new-life-as-apartment-complex http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-indianapolis-building-first-ballpark-apartments.html
641Indianapolis Clowns Exhibit INIndianapolis Historic Site Med No Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has an extensive sports exhibit outdoors. At the baseball field, there is a monument to the Indianapolis Clowns. Must purchase museum admission. http://www.offbeat.group.shef.ac.uk/statues/STUS_IndianapolisClowns.htm https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/baseball
1103Lou Criger Marker INElkhart Historic Site Low No Riverview Park, 400 Riverview Ave Criger was born in Elkhart and is known for catching Cy Young for most of his career. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=67096
94Bosse Field INEvansville Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 1701 N Mani St Classic ballpark charm, Bosse is the 3rd oldest pro ballpark in use behind Fenway and Wrigley. Home to numerous minor league clubs over the years, today it features the Evansville Otters. It was featured in movie A League of Their Own. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 95 Roadside Baseball , pg 206
1104Kekionga Ball Grounds INFort Wayne Historic Site High Yes Camp Allen Park, 200 Center St This marker still pays homage to the first ever professional baseball game in 1871's National Association betwen the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Cleveland Forest Citys. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/kekionga-ball-grounds-fort-wayne/
1105League Park INFort Wayne Historic Site Med No Headwaters Park, 333 S Clinton St Despite not being located on the site of the first professional game, the marker still pays homage to the first ever professional baseball game in 1871's National Association betwen the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Cleveland Forest Citys. The actual location of this game is two miles east in Camp Allen where a newer marker graces the site. This marker is one of several (non-baseball) markers ringing the Great Meadow trail at Headwaters Park. This site did host League Park which hosted two American League games in 1902 for the short-lived Cleveland Bronchos to circumvent Cleveland blue laws banning Sunday baseball. The marker also erroneous claims that League Park innovated with grass infield. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=59686 https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/League-Park-Fort-Wayne/
977Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame INJasper Museum Low No Highway 162 S and College Ave In addition to Indiana baseball natives, the museum feature an impressive collection of antique bats and jerseys. Museum is on the campus of Vincennes University in the Ruxer Student Center. Roadside Baseball, pg 208
978Mordecai Brown Farm Site INNyesville Historic Site High No 1309 Nyesville Rd A marker commemorates the farm where "Three Finger" Brown got his moniker and wicked curveball from a farming accident. The marker is on the former family farm land about 50 yards from the farmhouse. To get there, travel east of Rockville on US 36 to Billy Creek Village, then head north about two miles on Nyesville Road. Roadside Baseball, pg 209 http://www.mordecaibrown.com/mordecai-brown/memorial/
979Edd Roush Hometown Marker INOakland City Historic Site Med No Main Street In the small town of Oakland City, you will find a plaque commemorating local hall of famer Edd Roush on the wall of a bank on Main Street. Roadside Baseball, pg 209
980Gil Hodges Statue INPetersburg Historic Site Med No 801 Main Street In the rotunda of the Pike County Courthouse, a large bronze bust of Gil Hodges stands in the town where he grew up. He was born in nearby Princeton. Roadside Baseball, pg 210
981Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge INPetersburg Honorable naming Low No SR 57 and White River Bridge is just north of Petersburg on SR57 at the White River. Roadside Baseball, pg 210 https://www.thestatehousefile.com/features/bridge-could-soon-take-name-of-indiana-baseball-legend/article_184a7d6a-9c03-11ec-a301-93b7f4e453c7.html?utm_source=thestatehousefile.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter%2Foptimize%2Fdaily-headlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1646778379&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
995Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge INColumbus Honorable naming Low No Bridge over East Fork of White River on I-65 is being considered for renaming to the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge. https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/indiana-news/i-69-bridge-to-be-named-after-baseball-legend/
992Gil Hodges Mural INPetersburg Art Med No Main St and 9th St A large mural sits at the intersection of the two main drags in Petersburg, Hodges home town. https://takeoutyourscorecards.wordpress.com/2022/03/10/hall-of-famer-hodges-may-have-i-69-bridge-named-in-his-honor/
994Randy’s Americana Café INPetersburg Restaurant Med No 618 E Main St An amazing amount of Gil Hodges memoribilia graces this diner in his hometown. https://www.mlb.com/news/gil-hodges-honored-by-indiana-hometown-cafe
982Gil Hodges Memorial Field INRensselaer Honorable naming Med No Father Schafer Cir, Saint Joseph's College, US Highway 23 Hodges attended St Joseph's College, so it was natural for the ballpark to carry his name today. The school closed all sports in 2017, but the field stands. Roadside Baseball, pg 210 https://www.newsbug.info/rensselaer_republican/news/sjc-great-hodges-gets-call-from-mlb-hall-of-fame/article_50ddb57e-1818-5693-8c9a-977f4ed16c5e.html
991Gil Hodges Field INPrinceton Honorable naming Low No 499 W Glendale St Close to Hodges hometown, Princeton Community High School plays at Gil Hodges Field. https://takeoutyourscorecards.wordpress.com/2022/03/10/hall-of-famer-hodges-may-have-i-69-bridge-named-in-his-honor/
95Mordecai Brown Gas Station INTerra Haute Historic Site Med No northeast corner of Seventh and Cherry streets "Three Finger" Brown owned and operated a Texaco gas station after his retirement from baseball. http://www.tribstar.com/news/mark-bennett-legacy-of-mordecai-brown-holds-special-place-for/article_74bf5a91-5e99-562f-8009-67187042a805.html
983Billy Sunday Home and Visitor Center INWinona Lake Museum Low No 1101 Park Ave Billy Sunday had an 8 year MLB career before moving onto preaching "fame". His home is preserved as a museum. Roadside Baseball, pg 211 https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/locations/billy-sunday-home-museum/
1000Mickey Mantle Discovery KSBaxter Springs Historic Site Med No Kiwanis Park, Hwy 166 Mantle played little league at a baseball field on this site with the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids. Yankees scouts discovered him during a came in which he hit two home runs into the river. Today the site is soccer fields with no known marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 215 https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/mike-pound-there-used-to-be-a-ballpark-in-baxter-springs/article_d0420fb6-1564-51f4-b2c5-5be9ce754fe7.html https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/305676
1002Baxter Springs Little League Museum KSBaxter Springs Museum Low No 14th St and Grant Ave Little league is a passion in Baxter Springs. The museum and adjacent little field are testament to that. Historic little league success can be partially attributed to legends like Mickey Mantle from nearby Commerce, OK. Roadside Baseball, pg 216 https://www.grassrootsbaseball.org/blog/the-heart-of-the-game-in-baxter-springs-ks
1007Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum KSBaxter Springs Museum Med No 740 E Ave A small little league exhibit in this local museum showcases Mickey Mantle and other Baxter Springs Whiz Kids. Roadside Baseball, pg 216 http://www.baxterspringsmuseum.org/
1009Riverside Park field KSBlue Rapids Historic Site Low No W 5th at Riverside Park In 1913, a barnstorming exhibition on this site featured names such as John McGraw, Bill Klem, Christy Mathewson, and Jim Thorpe. The field is still in use today. Roadside Baseball, pg 216
618Walter Johnson Park KSCoffeyville Honorable naming Med No US 169 & 8th St Large recreational park named after Johnson who maintained a part-time residence in Coffeyville. The baseball field within also bears his name. Behind the backstop is a plaque honoring Johnson which is a replica of the monument that moved from Griffith Stadium to Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD. https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316 https://www.coffeyville.com/139/Walter-Johnson-Park-Campground https://www.coffeyville.com/213/Walter-Johnson-Park Roadside Baseball, pg 217
619Walter Johnson Mural KSCoffeyville Historic Site Med No 223 W. 9th Mural by Don Sprague. https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316
622Dalton Defenders Museum KSCoffeyville Museum Low No 113 E. 8th. Display about Walter Johnson https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316 Roadside Baseball, pg 217
623Walter Johnson Birthplace Monument KSHumboldt Historic Site High No Iowa Rd and 900 Road Walter Johnson's monument and plaque are on the northwest corner of a field on his birthplace farm https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316 Roadside Baseball, pg 218
624Walter Johnson Billboards KSHumboldt Historic Site Low No Bold signage at both north and south town entrances announce that Humboldt is the birthplace of Walter Johnson, the Big Train. https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316 Roadside Baseball, pg 218
620Humboldt Historical Museum KSHumboldt Museum Med No 2nd and Neosho Johnson's birth bed is upstairs in an 1867 stone house. Across the street in Annex 5, you will find Johnson articles and pictures. Native Negro leaguer, George Sweatt, is also featured. https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316 http://humboldtksmuseum.com/buildings/
621Walter Johnson Athletic Field KSHumboldt Honorable naming Low No 6th and Pine Dedicated October 26, 1921. Walter Johnson pitched the first ball, which was placed in the cornerstone of Humboldt High School. This was the last of eight trips to Humboldt made by Walter Johnson for exhibition games. https://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/peopleresults.php?id=316 Roadside Baseball, pg 219
625Humboldt High School KSHumboldt Historic Site Low No 1011 Bridge St The baseball from Walter Johnson's first pitch at Humboldt's Walter Johnson Athletic Field was placed in this school's cornerstone in 1921. https://www.humboldtkansas.org/PDFs/HumboldtBaseballHistory.pdf Roadside Baseball, pg 219
626Humboldt City Hall KSHumboldt Museum Low No 725 Bridge St Display depicting Walter Johnson's career. https://www.getruralkansas.com/Humboldt/170Explore/1742.shtml
1011Walter Johnson Information Center KSHumboldt Museum Low No 909 Bridge St In the office of the local newspaper, Humboldt Union, there is a display of Johnson memorabilia and a guide to other local Johnson attractions. Roadside Baseball, pg 221
1010Sweatt Park KSHumboldt Honorable naming Low No 901 S 12th St In addition to Walter Johnson, Humboldt also gave us George Sweatt, 1920's Negro leaguer. The local ballfield is named in his honor. A marker and flagpole further commemorate behind center field. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Sweatt https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=57489 Roadside Baseball, pg 220
1012Shulthis Stadium KSIndependence Historic Site Med No Riverside Park A plaque at former Shulthis Stadium denotes where Producer Park hosted the first lighted night baseball game in organized baseball in 1930. The ballpark also featured Mickey Mantle's first minor league season. The original picturesque grandstand was torn down in 2016 and replaced by a replica which oversees the football field there today. Roadside Baseball, pg 221 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shulthis_Stadium_Grandstand
1013Charley Faust Marker KSMarion Historic Site Low No 308 Eisenhower Dr Born in Marion, Charley Faust is no baseball superstar. Faust took advantage of John McGraw's superstitiousness to win a spot on his Giants in 1911 as a pitcher. McGraw carried him on the team for three years before Faust became ill, institutionalized, and died in 1915 at age 34. Bizarre baseball indeed. Roadside Baseball, pg 222 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
911Satchel Paige Field KSOverland Park Honorable naming Low No 6330 W 119th St A pair of non-descript soccer fields at Sprint World Headquarters makes up Paige Field.
1014Kansas Sports Hall of Fame KSWichita Museum Low No 238 N Mead St Kansans such as Walter Johnson, Fred Clarke, adn Joe Tinker make out the baseball highlights of this state museum. Roadside Baseball, pg 223
1015National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame KSWichita Museum Low No Sycamore St and Maple St Wichita sportsman, Hap Dumont created the National Baseball Congress Tournament in 1931 and invited Satchel Paige to thrill the crowds. In the subsequent years, 600 major leaguers have premiered at the event with today's focus being college players. Roadside Baseball, pg 223
1016Lawrence-Dumont Stadium KSWichita Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Sycamore St and Maple St Long time home of the National Baseball Congress and various Texas League teams. This ballpark was built in 1934, making it one of the oldest in baseball. Roadside Baseball, pg 224
887Pee Wee Reese Birthplace KYEkron Historic Site Med No Broadway and Railway Street A marker and small park celebrate Pee Wee Reese's Dodger's career in his small rural home town. Roadside Baseball, pg 157
888Reese Avenue KYEkron Honorable naming Low No Reese Avenue A short street in the tiny town of Ekron is presumably named after native son Pee Wee Reese.
97Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory KYLouisville Museum High Yes 800 W Main St The world's largest bat graces the outside of the famous baseball bat factory of Hillerich & Bradsby. The current site opened in 1996 and combines business offices with the manufacturing (which had been in other parts of greater Louisville). A museum is now very prominent along with a tour of the actual factory. Every tour participant gets a mini slugger. Museum highlights include a signature wall with every Louisville Slugger contract player, a bat vault with some famous models, and batting cages where anyone can try current and classic models out. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 34 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisville_Slugger_Museum_%26_Factory Only did a drive-by at night.
870Former site of Louisville Slugger Factory KYLouisville Historic Site Low No South Preston Street and Finzer Street From 1901 to 1974, Louisville Sluggers were made in the now poor Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville. The abandoned lot is hopefully going to be transformed into a Boys & Girls Club. http://louisvillefuture.com/tag/the-wheelhouse-project/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisville_Slugger_Museum_%26_Factory https://brokensidewalk.com/2015/louisville-slugger-smoketown/
889Parkway Field KYLouisville Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No Brook Street and Eastern Parkway, University of Louisville Home to Negro Leagues, barnstorming, and minor leagues since 1923, Parkway stood until 2003. Some of the original brick walls remain. Roadside Baseball, pg 158
890Earle Combs Birthplace KYPebworth Historic Site Low No Earle Combs was lead-off hitter for the powerhouse Yankees teams in the 1920s and 30s and eventual Hall of Famer. A marker stands in his home town. Roadside Baseball, pg 159
873Jackie Robinson Military Duty KYMorganfield Historic Site Med No 2302 US-60 Just outside of town, at the entrance to the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy, a marker denotes where Jackie Robinson served his country at now-defunct Camp Breckinridge. Shortly after his military stint he went on to sign with Branch Rickey. Roadside Baseball, pg 156 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=123565
874Happy Chandler Hometown KYVersailles Historic Site Low No Pisgah Pike and US 60 The former MLB commissioner and Kentucky governor/senator is remembered with a marker near the town where he spent much of his adult life. Roadside Baseball, pg 156 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Chandler
875Happy Chandler Marker KYHenderson Historic Site Low No Park Field, Atkinson Park, Elm Street The former MLB commissioner and Kentucky governor/senator is remembered with a marker near this local ballpark. He was born in Henderson county, but not the city of Henderson. Roadside Baseball, pg 156 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Chandler
876Happy Chandler Marker KYHenderson Historic Site Low No Audubon Mill Park The former MLB commissioner and Kentucky governor/senator is remembered with a marker celebrating the four Henderson County residences to become Kentucky governor. He was born in Henderson county, but not the city of Henderson. Roadside Baseball, pg 156 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Chandler https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=121700
871Former site of Louisville Slugger Factory INJeffersonville Historic Site Low No 100 Technology Ave From 1975 to 1995, Louisville Sluggers were made at "Slugger Park" just across the Ohio river in Indiana. The site is now an industrial area and Whitesell Precision Components occupies it today. No known marker exists. https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/1996/08/19/story4.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisville_Slugger_Museum_%26_Factory https://brokensidewalk.com/2015/louisville-slugger-smoketown/
98Louisville Slugger Field KYLouisville Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Home of Louisville Bats. Retro red brick ballpark. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 99
891Alex Box Stadium LABaton Rouge Current ballpark (College) Low No South Stadium Drive, Louisiana State University Another Works Progress Administration ballpark, built in 1938, "The Box" briefly served as a spring training ballpark and has hosted the LSU Tigers ever since making it the highest attendance in college baseball. Roadside Baseball, pg 159
892Delhi Municipal Baseball Park LADelhi Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Chicago Street and Louisiana Street Built in 1948 and unchanged since, this small quaint local ballpark has earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places because of the wooden covered grandstand. Roadside Baseball, pg 160
893Mel Ott Park LAGretna Historic Site Med Yes 2301 Belle Chasse Hwy Gretna is the hometown to Mel Ott, Hall of Fame slugger for the New York Giants. He is honored with a local ballfield alongside a monument. Roadside Baseball, pg 161 At the north end of the park is the Mel Ott Rec Center, which I did not visit.
894Mel Ott Photo Exhibit LAGretna Historic Site Low Yes City Hall, Huey Long Avenue and 2nd Street Gretna, Ott's hometown, has a photo exhibit of him in their city hall. As of March 2020, this photo exhibit was not present and city hall personnel had no knowledge of it. Roadside Baseball, pg 161
998Pelican Stadium LANew Orleans Former ballpark (Negro league) High No Banks St. and Carrollton Avenue Original home of minor league Pelicans, but played home to Negro league teams for several decades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican_Stadium http://projectballpark.org/history/nal/pelican.html
99Fenway Park MABoston Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Fenway Park -Red seat in right field (Williamsburg) (Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21) (longest homer by Ted Williams) -Pesky Pole - right field foul pole - shortest in the bigs - named after Johnny Pesky, a light-hitting shortstop who snuck homers around the pole. -Fisk Pole - left field foul pole - named for Carlton Fisk's 1975 World Series home run which he waved fair. -The Bleacher Bar is only accessible from outside the ballpark, but provides views through a garage door in the center field wall. Coolest bar in baseball. The men's urinal has a window at eye level with a view of the field so fans don't miss a minute. This urinal view exceeds that from the B&O warehouse at Camden. -Under the concourse in the infield seats are the last remaining wooden seats in baseball. -The names of the Sox/Fenway owners after the dreadful Frazee, Tom and Jean Yawkey, have been stripped from the ballpark due to allegations of retroactive racism. Yawkey Way has been renamed Jersey St. However, Morse code for the initials of Thomas A. Yawkey and wife, Jean R. Yawkey, remains on the Green Monster scoreboard, hidden in plain sight. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Monster http://www.wbur.org/news/2018/03/05/yawkey-way-red-sox-morse-code https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/04/26/yawkey/bM9qiz3unAbM7vHcr0a9TJ/story.html Great tour, but no access to the field or inside the monster or the dugouts/clubhouse.
905Green Monster replica MABoston Art Low No Shapiro Building, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave In the lobby of the Shapiro Building at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is an image of Fenway Park's famous Green Monster left field wall is the backdrop for a pair of authentic bleacher seats from the ballpark, illuminated signage, a running video loop, and a donation collection box housed in the giant baseball. https://www.agoos.com/bidmc-red-sox
100Braves Field MABoston Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Nickerson Field on Boston University campus Boston University built Nickerson Field out of the remnants of Braves Field. The right field pavillion is still standing as the bleachers for the university. The old ticket booth and arched entrance now serves as the front of the BU police station. A marker behind the police station commemorates the site and memoribilia decorates the walls of adjacent Case Athletic Center. Down the hall is a small display to hall of famer Mickey Cochrane. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickerson_Field http://bostonbaseballhistory.com/braves-left-a-trail-in-boston/ Stadium appears to be open to the public. The concourse beneath the seats highlights some memorable photos.
101Mickey Cochrane memoribilia MABoston Historic Site Low Yes Case Athletic Center at Boston University Hangs on the wall in the Case Athletic Center down the hall from the Braves Field memoribilia.
102Huntington Avenue Grounds MABoston Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Northeastern University Cabot Physical Education Center Marker on the exterior wall of the Cabot Center along Huntington Avenue denoting the site of the first World Series. But the gem is the recreation of the battery alongside World Series Way with a statue of Boston great, Cy Young and the home plate approximately where it existed in 1903. Nearby Cabot Physical Education Center hosts a World Series Exhibit Room with memoribilia from 1900s Red Sox teams. http://ballparkreviews.com/template2.php?in_name=Huntington+Avenue+Grounds&in_city=Boston&in_state=Massachusetts Roadside Baseball, pg 41 Did not find the World Series Exhibit Room in the Cabot Center.
103George Wright Golf Course MABoston Honorable naming Med Yes 420 West St, Hyde Park, MA 02136 The greatest player on the greatest team of all time (1869 Cincinatti Red Stockings) was an avid golfer as well - thus this namesake course. Limited Wright memoribilia is featured on site. https://www.cityofbostongolf.com/course/george-wright-golf-course Clubhouse has limited Wright memoribilia. Did not have time to visit pro shop or restaurant, but both appeared small.
104Barnstable Bat Company MACenterville Other Med No The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 257
654Fuller Field MAClinton Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No Fuller Field has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest ballpark in continuous use, since 1878. http://www.projectballpark.org/other/fuller.html
105Cape Cod League HOF and Museum MAHyannis Museum Med No lower level of JFK Hyannis Museum
653Nantasket Bay MAHull Former ballpark (Recreational) Low No Site of first lighted ballgame in 1880, but with non-professional teams. No marker remains. http://www.projectballpark.org/other/hull.html Roadside Baseball, pg 46
106Wahconah Park MAPittsfield Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No Classic old wooden park with a lot of history. One interesting factoid is that Wahconah was built with home plate facing the setting sun, resulting in sun delays when the orbital geometries line up. http://www.pittsfield-ma.org/subpage.asp?ID=226 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahconah_Park http://www.projectballpark.org/ne/wahconah.html Roadside Baseball, pg 49
107Home Plate Farm (Babe Ruth home) MASudbury Historic Site Med Yes 558 Dutton Road Babe Ruth home 1922-1926. Formerly known as Elm Farm at the Perry homestead. Even after Ruth was traded to the New York Yankees he still wintered in Sudbury. A footnote to the Curse of the Bambino claims that Babe Ruth's piano rests at the bottom of Willis Pond in western Sudbury near what was once his home. Ruth sold it to Herb Atkinson who established Sudbury Laboratories on the site. http://www.sudbury01776.org/tour.html#stop=34 Roadside Baseball, pg 49 By the time I arrived, it was after sunset. Due to the private location and significant local traffic, I did not want to get out of the car with a tripod to take good photos. Resultant photos are "drive-by" in nature with according quality.
108Planned 19th-century replica ballpark MAWestfield Other Low No Jim Bouton's brain child. Seeking $15M in private funding as of 2008. Based on brief internet search, appears to have stalled. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 234
681Hotel Buckminster MABoston Historic Site Low No 645 Beacon St In 1919, the Chicago White Sox hatched their World Series fixing scheme at this hotel. This, of course, led to the Black Sox scandal and 8 players banned from baseball. No marker is known at the site. Roadside Baseball, pg 38
682Ted Williams Tunnel MABoston Honorable naming Med No The city of Boston's third harbor tunnel is named after the Red Sox slugger. Roadside Baseball, pg 39
683South End Grounds MABoston Former ballpark (MLB) Med No Columbus Ave and Walpole St Home to Boston National League teams from 1871 to 1914, South End Grounds was the home to three different ballparks. Located across from Huntington Avenue Grounds, no marker exists today. Today the site is a parking lot. Roadside Baseball, pg 42
684Sports Museum of New England MABoston Museum Low No TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way Located on the 5th and 6th floors of TD Banknorth Garden, this museum highlights all Boston sports, but we know Bostonians have a soft spot for baseball. So does this museum. Roadside Baseball, pg 44
685Mickey Cochrane Monument MABridgewater Historic Site Low No Legion Field, Bridgewater State College Bridgewater celebrates local hero and Athletics catcher, Mickey Cochrane. Roadside Baseball, pg 45
686Connie Mack Birthplace MAEast Brookfield Historic Site High No East Main St East Brookfield loves their native son. Mack's house is marked with a plaque, a ballfield and street are named after him, and signs outside town denote their hometown hero. Roadside Baseball, pg 45
687The Hardwood Baseball Factory MANatick Historic Site High No Walnut St Site of the first baseball factory in the US, it operated from 1858 for over 100 years. In 1989 the factory was converted into condominiums and commerce, but it still forms the heart of Natick. A marker commemorates the factory. Roadside Baseball, pg 46
688Jack Chesbro Plaque MANorth Adams Historic Site Low No Joe Wolfe Field, State St. Chesbro was born in N Adams and went on to win a ton of games as a pitcher in the bigs. A marker sits at the local minor league field. Roadside Baseball, pg 48
689Christy Mathewson's Start MATaunton Historic Site High No Whittenton Athletic Grounds, Pleadwell Ave and 4th Ave The site of Mathewson's first professional team, the minor league Taunton Herrings, was Whittenton Athletic Grounds. Today a marker stands on the same field, used by youth and softball players. Roadside Baseball, pg 50
690First Perfect Game MAWorcester Historic Site Med No 61 Sever St In 1880, the National League Worcester team's Lee Richmond tossed the first perfect game at the Worcester Agricultural Fairgrounds. Today the site is marked with a tombstone-style marked on the site of Becker College's Main Academic Building. Roadside Baseball, pg 50
109Ripken Museum MDAberdeen Museum Med Yes 15 S. Law St. Apparently now closed. Roadside Baseball, pg 23 Attempted to find, but failed.
110Ripken Stadium MDAberdeen Current ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes Home of Aberdeen Ironbirds.
111The Ripken Experience Aberdeen MDAberdeen Current ballpark (Recreational) High Yes Situated in a prime location along the I-95 corridor, The Ripken Experience Aberdeen features replicas of some of the most notable MLB ballparks of the modern era including Fenway, Wrigley, Memorial Stadium, Citizens Bank, Nationals Park, Yankee, and Camden Yards. The crown jewel among them, Cal, Sr.'s Yard, is a two-thirds scale replica of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. An on-site Marriott Hotel modeled after the storied B&O Warehouse in Baltimore overlooks right field, and paints the backdrop of this one-of-a-kind youth baseball destination. https://www.ripkenbaseball.com/aberdeen-facilities
112Aberdeen Festival Park MDAberdeen Honorable naming Low Yes 34 N Philadelphia Blvd While searching for the now-closed Ripken Museum, stumbled across this park. The lone baseball reference is a white dogwood donated in memory of Cal Ripken.
113St Mary's Industrial School for Boys MDBaltimore Historic Site High Yes 3225 Wilkens Ave St Mary's Industrial School for Boys was the boarding school that Babe Ruth was banished to in his wayward youth. Later renamed to Cardinal Gibbons School. The baseball field where Babe perfected the game still exists, but in a different orientation until the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation returned it to the original configuration in 2016. The sign names it Babe Ruth field. As of 2012, the site is no longer a school, but part of St Agnes Hospital. http://www.baseball-fever.com/archive/index.php/t-17854.html http://www.stagnes.org/news/saint-agnes-hospital-unveils-plans-partners-at-gibbons-commons-groundbreaking/ Roadside Baseball, pg 25 https://www.deadballbaseball.com/?p=1678 Memoriabilia exists inside the buildings; also major renovations in 2017 to restore field and open memorabilia restaurant (Kibby's). Field appears to have been replaced with a turf with a cool Ruth logo that needs to be photographed.
114Memorial Stadium MDBaltimore Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes In 2010, the Ripken brothers restored a youth baseball field on the site of Memorial Stadium. A YMCA and elderly housing complex sits adjacent. https://deadballbaseball.com/?p=1225 Missed signage from Ring of Honor inside the YMCA gymnasium. Missed plaque Honoring Cal Ripken, Sr. Get better photos of field and YMCA sign.
697Memorial Stadium Memorial MDBaltimore Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Camden Yards The first thing you saw when approaching Memorial Stadium was its memorial wall honoring veterans who died in our world wars. Two pieces of that were brought to Camden Yards when it replaced Memorial Stadium in 1992. The letters "TIME WILL NOT DIM THE GLORY OF THEIR DEEDS" came directly from the memorial wall. Also, an urn originally encased in the memorial wall holds earth from military cemeteries around the world. The memorial is at the south end of the B&O warehouse close to the entrance to Eutaw Street. https://placesjournal.org/article/the-demolition-and-afterlife-of-baltimore-memorial-stadium/?cn-reloaded=1
907Terrapin Park / Oriole Park (V) MDBaltimore Former ballpark (MLB) Med No 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, MD 21218 Home to the Federal League Baltimore Terrapins, and various minor league and Negro League teams. Marker located on the patio of Peabody Heights Brewery which is within the confines of the old ballpark's footprint. https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-kelly-ballpark-20210410-y4tbyel77zepfitwk4ew7pthni-story.html?outputType=amp https://deadballbaseball.com/?p=1805
115Other old ballparks MDBaltimore Former ballpark Low No http://deadballbaseball.com/?m=201311 https://www.deadballbaseball.com/?p=1721
116Babe Ruth Museum and Birthplace MDBaltimore Museum High Yes 216 Emory Street Located in the childhood home of Babe Ruth, the museum has some great baseball artifacts as well as many from his personal life. https://baberuthmuseum.org/babe-ruth-birthplace-museum/ Roadside Baseball, pg 23 Need to return due to major renovated in 2015 and addition of many of the (now closed) Legends Museum assets.
117Legends Museum MDBaltimore Museum Med No Museum next to Camden closed in 2015. Some of the collection was moved to nearby Babe Ruth Museum, but most of it awaits a new home. https://baberuthmuseum.org/sports-legends-moving/
118Orioles Park at Camden Yards MDBaltimore Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Camden holds a special place in ballpark fans' hearts. Its construction in 1992 signaled the end of the concrete donut multi-purpose ballpark monstronsities. Many ballparks built since have tried to emulate Camden's "retro" feel. The decision to retain the old B&O warehouse as a backdrop was disputed by some at the time, but it now serves as part of the allure and uniqueness. Eutaw Street runs between the ballpark and the warehouse and serves as its major artery and hangout spot. The warehouse itself serves as office and event space. The Camden Club (see separate entry), on the top two floors used to be open to the public for drinks and some great views, including one of MLB's best urinal views (see also Fenway). Other ballpark highlights include: -Brass baseballs on Eutaw Street and one on warehouse (Griffey 1993 All Star Game) denoting home run landing locations. -Orioles HOF plaques N end of Eutaw Street; outside N end of Eutaw St. -Outside Gate H are monuments depicting retired Orioles uniform numbers and the Babe Ruth statue. Note the right-handed glove on Ruth's left hand which is alledgely accurate based on gloves available in his poor youth. -Two orange seats in the outfield commemorate famous home runs. Section 86, row 4, seat 10 celebrates Cal Ripken Jr's 278th career home run, the most of any shortstop. Section 96, row 7, seat 23 marks Eddie Murray's 500th home run. -Best food options are Boog's BBQ in Eutaw St (named after Boog Powell), or find a blue crab-themed item on the main level concourse. -The foul poles are from Memorial Stadium. -Statues of Orioles greats are spread throughout the picnic area beyond center field. https://www.mlb.com/orioles/ballpark/points-of-interest https://www.mlb.com/orioles/tickets/premium/pregame-party-facilities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%26O_Warehouse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriole_Park_at_Camden_Yards
601Brooks Robinson Statue MDBaltimore Honorable naming Med Yes Washington Boulevard Plaza between Washington Boulevard and Russell Street Brooks Robinson is beloved in Baltimore. The statue was donated to the city by the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation and sits outside Camden across from the row of Oriole bars on Washington Blvd. https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bal-brooks-robinson-statue-brooks-robinson-immortalized-with-baltimore-statue-20111022-story.html Get a photo of the inscription
119Camden Club MDBaltimore Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Orioles Park at Camden Yards Camden Club is located on the 7th and 8th floor of the B&O warehouse overlooking Camden Yards. It used to be a restaurant and bar open to the public for a fee on game day, but it was very poorly advertised. Now it is available for rental as a special event space. It featured the banner from Cal Ripken's record breaking 2,131 consecutive games. It also features windows with a view of the ballpark including the second best urinal view in baseball (yes, Fenway has a better one at its Bleacher Bar). https://www.mlb.com/orioles/tickets/premium/pregame-party-facilities
120Cal Ripken Way MDBaltimore Honorable naming Low Yes I-395 in Baltimore is named Cal Ripken Way
121Ruth's Cafe MDBaltimore Historic Site Med Yes Orioles Park at Camden Yards High up on a wall on the east side of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, facing Eutaw Street, is a marker noting that George Herman Ruth, Babe Ruth’s father, operated a tavern in a residence that was located in what is now center field http://welcometobaltimorehon.com/ten-strange-baltimore-historical-markers https://davidbstinsonauthor.com/2013/06/20/the-goddess-gentlemans-club-the-bar-that-ruth-bought/
122Flat Rock Diamond MDBaltimore Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes Druid Hill Park Baltimore Excelsiors (1850s) home site in 1858 and 1859. Currently underwater in the middle of Druid Lake reservoir. http://books.google.com/books?id=kt3T2ArsotAC&lpg=PP1&ots=1o6iKLp5KM&dq=Druid%20Hill%20Park%20base%20ball&pg=PA4#v=onepage&q=Druid%20Hill%20Park%20base%20ball&f=false http://www.btco.net/ghosts/oddsends/druidhill/DruidHillpf.html http://protoball.org/Flat_Rocks,_Baltimore https://www.davidbstinsonauthor.com/tag/druid-hill-park/
123Former Ruth's Cafe MDBaltimore Restaurant Low No Goddess Gentlemen's Club (38 S Eutaw St) Site of George Herman Ruth's (Babe's dad) bar - owned by Babe. Inside completely redone. Only artifact is a photo of Babe & George behind the bar http://www.davidbstinsonauthor.com/2013/06/20/the-goddess-gentlemans-club-the-bar-that-ruth-bought/
1153Babe Ruth Birthsite MDBaltimore Historic Site Med Yes Orioles Park at Camden Yards A marker stands just northwest of Camden Yards denoting that the Babe was born nearby. Of course the museum IS his home nearby. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=136346 Get a photo next to the ballpark
124Larry MacPhail Farm MDBel Air Honorable naming Low Yes MacPhail Road Larry MacPhail owned a 400-acre horse farm called Glenangus Farm. The farm is still there and MacPhail is memorialized by several roads named after him (MacPhail Rd, MacPhail Ct, MacPhail Woods Crossing, and Old MacPhail Rd), two professional buildings (MacPhail Center and MacPhail Professional Building), and several housing developments (MacPhail Woods and MacPhail Square). MacPhail Road runs several miles through commercial, residential, rural, and Maryland Golf & Country Club. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_MacPhail
125Walter Johnson High School MDBethesda Honorable naming Med Yes 6400 Rock Spring Drive A large bronze of Walter Johnson hangs on the exterior wall of the school near the athletic fields. It was formerly at Griffith Stadium. A replica(?) now hangs at Nats Park. Roadside Baseball, pg 29 School was under some construction. Did not go inside. Must return to see if the bronze was moved or copied to Nats Park. Should also see if additional memoribilia exists inside.
126Walter Johnson Residence MDBethesda Historic Site Med Yes 9100 Old Georgetown Rd Walter Johnson lived in this house in Bethesda when he played for and managed the Washington Senators in the 1920s until 1936. The property was 82 acres and Johnson operated a large scale chicken farm in the off season. Today the house still stands, but the rest of the property has been developed into dense suburban housing. Remnants of the farm still exist at the YMCA property down the road. The house today is a women's oncology clinic. http://www.baseball-fever.com/archive/index.php/t-17854.html http://www.montgomeryplanning.org/historic/places_from_the_past//documents/p236_283.pdf (Places from the Past: The Tradition of Gardez Bien in Montgomery County) I was asked to leave the doctors office when nurse discovered me on porch with camera. When I explained the Historic Register plaque on her building, she was unphased. When I explained that it was Walter Johnson's home, she shamed me off her porch as I was obviously a crazy man.
127Walter Johnson farm remnants MDBethesda Historic Site Med No Johnson Avenue west of Old Georgetown Rd Nearby Walter Johnson's residence are 2 artifacts of his farm. One is "Johnson Ave" which may be named after him. Second is original Johnson farm buildings on the Ayrlawn Park YMCA property. He operated a dairy farm on the property, some of the buildings of which can still be seen down the street, where Ayrlawn Elementary School used to stand (look for the silo.) http://www.townofoakmont.org/history/
616Povich Field MDBethesda Historic Site Med No Cabin John Park Home of the Bethesda Big Train, a summer collegiate team, who are named in honor of Walter Johnson. There is a Walter Johnson sculpture in front of the stadium. The field is named after Shirley Povich who covered baseball for the Washington Post for 75 years. http://bigtrain.org/history/walterjohnson/ http://bigtrain.org/history/shirleypovich/ http://www.bigtrain.org/povich/
611Prince George's Stadium MDBowie Current ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes 4101 Crain Hwy Home of the AA Orioles affiliate, Bowie Baysox.
128Babe Ruth Wedding Site and Marriage Certificate MDEllicot City Historic Site Med Yes St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 3755 St. Paul St http://www.davidbstinsonauthor.com/2013/04/19/ellicott-citys-st-pauls-catholic-church-where-babe-ruth-got-married/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul_Catholic_Church_(Ellicott_City,_Maryland) https://adayawaytravel.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/babe-ruth-was-here/ https://www.stpaulec.org/Our-Parish/Photos/galleryType/SlideShow/ItemID/16100 Arrived during mass. After mass finished barely got through the door in time to see the inside. Church people were very helpful and accomodating.
129Yankeeland Farm MDFrederick Honorable naming Low No According to Charlie Keller Memorial in Middletown, MD, Charlier Keller retired to raise horses here after his Yankee career. Charlie's descendants produced a very successful horse racing farm which closed in 2006. Charlie Keller Memorial in Middletown, MD https://harnessmuseum.com/content/charles-e-keller-iii Roadside Baseball, pg 31
592Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium MDFrederick Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 21 Stadium Drive Home of the Frederick Keys, a class A minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymeo_Field_at_Harry_Grove_Stadium
617Walter Johnson Road MDGermantown Honorable naming Low No Johnson, who moved to suburban Maryland after his career with the Senators, is remembered in a street sign.
130Charlie Keller Memorial MDMiddletown Historic Site Low Yes Memorial Park, 310 South Church St Yankee slugger, Charlie Keller is memorialized in his home town. Roadside Baseball, pg 31
630Brooks Robinson Drive MDPikesville Honorable naming Low Yes Brooks Robinson Dr A frontage road that only runs for a few blocks parallel to the Baltimore Beltway is named Brooks Robinson Drive. Robinson lives nearby. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/street-named-for-orioles-great-brooks-robinson
131Negro Leagues photos in Scurlock Collection MDOxon Hill Museum Low Yes Oxon Hill Library Addison Scurlock is known for his work photographing black Washington, DC. A small exhibit including Negro leagues was on display at the Oxon Hill library. http://amhistory.si.edu/archives/scurlock/about_the_scurlocks/index.html
132Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame MDSalisbury Museum Med Yes Located within Perdue Stadium, the museum largely celebrated local baseball history. A couple unique relics from Ty Cobb are the highlights. http://www.esbhalloffame.org/index.cfm?ref=40100
133Perdue Stadium MDSalisbury Current ballpark (minor league) Low Yes Home of Delmarva Shorebirds. Also houses the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame.
134Jimmie Foxx Monument MDSudlersville Historic Site Med Yes Church St and Main St Baseball's Forgotten Slugger is memorialized at the intersection of two highways with a statue and monument to the local hero. Roadside Baseball, pg 32 Nice little town corner park
135Sudlersville Train Station Museum MDSudlersville Museum Med Yes Jimmie Foxx memoribilia http://www.sudlersvillemuseum.org Museum not open. Limited hours. Check website.
136Home Run Baker Park MDTrappe Current ballpark (Recreational) Low Yes 4200 Main St A small park paying tribute to hometown boy, Frank "Home Run" Baker who was born and died in Trappe, MD. He dominated the home run statistic during the Deadball Era, even though his best season was 12 home runs. In that era, the inside-the-park home run was common, but Baker was the first to popularize clearing the fences. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=4380
633Doubleday Hill Monument MDWilliamsport Historic Site Low Yes Abner Doubleday didn't invent baseball as was claimed 100+ years ago. However, this monument to his civil war leadership still makes that claim. The hill was a natural fortification along the Potomac River against potential rebel Virginian invasion. Doubleday established its armaments prior to moving onto Harper's Ferry.
677Leon Day Park MDBaltimore Historic Site Low No Franklintown Rd Leon Day was a Hall of Fame Negro Leaguer from Baltimore. The park and a marker memorializes his accomplishments. Roadside Baseball, pg 26
678Bill Nicholson Marker MDChestertown Historic Site Low No Native son, Bill Nicholson was a slugger in the 1940s. He is remembered with a marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 29
679Lefty Grove's MVP Trophy MDLonaconing Historic Site Med No George's Creek Public Library, 76 Main St. Hall of Famer pitcher, Lefty Grove was born in Lonaconing, and donated his 1931 MVP Trophy to the town. It is now showcased in the library. Roadside Baseball, pg 31
675Louis Sockalexis Gravesite MEOld Town Gravesite Low No Old Town Cemetery Louis Sockalexis was the first confirmed Native American to play in the bigs, for the NL Cleveland Spiders in 1897. His career was very short due to injuries, alcohol, and taunting. It is rumored, but unsubstantiated, that the Cleveland Indians derived their name from Sockalexis. Roadside Baseball, pg 22
676Coombs Field MEWaterville Current ballpark (College) Low No 4000 Mayflower Hill Dr The ballfield at Colby College is named after Jack Coombs who had a solid pitching career with the Philadelphia A's. Roadside Baseball, pg 22
1017T-Ball Origin MIAlbion Historic Site Low No Albion (and several other cities around the country) claims to have invented T-Ball in 1956. No known marker exists. Roadside Baseball, pg 225
1018House of David Museum MIBenton Harbor Museum Med No Mary City of David, 1158 E Britain Ave The House of David was a large religious commune started in the 1930s with a well-established barnstorming baseball team that played against many of baseball's legends from the era. This large museum pays homage to the barnstorming and the many other peculiarities in the House of David past. Roadside Baseball, pg 226 https://www.maryscityofdavid.org/html/museum.html
1020Ernie Harwell Sports Collection MIDetroit Museum Med No Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave Famous broadcaster, Ernie Harwell donated baseball relics to the Detroit Public Library that are now on display as part of the Burton Historical Collection. Roadside Baseball, pg 229
138Comerica Park MIDetroit Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 2100 Woodward Ave Comerica replaced legendary Tiger Stadium in 2000. Just down the road from Tiger Stadium, it didn't have much of a chance to hold up to the legacy. There are two features of the ballpark that are commemorable - the "monument park" of sorts beyond center field, but not separated from the fans. Honorees forever captured in action in bronze include Al Kaline, Hal Newhouser, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Ty Cobb and Willie Horton. A few more are have their numbers retired on the brick wall in front of the statues. Secondly, the strip of dirt (aka "keyhole") between the mound and home plate evokes a ballpark from a former age (probably originating from early base ball play on cricket pitches). Offsetting these nice touches, however, is an overall circus feel for the whole ballpark experience largely caused by the nine over-the-top tiger statues throughout the ballpark. This is reinforced by the corniest touch of all - the dirt around home plate is the shape of home plate instead of the normal circle. In Comerica's defense, they did originally build an extra large outfield with its flagpole in play - just like Tiger Stadium. MLB apparently overstepped and made them bring the fences in and bring about its lame duck status. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comerica_Park https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1012998-detroit-tigers-10-things-you-may-not-know-about-comerica-park#slide7 https://www.mlb.com/tigers/history/retired-numbers
139Tiger Stadium MIDetroit Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Trumbull and Michigan Since 1895, the site of Tiger Stadium hosted several ballparks named Bennett Park, Navin Field, and Briggs Stadium before settling on the name Tiger Stadium. The last game was played there in 1999. After numerous failed attempts to preserve portions of historic Tiger Stadium, the final demolition was completed in 2009. For about 10 years, the playing surface was largely unmaintained and informally named "Ernie Harwell Park" hosting local teams. Today, the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) has a permanent structure along the old third baseline and "The Corner Ballpark", an artificial turf baseball/football field where the Tiger Stadium field lay. There are some artifacts of all four historic ballparks at the PAL facility. The huge 125 foot flagpole still flies the Amerian and Tiger flags. https://detroitpal.org/the-corner-ballpark/ Must return to see the new youth facilities
140Recreation Park MIDetroit Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Brady and Brush Streets Home to the Detroit Wolverines of the National League from 1881 to 1888. Marker is on the site of Detroit Medical Center in what was left field prior to the ballpark's destruction in 1894. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreation_Park_(Detroit) Roadside Baseball, pg 228 Hospital under construction during visit, but photographed marker through construction fence.
141Nemo's Bar MIDetroit Restaurant Low Yes Trumbull and Michigan Nemo's Grill was a mainstay after a Tigers game at Tiger Stadium. Unlike the ballpark, it still stands at the corner of Trumbull and Michigan to quench the thirst of a nostalgic baseball fan, such as this one. http://www.nemosdetroit.com/
1021Michigan Sports Hall of Fame MIDetroit Museum Low No 1 N Washington Blvd Located in the Cobo Conference Center, this hall of fame is simply hundreds of plaques of inductees lining its hallways. Roadside Baseball, pg 231
142Davy Jones Drug Store MIDetroit Restaurant Low No Glory of Their Times
143Frank Navin Gravesite MIDetroit Gravesite Med Yes Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 25800 W. 10 Mile Road Mausoleum for turn of the century Tiger's owner with awesome Tiger statues.
1019Lou Gehrig's Streak Ends MIDetroit Historic Site Med No Westin Book Cadillac Hotel 1114 Washington Blvd When the Yankees were playing against the Tigers, Lou Gehrig decided he was no longer able to play and notified his manager, Joe McCarthy, in the Book-Cadillac Hotel on May 2, 1939. That afternoon's game was the first Gehrig did not play in 2,130 games. In a letter on hotel stationary on display in Cooperstown, dated May 3, 1939, Gehrig explains his decision to his wife. Roadside Baseball, pg 228
1162Derek Jeter's First Childhood Home MIKalamazoo Historic Site Low No 1183 Mt Royal Dr The family first lived in the Mount Royal Townhouse Complex near the college. There was a grassy play area across from unit No. 1183 where the family lived. Jeter writes in his book, “The Life You Imagine,” of playing endless games on that hill with his friend Doug Biro. Jeter was out there so much, the other kids began calling it “Derek Jeter’s Hill.” https://nypost.com/2011/07/11/kid-from-kalamazoo-had-lifelong-love-for-yankees/
1163Derek Jeter's Hill MIKalamazoo Historic Site Med No The family first lived in the Mount Royal Townhouse Complex near the college. There was a grassy play area across from unit No. 1183 where the family lived. Jeter writes in his book, “The Life You Imagine,” of playing endless games on that hill with his friend Doug Biro. Jeter was out there so much, the other kids began calling it “Derek Jeter’s Hill.” https://nypost.com/2011/07/11/kid-from-kalamazoo-had-lifelong-love-for-yankees/
1163Derek Jeter's 2nd Childhood Home MIKalamazoo Historic Site Low No 2415 Cumberland St When he was 10, Jeter moved into the house on Cumberland Street. The house had a large backyard, but the best feature in young Jeter’s eyes was its proximity to Kalamazoo Central High School. Jeter would hop the five-foot, chain-link fence and be on the school’s practice football field. He would walk to the baseball field with his father, mother Dorothy and sister, and they would take turns hitting and fielding. https://wbckfm.com/derek-jeter-childhood-kalamazoo-home/ https://nypost.com/2011/07/11/kid-from-kalamazoo-had-lifelong-love-for-yankees/
1164Derek Jeter Field MIKalamazoo Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No Kalamazoo Central High School, 2432 N Drake Rd In 2023, Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation and the Cal Ripken Jr's Cal Ripken Sr Foundation donated $5M to provide a significant upgrade to the ball fields at Kalamazoo Central where Jeter played high school ball. Derek Jeter Field and Jeter Family Field provide baseball and softball on artificial turf. The "RE2PECT" monicer prominently graces both fields to remind fans and players of Yankee's #2 Hall of Fame success that started in Kalamazoo. https://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazoo/2023/11/see-inside-the-new-derek-jeter-baseball-and-softball-complex-in-kalamazoo.html https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Derek-Jeter-Cal-Ripken-Jr-dedicate-5M-Kalamazoo-Central-ballfields.111623.aspx
1022Ring Lardner House Marker MINiles Historic Site Low No Bond St A marker stands across the street from the house of sportswriter, Ring Lardner. Roadside Baseball, pg 232
1023National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame and Museum MIOrchard Lake Museum Med No 3535 Indian Trail Located in the Dombrowski Fieldhouse on the St. Mary's College campus, this museum is only open by appointment. Inductees, with memorabilia include Stan Musial, Carl Yastrzemski, and Bill Mazeroski. Musial's collection is especially impressive. Roadside Baseball, pg 232
1106Killefer Brothers Memorial MIPaw Paw Historic Site Low Yes Maple Lake Park, 100 W Michigan Ave The Killefer brothers grew up in Paw Paw. William caught Grover Alexander in the 1910s. His older brother Wade played a couple years with the Tigers. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=68382
1107Charlie Maxwell Marker MIPaw Paw Historic Site Low Yes Maple Lake Park, 100 W Michigan Ave Based on his roots, Charlie was named "Ol' Paw Paw" when in played in the 1950s. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=68437
145Killebrew Drive MNBloomington Honorable naming Med Yes Mall of America Located just south of the Mall of America, Killebrew Drive commemorates Harmon Killebrew, the Twins slugger who played at Metropolitan Stadium which resided within the massive mall.
150Metropolitan Stadium MNBloomington Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Mall of America Amusement Park The original home of the Twins is now the amusement part at the center of the Mall of America. They have paid some homage to the ballpark by embedding a bronze home plate into the northwest corner amusement park concrete at the original location. 520 feet from home plate, high up on the wall over the Paul Bunyan Log Chute ride, is a red chair denoting the landing location of Harmon Killebrew's longest home run. Killebrew is also memorialized in the Killebrew Drive just outside the mall. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Stadium#Final_years_and_demise
146Target Field MNMinneapolis Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Outdoor baseball returned to Minnesota in 2010 with the opening of Target Field. Nothing could be worse than watching baseball in the Metrodome, so Target Field had a low bar to be considered a success. Target Field obliterates the bar with its seemless integration into downtown Minneapolis and becoming a unique entry in modern ballpark construction. Its confines are so cozy that the last row in left field is closer to the field than the first row in upper deck of Dome. The Town Ball Tavern features the wood floor used by the Minneapolis Lakers when the NBA team played in the Minneapolis Armory. The restaurant features a Juicy Lucy burger filled with cheese. The original flagpole from the Met, which used to sit to the right of the scoreboard past the outfield wall, is now installed in roughly the same position at Target Field. Famous broadcast phrases from Twins games are burnt on ash outside the press box. Two huge lounges in the club level at first base and third base are anchored by multi-story images of Kirby Puckett and Rod Carew. Inside Hrbek’s restaurant the silver ceiling features Twins logos past and present. Three of the concession themes pay tribute to Twins greats: pitcher Frank Viola (Frankie V's Italian), broadcaster Halsey Hall (Halsey's Sausage Haus) and pitcher Juan Berenguer (Señor Smoke's). Another classic Minnesota food with a twist is walleye-on-a-stick at State Fair Classics concession stand. A bench from the Metrodome dugout is located in the center field concourse. Watch the organist play live at Two Gingers pub behind home plate. https://www.mlb.com/cut4/hidden-ballpark-spots-to-check-out-on-a-road-trip/c-232432506 https://joelsack.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/stadium-23-target-field-minneapolis-mn/ Did not get a chance to watch the organist play at Two Gingers. Organ was removed during 8/31/19 NDSU football game. Need to visit the new Bat & Barrel restaurant in the right field overhang - the former Metropolitan Club.
148Metrodome MNMinneapolis Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes The cavernous, industrial multi-purpose airbag known as the Metrodome was not the greatest place to watch a ballgame despite my love for the home team. Nonetheless, there are several unique features. The roof (before it ripped) is literally held up by internal air pressure, making the exit quite dramatic as you are literally blown through the door. A gold seat in left field marks the landing location of Puckett's 1991 World Series game 6 walk-off home run. Go see what remnants exist at US Bank Stadium
662Metrodome Dugout Bench MNMinneapolis Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Target Field Located on the Target Field concourse behind left center field, the old Metrodome dugout bench is open for anyone to sit on.
663Metropolitan Stadium Flag Pole MNMinneapolis Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Target Field The Target Field flagpole was original from Metropolitan Stadium from 1956 to 1981. It spent a few decades in purgatory at the American Legion in Richfield, MN before moving to Target Field in 2009.
147Metrodome Rock MNPlymouth Historic Site Med Yes 4105 Lancaster Ln N When the Metrodome was built in 1980, a huge rock was unearthed. It was moved to front yard of a suburban US Bank branch. http://www.ballparkmagic.com/Halloween08.html
149Dome Plus Souvenirs MNMinneapolis Museum High Yes 910 South Third Street Just across the parking lot north of the Metrodome was a special hole-in-the-wall souvenir shop and Twins museum owned by Ray Crump. Crump was a long-time employee of the Washington Senators when they made their journey to Minneapolis in 1961 to become the Twins. He then become the Twins equipment manager until 1984. In 1986 he started Dome Plus to sell souvenirs and exhibit his substantial memoribilia and entertainer photograph collection entitled the "Original Baseball Hall of Fame Museum of Minnesota." The carpet in the museum was the original artifical grass for the Dome. Crump also published an interesting biography, "Beneath the Grandstands" chronicling his unique baseball perspective with the Senators and Twins. After the Twins left the Dome in 2010, it wasn't long until Dome Plus moved in 2015 to St. Louis Park. Sadly it appears that the museum did not move with it. Ray Crump passed away in 2017. http://www.domeplus.com/ https://domeplus.com/baseball-museum/ https://www.foxsports.com/north/story/one-man-s-twins-museum-at-a-crossroads-due-to-metrodome-s-pending-demolition-010814 http://www.journalmpls.com/news/biz-buzz/2015/08/dome-souvenirs-plus-is-moving-away-from-stadium/ https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-grandstands-Ray-Crump/dp/096378840X https://gillbrothers.com/book-of-memories/3231951/crump-raymond/obituary.php Roadside Baseball, pg 235
583Dome Plus Souvenirs MNSt. Louis Park Other Low Yes 3345 Dakota Ave S The new (since 2015) location of the historic Dome Plus formerly next to the Metrodome. The old location had an interesting baseball museum - this location doesn't have room, but does feature the largest Twins bobblehead. It is still the go-to place for well-priced Minnesota sports clothing and memoribilia. As of 2019 it was closed - no idea where the old museum went. http://www.domeplus.com/ https://domeplus.com/worlds-largest-twins-bobble-head/
1024Nicollet Park MNMinneapolis Former ballpark (Minor league) Med No Nicollet Ave S and 31st St The once Minneapolis Millers played AAA ball for 54 years at Nicollet Park until 1955. Many future hall of famers grew up there including Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Rube Waddell, and Carl Yastrzemski. They enjoyed fierce competition to cross-river rivals, the still playing St Paul Saints. A marker commemorates. Roadside Baseball, pg 236
1155Twins Grill MNMinneapolis Restaurant Med Yes Minneapolis St Paul Airport Better than your typical airport sports bar, Twins Grill does offer some neat sites such as the Minnie & Paul logo supersized, Puckett, Killebrew wall-sized in charred wood, and an appropriate town ball homage. Have a meal next time.
151Midway Stadium MNSt Paul Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1771 Energy Park Drive Home of the St Paul Saints from 1982 to 2014. Torn down in 2015 and no known marker remains. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 210 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway_Stadium
1026Original Midway Stadium MNSt Paul Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1000 N Snelling Ave Home of the St. Paul Saints from 1957 to 1960, but torn down in 1982. It is "midway" between Minneapolis and St. Paul, but about a mile from the Midway Stadium that replaced it. No known marker exists. Roadside Baseball, pg 238 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway_Stadium
1027CHS Field MNSt Paul Low No Home of the St. Paul Saints starting in 2015. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHS_Field
1025Lexington Baseball Park MNSt Paul Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No Lexington Pkwy and University Ave Prior to the opening of nearby Midway Stadium, the St. Paul Saints played here from 1897 to 1956. Originally founded by Charles Comiskey, now all that remains of Lexington is a plaque on the wall of a bank. Roadside Baseball, pg 237
913Kirby Puckett Former Home MNBrooklyn Park Historic Site Low No 8924 Ashley Terrace Puckett built this house in 1986 as 3500 sq ft on a 0.77 acre lot. Modest by today's standard. https://nypost.com/2021/05/19/kirby-pucketts-minnesota-house-on-sale-for-485k/
1028Jack Beckley Monument MOHannibal Historic Site Low No 300 block of N Main St Hall of Famer, Jake Beckley was born in Hannibal and played first base starting in the 1880s. He raked up some substantial statistics, but is known for yelling "Chickazoola" at opposing pitchers to intimidate them. Roadside Baseball, pg 238
1029Joe Becker Stadium MOJoplin Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1301 E 3rd St Built in 1918, Joe Becker has seen countless rising baseball stars such as Mantle and Musial. Today it mostly hosts college and youth teams. Roadside Baseball, pg 239
1030Gabby Street Park MOJoplin Honorable naming Low No Gabby Street Blvd and Main St Gabby Street was the catcher for Walter Johnson and the manager of world champion St Louis Cardinals in the 1930s. The local park and street are named after him because he settled in Joplin. Roadside Baseball, pg 239
636Kauffman Stadium MOKansas City Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes The Royals ballpark has always been unique. Built in the concrete donut era, they resisted the urge to defile the ballpark with multi-sport use. The ballpark is notable for its vertical scoreboard and massive fountains and waterfalls in the outfield. There is a museum beyond the outfield and plenty of kid-friendly activities. KC Monarchs great, MLB scout, and Negro League advocate, Buck O'Neil is honored with a red seat in Section 127, Row C, Seat 9. The Royals honor someone in the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat every game night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kauffman_Stadium Missed Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat.
637Royals Hall of Fame MOKansas City Museum Med Yes Co-located at Kauffman Stadium, learn about Royals history from the founding of the ballclub to the current day through the many exhibits inside the Royals Hall of Fame. Fans can also discover more about the great tradition of professional baseball in Kansas City dating back to 1884 -- plus unique features and exhibits each season. https://www.mlb.com/royals/hall-of-fame/about-us
152Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum MOKansas City Museum Low No 323 Armour Rd huge memoribilia collection
154Negro Leagues Baseball Museum MOKansas City Museum High No 1616 E. 18th St. Negro League memoribilia is not nearly as well preserved as their white brethren. This essential museum showcases the best of what's been preserved. Includes "Field of Dreams" w 10 life-sized HOF statues. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 36 Roadside Baseball, pg 242
155Municipal Stadium MOKansas City Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 22nd St & Brooklyn Ave Municipal Stadium (formerly Muehlebach Field, then Ruppert Stadium, then Blues Stadium) served minor league and Negro league KC Monarchs until the Kansas City As and Royals called it home in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Today the Municipal Stadium site is a residential neighborhood. A marker and Monarchs' memorial graces the site today. Incidently, Lou Gehrig played his final game here, after his streak was broken, but before knowing his untimely fate. https://deadballbaseball.com/?p=3655 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_Stadium_(Kansas_City,_Missouri) Roadside Baseball, pg 241 On visit in Sep 2010, marker was absent due to construction. Marker appears now to have been restored and supplemented by a larger Monarchs' memorial.
156Association Park (II) MOKansas City Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes Prospect Ave and 20th St Home of KC Blues and Monarchs until 1923 when Municipal Stadium was built a few blocks away. Blues Park (a city park, not a baseball park) is there now; it features a recreational ballfield. https://deadballbaseball.com/?p=3655
157Gordon and Koppel Field MOKansas City Former ballpark (MLB) Low No SE corner of 47th St and Tracy Ave Home of KC Packers of Federal League in 14-15. Now the site of a restaurant (near home plate), some businesses, and a small park, and some of the outfield area has been cut off by the rerouting of Brush Creek.
158Exposition Park MOKansas City Former ballpark (MLB) Low No 15th St and Montgall St Home to the Kansas City Cowboys of the American Association in 1888 and 1889. Burned down in 1901. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposition_Park_(Kansas_City)
159Birthplace of the Negro League MOKansas City Historic Site High No 1824 Paseo Blvd In 1920, Rube Foster met at the Paseo YMCA with other barnstorming black teams to form the Negro National League. Today the YMCA has closed, but the Negro League Museum is establishing the Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center in the location. The old building is also covered in baseball history and other murals. https://aahtkc.org/paseoymca https://www.nlbm.com/buck-oneil-center/ Roadside Baseball, pg 243
160CommunityAmeria Ballpark MOKansas City Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Home of KC T-Bones (independent minor league).
599Monarchs Mural MOKansas City Art Med No Two Light Apartments, 1444 Grand Blvd Mural on the side of a new high-rise in homage to the Kansas City Monarchs and the Negro League. Large mural is on the second story and can be seen from 14th St and Walnut St. https://twolightkc.com/ https://parade.com/899760/kristinluna/best-murals-street-art-every-state
909Satchel Paige Elementary School MOKansas City Honorable naming Med No 3301 E 75th St Elementary school closed in 2018. Current site occupant unknown. At one point, the school hosted a Paige statue and memoribilia. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/05/08/satchel-paige-kansas-city-house/ https://www.kmbc.com/article/kcps-moves-to-close-schools-change-mission-of-others-1/3692944 Roadside Baseball, pg 240
910Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium MOKansas City Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No 51st St and Swope Parkway Local old ballpark used for youth baseball. Field renovated in 2012, but as of 2019, the seating and retaining walls were falling apart. City and local organizers are striving to renovate it to former glory. https://kcparks.org/places/paige-satchel-stadium/ https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/as-american-as-apple-pie-and-baseball-community-starts-effort-to-renovate-satchel-paige-stadium Roadside Baseball, pg 239
912Satchel Paige House MOKansas City Historic Site Med No 2626 E 28th St Paige's home throughout his career. House has fallen into disrepair since his death and even fire in 2018. A movement is afoot to renovate it as of 2021. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/05/08/satchel-paige-kansas-city-house/ https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article250669364.html https://aahtkc.org/satchel-paige-residence
1031Missouri Sports Hall of Fame MOSpringfield Museum Low No 3861 E Stan Musial Dr The second floor of the museum is dedicated to baseball. Roadside Baseball, pg 243
1032Stan Musial Drive MOSpringfield Honorable naming Low No Stan Musial Dr A short stretch of road hosting teh Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Google Maps
161New Busch Stadium (Busch Stadium III) MOSt Louis Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes St. Louis is a baseball city with a storied history; they better have a nice ballpark. "New" Busch does not disappoint. Externally, the Gate 3 entrance (third base side) on the west side of the stadium is most iconic and pays tribute to Stan, "The Man" Musial. The gate 4 entrance at the corner of Clark and Eighth streets honors 10 other Cardinals greats with statues. Inside the ballpark, New Busch does a much better job than Old Busch at incorporating organically into the city by keeping sightlines open to the downtown skyline and the iconic Gateway Arch. Old scoreboards from Old Busch hang prominently on the concourse. The local food options include toasted ravioli (if you can find it) and Schlafly beer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busch_Stadium
162Busch Memorial Stadium (Busch Stadium II) MOSt Louis Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Located just north of current Busch Stadium, old Bush Memorial Stadium was just another 60s era multi-purpose concrete donut. Its unique feature was a "Crown of Arches" along the roofline that mimicked the nearby Gateway Arch. The roof, thankfully, only coverd the stands and left the playing field open to the elements. Since the infield was oriented in a non-traditional way, Old Busch's right field overlaps slightly with New Busch's left field. Except for the overlap, New Busch was nearly fully constructed while baseball was still being played at Old Busch. The perimeter of Old Busch is marked on the concourse and sidewalks outside. The new Ballpark Village commercial center re-creates the infield on the same location. Old Busch Stadium scoreboard hangs in the main concourse of Busch Stadium behind home plate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busch_Memorial_Stadium The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 196 Need to visit the outfield wall marker outside Busch III on Clark Ave and the re-created infield in Ballpark Village.
164Stan Musial Drive MOSt Louis Honorable naming Med No Busch Stadium III S 8th Street adjacent to the ballpark is named Stan Musial Drive. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256
812Ballpark Village MOSt Louis Former ballpark Med No 200 and 300 blocks of Clark Street Saint Louis Ballpark Village is a dining and entertainment district in downtown St. Louis, owned by the investment group that controls the Cardinals. It sits across the street from and is meant to complement Busch Stadium, on the site of the demolished Busch Memorial Stadium. The Old Busch infield has been replicated as an outdoor event space, and the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum has been moved onto the site. https://www.stlballparkvillage.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Ballpark_Village
165Cardinal's Hall of Fame and Museum MOSt Louis Museum Med No Cardinals Nation, 700 Clark Ave Located in Cardinal's Nation in Ballpark Village across from Busch Stadium, this hall of fame has much to celebrate in the Cardinal's storied history. The museum pays homage to other St. Louis teams in the Negro and non-Negro major leagues. https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/cardinals-nation/hall-of-fame-and-museum Roadside Baseball, pg 244
166St Louis Walk of Fame MOSt Louis Museum Med Yes 6100-6600 Delmar Blvd Several blocks in a nice neighborhood in St. Louis have sidewalks covered in stars of famous St Louisans. A surprising number of baseball's immortals, both in and out of Cardinal's uniforms are memorialized in bronze in this concrete. http://stlouiswalkoffame.org/sports/
639James Cool Papa Bell Ave MOSt Louis Honorable naming Med Yes James Cool Papa Bell Ave James Cool Papa Bell Ave is the single scariest stretch of road that I've ever driven. Many houses that remain between vacant lots are derilect and abandoned. At least one had a tough-looking gang hanging out on the porch who stared us down in a hostile matter. Regardless, Bell lived on this street long ago. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1991/03/09/james-cool-papa-bell-baseball-legend-dies/afd4ac0c-adab-42c6-964a-eab32ff358c3/?noredirect=on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Papa_Bell
167Sportsman's Park (Busch Stadium I) MOSt Louis Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 2910 N Grand Ave At the intersection of Grand Blvd and Dodier St, and bounded by Spring Ave, and Sullivan Ave, Sportsman Park was a beloved home of the Browns and Cardinals for many decades. Today the site is wholly occupied by the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club including an athletic field. A sign on the outside of the club pays homage to the old ballpark (the sign was replaced between 2011 and 2014). There is allegedly a marker inside the Boys Club as well. Directly to the west across Spring Ave is a recreational baseball field with Sportsman signage. All iterations of the Browns played here until they moved to Baltimore in 1954. The Cardinals played here from 1920 to 1965. Several Sportsman's Park structures were built on the site going back to as early at 1867. The last iteration was called Busch Stadium before the Cardinals moved to Busch Memorial Stadium in 1966. https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/sportsmans-park-st-louis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportsman%27s_Park Roadside Baseball, pg 248 Revisit to see new sign and look for sign inside Boys & Girls club.
168Robison Field MOSt Louis Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Natural Bridge Avenue and Vandeventer Avenue Originally called New Sportsman's Park, Robison was home to two instantiations of the Browns until 1908, and the Cardinals until 1920. Interestingly, when the ballpark closed, it was replaced by Beaumont High School which went on to produce over a dozen major league ballplayers. Beaumont eventually became very violent and closed in 2014. The marker is no longer present in front of the vacant school. Fairground Park is immediately across the street and has some recreational ballfields of it own. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robison_Field Roadside Baseball, pg 244
169Stars Park MOSt Louis Former ballpark (Negro league) Med Yes Northeast corner Compton Avenue and Market Street Stars Park was the home of the Negro National League St Louis Stars from 1922 to 1931. The left field was was only 269 feet from home plate. Today the site is home to the ballpark of the Harris-Stowe State University Hornets. A marker denotes the site along the current first baseline. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stars_Park Roadside Baseball, pg 245
170Red Stocking Base-Ball Park MOSt Louis Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 3750 S Compton Home to the St. Louis Red Stockings of the National Association during the 1875 season, Red Stocking Park was also known as Compton Avenue Baseball Park. In 2008, a marker was place by SABR at the 2nd entrance to the nearby transit repair facility on Spruce Ave. The marker was placed a few hundred feet northwest of the ballpark's actual location at the closest accessible place. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Stocking_Baseball_Park
171Federal League Park (Handlan Park) MOSt Louis Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes SE corner Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue The park was home to the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League in 1914 and 1915 and also hosted some of the St Louis Negro League Giants in 1920 and 1921. Today it is located on the Saint Louis University campus. A marker was located by the entrance to the Marchetti Towers apartments. As of 2011, only the post remained. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handlan%27s_Park Return when fixed?
172Union Grounds MOSt Louis Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes Jefferson Ave and Cass Ave Nothing commemorates the brief home of St Louis Maroons of the Union Association and National League from 1884 to 1886. As of 2010 the site appeared mostly abandoned, but the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is building their West headquarters there for a 2023 opening. It is unknown if NGA will install any sort of memorial to Union Grounds. https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/d9c10c59 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=St._Louis_Maroons&redirect=no Revist after NGA building is finished to see if site is memorialized.
173Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood MOSt Louis Restaurant Low No 620 Market St A few blocks from Busch Stadium. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256
174Ozzie's Restaurant and Sports Bar MOSt Louis Restaurant Med Yes 1511 Washington Ave Ozzie Smith restaurant with Cards' memoribilia on the wall. Ozzie's restaurant has taken numerous names and locations over the years. Originally in the suburbs at 645 Westport Plaza, it moved to 1511 Washington Ave around 2010. It then moved east further east close to the river in Lumière Place Casino as Ozzie's Burger Bar. None of the locations seem to have had great food. The Washington Ave location did feature a number of signed jerseys, several old Busch Stadium seats and all 13 of Ozzie's Gold Glove awards. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256 https://roadtips.typepad.com/a_salesguys_guide_to_the_/2011/04/ozzies-st-louis.html
175Pujols 5 Westport Grill MOSt Louis Restaurant Med Yes 342 W Port Plaza Dr Restaurant featuring lots of Albert Pujols memorabilia. Most is behind glass, as expected, but they do allow patrons to hold and photograph with one of Pujols' Espy Awards. Restaurant is now closed. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256
176Al Hrabosky's Ballpark Saloon MOSt Louis Restaurant Low No 800 Cerre St Cards bullpen legend Al Hrabosky restaurant. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256
177J. Buck's Restaurant MOSt Louis Restaurant Med No Jack and Joe Buck's restaurant. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256
638Missouri History Museum MOSt Louis Museum Low Yes Forest Park In conjunction with the 2009 All Star Game, this St Louis museum hosted a ballpark exhibit with artifacts from many of the historic ballparks of the city. There was also a small display on the St Louis street ballgame, corkball. The exhibit is no longer there (moved to Cardnical Hall of Fame?). https://kcrgballparksofthemwl.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/other-st-louis-stuff/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corkball
643All Star Game Gateway Arch Art MOSt Louis Art Low Yes Tucker Blvd and Washington Ave For the 2009 All Star Game, St Louis deployed 15 miniature gateway arches painted in Cardinal or MLB motif throughout the St. Louis area. By 2015, it appears that all the arches had been removed or somehow repurposed. https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/miniature-cardinals-themed-arch-disappears-from-downtown-corner/article_152880a5-09cd-5f0e-9ddc-496822f43fa9.html
1033McGwire Highway MOSt Louis Honorable naming Low No McGwire Highway When Mark McGwire hit his 70th homer in 1998, Missouri renamed a six-mile stretch of I-70 past Busch Stadium in his honor. Roadside Baseball, pg 249
644Cool Papa Bell Drive MSJackson Honorable naming Low No Cool Papa Bell Drive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Papa_Bell
645Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum MSJackson Museum Med No 1152 Lakeland Drive The large museum covers all Mississippian athletes, but has a particularly large collection of Dizzy Dean memorabilia. Cool Papa Bell is another notable exhibitee. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Papa_Bell Roadside Baseball, pg 162
895Cool Papa Bell Hometown MSStarkville Historic Site Med No McKee Park Baseball's fastest man was born in Starkville where a marker at the local ballfield celebrates the legend. The marker is at McKee park across from the concession stand between the two largest ballfields. Roadside Baseball, pg 163
967Deanash (Dizzy Dean Home) MSBond Historic Site Low No 80 Sellers St After retirement, Dizzy Dean moved back to Bond, MS, his wife's hometown. Deanash is a portmandeua of his wife, Patricia Nash, and Dean. The home is currently the Deanash Campus of the Mississippi Baptist Children’s Village. https://oldfirehousewiggins.org/2013/04/12/fun-fact-deanash/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond,_Mississippi https://www.baptistchildrensvillage.com/locations
968Frosty Mug MSWiggins Historic Site Low No 514 S Magnolia Dr The long-time local drive-in was a favorite of Dizzy Dean who like the pineapple shake. https://oldfirehousewiggins.org/2013/04/08/fun-fact-frosty-mug/
969The Old Firehouse Museum MSWiggins Museum Low No 117 First St N Local museum in the town where Dizzy Dean settled has a small Dean exhibit. https://oldfirehousewiggins.org/2013/03/30/the-old-firehouse-museum/
970Dizzy Dean Rest Area MSBond Honorable naming Med No 2755 N Azalea Dr In addition to the honorable naming on road signs along US 49, the rest area features a nice mural and plaque of the adopted native son. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/32051
971Dizzy Dean Exhibit MSWiggins Museum Med No 125 W Border Ave W The local post office has a nice impressive exhibit within to local Dizzy Dean. Congress passed a law to officially rename it even though the name is not outwardly displayed. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CRECB-1999-pt17/html/CRECB-1999-pt17-Pg24963-2.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Dean
1133Cobb Field MTBillings Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 901 N 27th St Not named after Ty Cobb, this Cobb Field has hosted minor league PCL baseball since 1948. Incidently, Robert Cobb, who started baseball in Billings, also has the Cobb salad named after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 319
1134Denton Field MTMiles City Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Main St Built in 1940 for minor league, the ballpark still stands today. Roadside Baseball, pg 320
899McCormick Field NCAsheville Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 30 Buchanan Place The long time home to the South Atlantic League Asheville Tourists, McCormick's scenic hillside location has been described by Babe Ruth and others as "the prettiest ballpark in America." With Babe's barnstorming prowess, he would certainly be one to know. McCormick opened in 1924, but was largely rebuilt in 1992. It also made a cameo in Bull Durham. Roadside Baseball, pg 164
178Historic Durham Athletic Park NCDurham Current ballpark (College) High No 500 W Corporation St Built in 1940, this ballpark hosted minor league baseball for 50 years before being made famous by the 1988 Bull Durham movie. The minor league Durham Bulls moved to new ballpark in 1995, but Durham Athletic Park remains open today primarily for college and high school games. It was renovated in 2009. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 222
179Durham Bulls Athletic Park NCDurham Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 409 Blackwell St Home of AAA Durham Bulls. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 222
900Hicks Field NCEdenton Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 111 East Freemason Hicks was built in 1939 by the Works Project Administration. Its hosted minor league, spring training, semipro, and high school teams over its lifetime. The original wooden grandstand is complemented by a significant 1997 renovation. Roadside Baseball, pg 166
180Babe Ruther marker NCFayetteville Historic Site Med Yes 558 Gillespie St Marker commemorates the location of Babe's first professional home run, as well as the alledged spot he was designated "Babe". Roadside Baseball, pg 166
916Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden NCFuquay Varina Other Low No 333 S Main St B&B owned by John Byrne, son of Tommy Byrne, 1940s Yankee pitcher. Some historic Yankee memoribilia is on display including 1950 World Series ring (unless John is wearing it). Roadside Baseball, pg 167
917Greensboro Red Wings Marker NCGreensboro Historic Site Low No 3300 Randleman Rd Marker in the New Goshen United Methodist Church site commemorates the Negro league Red Wings founding, field, and historic players. Roadside Baseball, pg 167
918Historic World War Memorial Stadium NCGreensboro Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No Yanceyville St and Lindsay St Built in 1926, War Memorial is the fourth-oldest minor league ballpark still in use. It has hosted dozens of hall of famers and was home to the Greensboro Bats through 2004. The ornate entrance was featured in movie Bull Durham. Roadside Baseball, pg 168
919Jim Catfish Hunter Statue NCHertford Historic Site Med No Perquimans County Courthouse lawn, Church St Home town of Catfish Hunter features his statue in the courthouse lawn.
181Jim Thorpe Marker NCRocky Mount Historic Site Med Yes Church St Marker commemorating Jim Thorpe's professional baseball debut. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=45801 Roadside Baseball, pg 170
182Buck Leonard Park NCRocky Mount Honorable naming Med Yes
183Buck Leanord Marker NCRocky Mount Historic Site Med Yes http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=46051
590Buck Leonard Blvd NCRocky Mount Honorable naming Low Yes
920Enos Slaughter Museum Exhibit NCRoxboro Museum Med No 309 N Main The Person County Museum of History houses a permanent exhibit on Enos Slaughter. It is located in the historic Kitchin House. Roadside Baseball, pg 170
921North Carolina Baseball Museum NCWilson Museum Med No 300 Stadium Street Located at Fleming Stadium, the museum features memoribilia of NC's numerous hall of famers and others who played at Fleming Stadium. The stadium hosted professional teams from the 40s to the 70s. Roadside Baseball, pg 171
184Baseball Water Tower NCZebulon Art Low No
185Roger Maris Gravesite NDFargo Gravesite High Yes Holy Cross Cemetery 1502 32nd Ave N. (adjacent to Hector) Co-located with major leaguer Ken Hunt.
186Roger Maris Cancer Center NDFargo Honorable naming Med Yes Sanford Health at 820 4th St. N Fargo's major cancer center named after the city's native son who died from cancer. Inside is a small display with Maris artifacts and memoribilia.
187World's largest wooden bat NDFargo Art Med Yes Newman Outdoor Field Located in the lower-level main entrance to the Newman Outdoor Field. Owned by Redhawks. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-1000/largest-wooden-baseball-bat/ http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMHK2T_LARGEST_Baseball_Bat_in_the_World
188Roger Maris Drive & Memorial & Field NDFargo Honorable naming Low Yes Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Dr The local park hosting youth baseball in south Fargo honors Maris with a memorial wall at the entrance and by naming the main road in his honor. The main field in the park also sports his name.
594Roger Maris Carving NDFargo Art Low Yes Scheel's All Sports, 1551 45th St S On the outside wall of Scheel's Sports is a large wall carving of Roger Maris commemorating his 61 home run record in 1961. Maris is from Fargo, and Scheel's is a local sports icon.
612Roger Maris Billboard NDFargo Other Low Yes 17th Ave and 38th St Born and raised in Fargo, ND, Roger Maris is a bit of a local hero. The billboard, next to a defunct Hooters, must be a late protest to the PED-enhanced records by McGwire, Sosa, and Bonds.
614Roger Maris Museum NDFargo Museum High Yes West Acres Mall, 3902 13th Ave SW Located in a corridor at the east end of the mall next to what was Sears. The small museum open to the mall-going public has a large number of artifacts and a small theater with seats from the original Yankee Stadium in which Maris played. https://westacres.com/attractions/roger-maris-museum/ https://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2016/07/26/awards-stolen-from-roger-maris-museum/
1039Roger Maris Garden NDFargo Honorable naming Low No Jack Williams Stadium, 1137 Elm St N The local little league field has a small garden in front honoring the legend. Roadside Baseball, pg 253
613Newman Outdoor Field NDFargo Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 1515 15th Ave N Home of the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks of the independent American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Get some photos of the field
189Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium NEOmaha Former ballpark (College) Low No 1202 Bert Murphy Avenue Former Home of College World Series, Rosenblatt was the largest non-MLB baseball stadium. Several minor league teams played here over the years as well. TD Ameritrade Park in downtown replaced Rosenblatt in 2011. Today the park has been razed to serve as parking for the Omaha Zoo, except for a replica infield in the middle of it. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 68 Roadside Baseball, pg 251
190TD Ameritrade Park Omaha NEOmaha Current ballpark (College) Med No 1200 Mike Fahey St Home of College World Series The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 68
600"Homerun" Mural NEOmaha Art Low No J.F. Bloom Building, N 17th St and Cuming St Justin Queal painted a baseball player and a worker backed by bold red, white and blue geometrics in this ode to Omaha’s history and culture. https://www.wescover.com/p/murals-by-justin-queal-mural-facebook-at-jf-bloom-and-co--PSkQ3UF6sV https://parade.com/899760/kristinluna/best-murals-street-art-every-state
1034Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball NESt. Paul Museum Low No 619 Howard Ave In the hometown of Grover Cleveland Alexander is this museum highlighting over 100 major leaguers from Nebraska. Roadside Baseball, pg 251
1035Grover Cleveland Alexander Marker NESt. Paul Historic Site Med No Alexander Ave The famous pitcher lived in St. Paul. The marker sits next to Alexander Legion Field on Alexander Ave, both named for him. Roadside Baseball, pg 252
1036Richie Ashburn Field NETilden Honorable naming Low No 100 Center St Hall of Famer, Richie Ashburn has a local ballpark named after him in his hometown. Roadside Baseball, pg 252
1037Madison County Historical Society Museum NEMadison Museum Low No 210 W 3rd St Features memoribilia from hall of famer, Richie Ashburn, who is from nearby Tilden. Roadside Baseball, pg 252
1038Sam Crawford Field NEWahoo Honorable naming Low No 5th St and Elm St Sam Crawford, outfield mate of Ty Cobb and all-time triples leader, has a youth ballpark named after him in his hometown. Roadside Baseball, pg 253
691Red Eastman Field NHConcord Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Washington St Site of the Sunset League, the oldest after-supper amateur baseball league in the United States. Roadside Baseball, pg 53
692Red Rolfe Field NHHanover Current ballpark (College) Low No Dartmouth College Home to Dartmouth baseball for almost 100 years. Named after Red Rolfe, Dartmouth standout and 3rd baseman for the Yankees in the 1930s.
693Holman Stadium NHNashua Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No Amherst St Home of the integration of minor league baseball in 1946 when Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe played for the Brooklyn Dodgers' team in Nashua. Roadside Baseball, pg 54
694Babe Ruth Lodging NHNorth Conway Historic Site High No 859 Kearsarge Rd Babe Ruth vacationed in room 2 at this ski-country lodge many times after his retirement. The room is maintained with the original furnishings from Ruth's days. Roadside Baseball, pg 55
698Bacharach Park NJAtlantic City Former ballpark (Negro league) Low No 500 N South Carolina Ave Bacharach Park was home to the 1926 Negro League World Series. Today its the site of the Carver Hall housing development. Roadside Baseball, pg 56
699John Henry Lloyd Park NJAtlantic City Honorable naming (Other) Low No Martin Luther King Jr Blvd at US Rt 50 John Henry "Pop" Lloyd is viewed as the best shortstop in the Negro Leagues, if not all of baseball. Pop retired in Atlantic City where he organized and managed youth leagues. The stadium named in his honor still stands with at least one plaque in his name. Roadside Baseball, pg 56
700Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey NJEast Rutherford Museum Low No Izod Center, 50 Route 120 Plaques honoring the inductees are on permanent display in the box office lobby of the Izod Center at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Roadside Baseball, pg 57
1156Larry Doby Service Area NJBloomfield Honorable naming Low Yes Garden State Pkwy Doby, the 1st black American Leaguer has a service area off the Garden State Parkway named after him. Doby grew up near by. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Doby Drive by. No apparent marker except the road sign. Need to return to photograph.
1157Larry Doby Field NJPaterson Honorable naming Low No Eastside Park The city of Paterson named a local ballfield after Doby who grew up in the area. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Doby
191Lena Blackburne baseball rubbing mud site NJBurlington County Other Low No On a Delaware R tributary on NJ side close to a bridge. Possibly Pennsauken Creek or Rancocas Creek in Palmyra, NJ Since 1938, MLB has been purchasing baseball rubbing mud from the Lena Blackburne company. This mud has been used on literally every game ball since then. The specific location of the rubbing mud is a closely guarded secret. The company is in Delran, NJ, but the location could be closer to Willingboro (Roadside Baseball). http://baseballrubbingmud.com/ http://www.baseball-fever.com/archive/index.php/t-3642.html Roadside Baseball, pg 63
192Elysian Fields NJHoboken Historic Site High Yes Corner of 11th St and Washington St The intersection of 11th St and Washington St in Hoboken has been memorialized with the four corners of a baseball diamond and a marker denoting the approximate location of Elysian Fields and associated base ball history lore. The site purports to be the site of the first baseball game in 1846 between the Knickerbockers and the mysterious New Yorks. More recent scholarship indicates that there were most certainly ball games in the city for many years prior. Nearby present-day Elysian Park has Manhattan skyline views, but no base ball reference. http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=6883 http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=6880 https://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=6878 Missed 2 nearby markers on the 2008 visit. See HMDB links.
193Roosevelt Stadium NJJersey City Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes At Droyer's Point on the east shore of the Newark Bay now site of gated community (Society Hill) Dodgers played there in 1956-1957. First MLB appearance of Jackie Robinson. Previously there was a plaque in the gazebo at Society Hill commemorating Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color line at Roosevelt Stadium . Several street names in Society Hill imply previous ballpark. Discovered "Roosevelt Stadium Seats - circa 1937" plaque at the SW point of the community overlooking the river. From old photographs, this point appears to be the previous location of the gazebo with the plaque. Discovered the same gazebo elsewhere on the property, but the plaque was missing. "Stadium Plaza" and "Stadium Pizza" are located in an adjacent shopping center. Nearby Capital One Bank has several large pictures of Roosevelt Stadium displayed in the bank’s lobby. https://www.nj.com/hudson/2015/08/vintage_photos_roosevelt_stadium.html https://www.njcu.edu/programs/jchistory/Pages/R_Pages/Roosevelt_Stadium.htm http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?23095-Roosevelt-Stadium/page3 http://wdryegoods.blogspot.com/2009/01/site-where-color-barrier-was-broken-is.html Gazebo had been moved and there was no plaque in it. Need to return to visit Capitol One Bank photos.
195Jackie Robinson Statue NJJersey City Honorable naming Med Yes PATH terminal at Journal Square There is a 12-foot bronze of Robinson installed at the transportation center in 1998 to commemorate Jackie's first minor league game at nearby Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ. https://www.njcu.edu/programs/jchistory/Pages/R_Pages/Roosevelt_Stadium.htm
196Yogi Berra Musuem and Learning Center NJLittle Falls Museum Med Yes Campus of Montclair State University Located next to Yogi Berra Stadium at Montclair State University, the museum offers exhibits featuring memorabilia from Yogi's storied career, lots of Yankee history, and a celebration of baseball the way it used to be played. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 139 https://yogiberramuseum.org/ Go when its open
197Yogi Berra Stadium NJLittle Falls Current ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes Campus of Montclair State University Home to the New Jersey Jackals of the independent Can-Am League through 2022. Carries Berra's name in his home town.. https://foxsportsradionewjersey.com/2022/08/17/new-jersey-jackals-leaving-yogi-berra-stadium/
701Michelin Field NJMilltown Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Sheridan Ave and Lafayette In 1907, the Michelin Tire Company established a company town in Milltown including Michelin Field, which hosted Casey Stengel, Babe Ruth, and the House of David over the years. Today the field is a fixture of the community. Roadside Baseball, pg 60
702Ruppert Stadium NJNewark Former ballpark (Negro league) Low No 262 Wilson Ave Former home of the Negro league Newark Eagles, Ruppert Stadium was razed in 1967. Today there is a plaque commemorating the site. Roadside Baseball, pg 61
703Lou Costello Park NJPaterson Honorable naming Low No Cianci St and Ellison St The comedian troupe, Abbott & Costello was famous for its "Who's on First" routine. Paterson native, Lou Costello is honored with a statue and city park in his name. Roadside Baseball, pg 62
198Hinchliffe Stadium NJPaterson Former ballpark (Negro league) High Yes Walnut St, Spruce St, Liberty St Historic 10,000-seat municipal Negro league stadium in Paterson, New Jersey sits on a dramatic escarpment above Paterson's National Landmark Great Falls (which is a beautiful waterfall). The ballpark was built in classic amphitheater style, but has has become dilapidated, even though there is a movement to preserve it. Roadside Baseball, pg 61 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2021/04/13/hinchliffe-stadium-renovation-negro-leagues/7204725002/ Must return after restoration
704Clarke Field NJPrinceton Current ballpark (College) Low No Princeton Universtiy Named after turn-of-the-century big leaguer, Bill Clarke, Clarke Field is one of the finest fields in Northeast collegiate circles and home to the Princeton Tigers. Roadside Baseball, pg 63
199Heritage of Sport Monument NJTrenton Museum Med Yes Historic trail for sports in Trenton. Honorable mentions to the Cuban Giants, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=4310
634Isotopes Park NMAlbuquerque Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes Home of the Class AAA Albuquerque Isotopes, affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. The field and team is named after the Springfield Isotopes from The Simpons and references the nuclear-based industry that is prevalent in the surrounding areas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotopes_Park
635Tingley Field NMAlbuquerque Former ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 10th Street and Atlantic Avenue A semi-pro ballpark torn down in the late 1960s. The only remaining parts of the former stadium are the light standards and ticket office. A large concrete baseball that originally sat outside Tingley was moved to Albuquerque Sports Stadium in 1969 and remains on display in front of Isotopes Park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tingley_Field The baseball was moved from the original location. At the original location still are the ticket booth and some light stands.
1006Mickey Mantle Field NMGallup Honorable naming Low No 916 Tafoya Dr https://www.gallupnm.gov/facilities/Facility/Details/18
200Cashman Field NVLas Vegas Former ballpark (MLB) High No Athletics played there
1135Las Vegas Club NVLas Vegas Other Low No 18 E Fremont St The Las Vegas Club opened in the 1930s, but was torn down in 2017. In its heyday, it was built with the Ebbets Field facade and filled with Dodgers and other sports memoribilia. All the memoribilia was auctioned in 2015. Circa Casino stands on the site today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Club Roadside Baseball, pg 320
1136The Nevada Griffons NVWest Highland Current ballpark (College) Low No Lyons Field The Nevada Griffons play at Lyons Stadium - many have gone onto the bigs. Roadside Baseball, pg 321
201former site of Johnny Evers' Sporting Goods Store NYAlbany Historic Site Low No 21 Washington Ave, Albany, NY Closed in 1990s. Across from state capital. Perhaps there is a marker? The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse, Rich Cohen
202Yankee Stadium NYBronx Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Aside from hosting baseball, it serves as a museum to the Yankees. Highlights within include Monument Park moved from the old stadium, Yankee Museum, and Babe Ruth Plaza outside. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 151/152 Need to visit Monument Park.
203Gehrig's death house NYBronx Historic Site Med No 5204 Delafield Avenue Marker. White house still stands today. E side of Henry Hudson Pkwy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig
204Old Yankee Stadium NYBronx Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes The "House the Ruth Built" stood in various renditions for 86 years. The most remarkable part of the ballpark was the Monument Park behind the center field wall. Originally within the playing surface, Monument Park pays homage to numerous deserving Yankees. Ballpark unceremoniously torn down in 2009 after New Yankee Stadium opened next door. Replacing Old Yankee is a local ball field, Heritage Field, and some commemorative items, most notable some original frieze (not facade). Heritage Field used to have the old ballpark outline embedded in its grass. Various markers have been erected to the last game, Gehrig, and others. The most notable extant relic is "the bat", a former 120 foot tall steam chimney in the likeness of a baseball bat, still standing near a train station. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 152 Need to return to see Heritage Field and relics.
205Lou Gehrig Middle School NYBronx Honorable naming Med No 250 Thurman Munson Way #236, Bronx, NY 10451
206Lou Gehrig Plaza NYBronx Honorable naming Low No 161 and Grandview Pl
714St Angela Merici Church NYBronx Historic Site Med No 917 Morris Ave Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio were both parishioners at this church during their playing days. A plaque to Ruth hangs in the church recognizing his donation of the marble altar. Roadside Baseball, pg 70
715Edward L. Grant Highway NYBronx Honorable naming Low No Edward L. Grant Highway Eddie Grant was the first major leaguer killed in action in World War I. A highway a few block north of Yankee Stadium was renamed in his honor extending from Jerome Ave to MLK Blvd. Polo Grounds also had a plaque in his honor in the outfield for decades that has disappeared. Roadside Baseball, pg 71
725Hank Greenberg Ball Field NYBronx Honorable naming Med No Crotona Park Located directly next door to Greenberg's residence at 663 Crotona Park N, this local ballfield is named in his honor. https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/crotona-park/highlights/19592 Roadside Baseball, pg 82
716Charles Ebbets Home NYBrooklyn Historic Site Med No 1466 Glenwood Rd Charles Ebbets, as owner and executive of the Brooklyn Dodgers invented the concept of the rain check and the player draft favoring the previous years losing teams. His home today is a private residence with no marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 72
717Jackie Robinson Parkway NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Med No Brooklyn In 1997, the Interborough Parkway was renamed Jackie Robinson Parkway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of breaking the color barrier. The parkway runs starts in Queens, runs next to Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn where Robinson is buried, and terminates in Brooklyn. Roadside Baseball, pg 76
718Parade Grounds NYBrooklyn Former ballpark (Recreational) Low No Prospect Park, southern end The Parade Grounds were bounded by Parkside Ave (north), Parade Place (east), Caton Ave (south), and Coney Island Ave (west), now all part of the southern end of Prospect Park. Starting in the 1930s, the ball fields at the Parade Grounds attracted huge crowds to watch the upcoming players. Today, some baseball is still played, but it has been overcome by other interests. Roadside Baseball, pg 77
719Brooklyn Dodgers Headquarters NYBrooklyn Historic Site High No 215 Montague St Perhaps the most monumental event to occur at Dodgers headquarters before moving to Los Angeles was Branch Rickey's signing of Jackie Robinson in 1945. A plaque commemorates this at the site of Brooklyn Dodgers headquarters. Roadside Baseball, pg 77
720Gil Hodges Way NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Low No Bedford Ave between Avenues L, M, and N A three block segment of Bedford Ave is renamed in honor of Gil Hodges near where he lived. Roadside Baseball, pg 78
721Gil Hodges School NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Low No 2515 Avenue L Public School 193 has been renamed The Gil Hodges School. Roadside Baseball, pg 79
722Gil Hodges Little League Field NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Low No Knapp St between Avenues V and W Roadside Baseball, pg 79
996Gil Hodges Field NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Low No 2815 Shell Rd The softball field at St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn is named after Dodgers great Gil Hodges. https://www.sjcbears.com/inside-athletics/directions/gil-hodges-field
723Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Med No The bridge connects Brooklyn with the Rockaways. A sign and bust of Hodges are at the entrance to the bridge. Roadside Baseball, pg 79
207Brooklyn Biking Baseball Tour NYBrooklyn Other Med No http://www.gothamsidewalks.com/Home_Page.html","http://www.gothamsidewalks.com/Home_Page.htmlʺ https://fareharbor.com/gothamsidewalks/items/1493/
607Jackie Robinson School NYBrooklyn Honorable naming Med No 46 Mckeever Place Right across the street from Ebbets Field Apartments. Appears to have a Robinson mural on one of the exterior walls. https://ps375k.echalksites.com/
208Ebbets Field NYBrooklyn Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 1720 Bedford Ave Ebbets Field Apartments currently occupy the former site of Ebbets Field. There is a commemorative stone plaque at one entrance to the massive tower under the 1720 street number. Much like the Polo Grounds in the next burough, Ebbets Field has been replaced by low income housing that are now quite rundown to match the surrounding neighborhood. There appears to be a home plate installed at one of the entrances. Perhaps the south entrance.
209Ebbets Field Flagpole NYBrooklyn Historic Site High No Barclay Center; 620 Atlantic Ave  Located outside in front of the Barclay Center in the sidewalk plaza at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush Streets. Moved from VFW Post on Utica Ave in E Flatbush (which later become Canarsie Casket Company then a church) http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/ebbets-field-flagpole-commemorated-barclays-center-ceremony http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/brooklyn/ebbets_field_flagpole_back_in_use_1VvhkvH4kg86ZkG6x0bA2I#axzz2OW5JXAPe
210Former location of Ebbets Field Flagpole NYBrooklyn Historic Site Low No 1405 Utica Ave Formerly the VFW post where the Ebbets flagpole lived from 1960 until 2007. VFW post replaced by Canarsie Casket Company. That replaced by Beulah Church of God Seventh Day. Flagpole is now in front of the Barclay Center. http://www.davidbstinsonauthor.com/2013/01/11/a-vfw-hall-canarsie-caskets-and-the-ebbets-field-flagpole/ http://www.covehurst.net/ddyte/brooklyn/ebbets.html
602Not the location of Ebbets Field Flagpole NYBrooklyn Other Low Yes American Legion, 1130 E 92nd St The Ebbets Field flagpole used to fly in front of the VFW in East Flatbush. In searching for it, we went to the American Legion nearby mistakenly. They have a lovely flagpole, but it has no known connection to baseball history. Incorrectly went to the American Legion (not VFW) in the same neighborhood. Doh!
211Brooklyn Excelsiors plaque NYBrooklyn Historic Site Med Yes 133 Clinton St (corner of Livingston and Clinton Streets) on bricks behind leaves http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2010/01/road-trip-jump-trolley-were-going-to.html Did not find; but it is there! make sure its the right Clinton St
212Brooklyn Dodger business offices NYBrooklyn Historic Site High No TD Bank on corner of Montague Street and Court Street Former Site of Brooklyn Dodger Baseball Club Offices.  Currently a TD Bank.  A marker on the wall outside denotes the site significance and Jackie Robinson.  A painted mural inside the bank shows old Ebbets Field. http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2009/12/cmon-jump-trolley-for-more-baseball.html
213Brooklyn Dodger HOF NYBrooklyn Museum High No Keyspan Park also Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese statues
606Keyspan Park NYBrooklyn Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No
214Vechte-Cortelyou House NYBrooklyn Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 5th Ave. at 3rd St Today it is called The Old Stone House, but historically it served an important role in the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War. A century later, the Brooklyn Superbas (AKA Dodgers) used it as a clubhouse for the historic Washington Park ballpark. It is maintained today as a historic portion of the well-used current day NYC "Washington Park", which sadly hosts basically all outdoor activities except baseball. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Stone_House_%28Brooklyn,_New_York%29 http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-at-3rd-avenue-3rd-street.html
215Washington Park NYBrooklyn Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 3rd Avenue between 1st & 3rd Streets. At the end of Park Slope, where it meets the Gowanus Canal The remaining wall of Washington Park currently makes up a Con Edison storage facility in Brooklyn. It is believed to be the oldest standing portion of a major league ballpark. The wall was built for the third and final edition of Washington Park built in 1914 for the Federal League Tip Tops. (The Federal League operated for three years as a third major league.) The Dodgers had moved from Washington Park to Ebbets Field in 1912, prior to the wall. Regardless, this is a very unique ballpark relic. Closeby is the Old Stone House which served as the clubhouse for the Superbas. Con Edison seems to have confirmed that, although they are tearing down some non-original wall, they are leaving the original portion. It is unknown if the city or company will elect to commemorate it in some manner. http://www.covehurst.net/ddyte/brooklyn/washwall.html http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-at-3rd-avenue-3rd-street.html http://forgotten-ny.com/1999/11/a-major-league-wall/ https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/10/sports/baseball/10brooklyn.html https://nypost.com/2010/10/19/con-ed-to-preserve-piece-of-washington-park/ http://gothamist.com/2010/10/18/baseball_wall.php It would be nice to return to see what portion remains and get a photo of the corner of 3rd Ave and 1st St.
217Former Brooklyn Dodger Baseball Club Offices NYBrooklyn Historic Site High No Montague Street and Court Street Site of TD Bank now. Dodger plaque and mural inside bank. http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2009/12/cmon-jump-trolley-for-more-baseball.html
218Carroll Park NYBrooklyn Former ballpark (MLB) Med No Carroll Gardens Most common public park where the Brooklyn Excelsiors played from 1854 to 1859. http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2010/01/road-trip-jump-trolley-were-going-to.html
219Red Hook Park NYBrooklyn Former ballpark (MLB) Med No Red Hook.  S tip of Court St Most common public park where the Brooklyn Excelsiors played from 1859 to 1870. http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2010/01/road-trip-jump-trolley-were-going-to.html
220Green-Wood Cemetery NYBrooklyn Gravesite High Yes 500 25th St Normally these gravesites would only be listed separately, but Green-Wood is such a beautiful treasure trove of baseball history in its deceased that it deserves its own listing. Among the baseball historic are: (listed Name (lot/section)) Henry Chadwick, "Father of Baseball" (32004/131) Charles Ebbets, Dodgers' Owner, (35567/129) James Creighton, Jr., Pitching pioneer (4876/24) Duncan Curry, contested "Father of Baseball" and Knickerbocker president (18578/189) William Tucker, Knickerbocker secretary (7228/150) William Wheaton, Knickerbocker Treasurer (26882/195 or 7427/56) DeWolf Hopper, Casey at the Bat thespian (5805/31) Patchen brothers, Sam (shortstop), Joe (right field) and Edward (infielder) (566/3) Archibald Gourlie, Knickerbocker player John B. Woodward, Excelsior outfielder and civil war general http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/01/nyregion/ground-hallowed-cooperstown-green-wood-cemetery-home-200-baseball-pioneers.html http://thebrooklyntrolleyblogger.blogspot.com/2010/01/road-trip-jump-trolley-were-going-to.html https://www.green-wood.com/ Return to visit the remaining Knickerbocker, et al sites and photograph the entrance.
570Charles Ebbets Gravesite NYBrooklyn Gravesite High Yes Green-Wood Cemetery
571Duncan Curry Gravesite NYBrooklyn Gravesite Med Yes Green-Wood Cemetery Listed on his gravestone as the "Father of Baseball", yet unrecognized by the hall of fame. He apparently worked alongside Cartwright in the Knickerbockers' establishment. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/01/nyregion/ground-hallowed-cooperstown-green-wood-cemetery-home-200-baseball-pioneers.html
572James Creighton Gravesite NYBrooklyn Gravesite Med Yes Green-Wood Cemetery
705War Memorial Stadium NYBuffalo Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1100 Jefferson Ave Former home of the AAA Buffalo Bisons, "The Rockpile" was the site of the 1984 filming of The Natural. Today, the stadium has been torn down except for the entranceway pillars which are preserved in the public park at the same site. War Memorial Stadium's flagpole was moved to Dunn Tire Park along with a plaque. Roadside Baseball, pg 64
706Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame NYBuffalo Museum Low No HSBC Arena Local legend Warren Spahn, among others, are honored at the museum in the lower level of HSBC Arena. Roadside Baseball, pg 65
1109White Family Hometown NYCaton Historic Site Med No Margaret E. Smyers Memorial Park, 1180 Riff Road Hall of famer Deacon White and his baseball family were born in Caton. His two brothers, LeRoy and Will and cousin, Elmer, all played professionally. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.mytwintiers.com/sports/local-sports/monument-honoring-hall-of-famer-deacon-white-and-family-revealed/?fbclid=IwAR2bJOnTF0kiNLawLKG3k6PFYiJkvOBbWku23LDbVhWMyMSwbbJhGv5l-B4
707Cooperstown Bat Company NYCooperstown Other Med No 118 Main St Just down the road from the National Hall of Fame, the Cooperstown Bat Company makes modern, and more impressively, historically accurate vintage bats. Roadside Baseball, pg 65
708Doubleday Field NYCooperstown Current ballpark (Other) Med Yes 1 Doubleday Ct Doubleday Field is on the site of Phinney's Farm, the mythical site of Abner Doubleday's invented baseball game in 1839. Today the ballpark hosts an MLB exhibition game at every Hall of Fame induction weekend. Roadside Baseball, pg 66 https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/hall-of-fame-game/2001
221National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum NYCooperstown Museum High Yes 25 Main St Baseball's Mecca. A fan can spend days there absorbing the game's history. https://baseballhall.org/ With the volume of exhibitions, one can never be "done" at the museum in Cooperstown.
820Clark Sports Center NYCooperstown Historic Site Med Yes 124 County Highway 52 Since at least 1995, the National Baseball Hall of Fame has been hosting the late summer HOF induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center, a one mile walk from the museum. The site is literally nothing but an empty field until the induction ceremony draws tens of thousands to watch their heros memorialized. http://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/1995-baseball-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
709Dunn Field NYElmira Current ballpark (MLB) Med No 546 Luce St Known as the Maple Avenue Driving Park in the late 19th century, it served as the alternate home of the NL Buffalo Bisons. More recently it has been renamed Dunn Field and serves as the home of the Elmira Pioneers minor league team and hosted Don Zimmer's wedding in 1951. Roadside Baseball, pg 67
710Babe Ruth Field NYHaverstraw Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No Broadway The site of the 1920 film Headin' Home, starring Babe Ruth, is preserved today as Babe Ruth Field. Roadside Baseball, pg 67
222Billy Martin Gravesite NYHawthorne Gravesite Med Yes Gate of Heaven Cemetery
711Russell E. Diethrick, Jr Park Baseball Marker NYJamestown Historic Site Low No 285 Falconer St Jamestown, NY has proclaimed itself to have a long heritage of baseball. A marker at the local park explains. Roadside Baseball, pg 68
223Hilltop Park NYManhattan Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes New York Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 630 W 168th St Home of the terrible New York Highlanders until the they moved into the Polo Grounds in 1913 and changed their name to the Yankees. A replica home plate marks its approximate location at Hilltop Park and resides in the garden at the center of New York - Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Park#Hilltop_Park_site_now
224Bushman Steps NYManhattan Former ballpark (MLB) High No 2nd set of steps (along with impressive Brush Stairway) leading to old Polo Grounds. Now a historic marker. http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bushmansteps/
225Brush Stairway NYManhattan Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes These historic steps down Coogan's Bluff leading to Polo Grounds were named after John T Brush, the Giants owner. Prior to their renovation in 2013, they had become decrepit and dangerous. They are an essential visit to anyone trying to take in the Polo Grounds experience. http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highbridgepark/monuments/184 http://www.newyorkcitywalk.com/html/images_PoloGrounds.html https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/a-stairway-to-sports-history-from-the-polo-grounds/ https://forgotten-ny.com/2014/11/hamilton-and-washington-heights/ https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/polo-grounds-celebrated-brush-stairway-rededication-article-1.2287046 On 2009 visit, stairway was condemned and roped off by the city. Conditions were clearly hazardous. Need to revisit post renovation.
226Polo Grounds II-IV NYManhattan Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes The Polo Grounds site is my favorite old ballpark site due to the stark contrast of what was and what is. Like several old ballpark sites (Ebbets, Sportsman) it is now the site of rundown subsidized housing. The nearby Brush Stairway is truly special in its historic connection. The Polo Grounds site is also interesting in that it overlooks Yankee Stadium across the river which was partly established by the Yankees refusal to pay the Giants ever increasing rent. Now the absense of the Polo Grounds overlooked by Yankee Stadium portrays how the Yankees won over New York. The Polo Grounds Apartments currently occupies the site. There is a marker for home plate in the back right side of the complex. The complex formerly had basketball & tennis courts named after Willie Mays in center field; they've been replaced with a community center. http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/pologr.htm I believe that the alleged Willie Mays catch marker is an internet myth propogated by misinterpretation of confusing text on page 154 of Green Cathedrals which reads, "Current Use: Polo Grounds Towers, four 30-story apartment buildings; Willie Mays Field, an asphalt playground with six basketball backboards where center field use to be; brass historical marker". There is indeed a brass marker denoting home plate, not "the Catch".
227Polo Grounds I NYManhattan Former ballpark (MLB) Med No 110th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth (now Lenox) Avenue directly across 110th Street from the northeast corner of Central Park
228Topps Headquarters NYManhattan Other Med Yes 1 Whitehall Street Topps is probably the most well-known and historic baseball card company. It is interesting that Topps Headquarters is in downtown New York City. Aside from the signage on the front of the high rise, there is nothing to see here. However, the front desk security guard was good enough to give the kids a grab bag of baseball cards.
229Lou Gehrig Birthplace NYManhattan Historic Site Med Yes 1994 Second Ave (near E. 103rd St) In 1953, a plaque was placed on Gehrig's 1903 birthplace with Gehrig's mother in attendance. The building and original plaque has been torn down, but replaced with a new marker. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig Roadside Baseball, pg 90 Not found. Site under construction. Must go back.
230Lou Gehrig Early Residence NYManhattan Historic Site Med Yes E. 94th St (near Second Ave) The plaque at this location lists it as as Gehrig's birth place. However, Wikipedia lists it as early residence. The nearby marker (1994 Second Ave) also claims to be birth place, and is backed by better supporting documentation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig Plaque lists location as birth place. Wikipedia lists it as early residence. Nearby marker (1994 Second Ave) also claims to be birth place.
231Madison Square Park NYManhattan Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Madison St & 23rd St Home to the New York Knickerbockers prior to 1845 when they moved to Elysian Park in Hoboken. The city park wasn't est until 1847, but players played against the law. They moved to Elysian when park was to be developed. No marker exists. Baseball in the Garden of Eden, p66 After a quick walk-through, no marker commemorating the baseball historical significance was found.
232Babe Ruth Apartment NYManhattan Historic Site Med Yes 110 Riverside Drive (and West 83rd Street) Ruth lived here in the Upper West Side with his wife Claire from 1942 until he died in 1948. A plaque on the exterior corner memorializes Babe's stay. http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com/LandmarkDetails.aspx?landmarkId=1221&page=3&range=50&cat=4 Roadside Baseball, pg 86
732Babe Ruth Apartment NYManhattan Historic Site Med No 345 W 88th St Ruth lived here for several years after marrying Claire in 1929. Their apartment occupied the entire seventh floor. There appears to be a plaque on the side of the building. Roadside Baseball, pg 86
733Babe Ruth Apartment NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 173 Riverside Dr (corner of 89th St) Ruth and wife, Claire, lived here after 345 W 88th St and before 110 Riverside, all in the same neighborhood. Unlike the others, this site doesn't appear to have a marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 86
738Ansonia Hotel NYManhattan Historic Site Med No 2109 Broadway In the 1920s, the Ansonia Hotel was an ornate grand hotel which housed many of society's rich and famous. In baseball, it is known as the hotel in which the 1919 Black Sox plotted their World Series fix. It was also the home of Babe Ruth for most of the 1920s. Today, the building retains its architectural ornateness, but is largely subdivided into smaller apartments. Roadside Baseball, pg 90
233Mickey Mantle's Restaurant and Sports Bar NYManhattan Restaurant Med Yes 42 Central Park S Mediocre food, but loaded with Yankee memoribilia directly across from Central Park. Now closed. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 256 https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/06/05/mickey-mantles-restaurant-on-central-park-south-closes/
234Babe Ruth Baseball Card Mosaic NYManhattan Art High Yes ESPN Zone, 1472 Broadway At the now-closed ESPN Zone, there existed a 9'x12' mosaic of Babe Ruth made entirely of 1392 Yankees baseball cards. Since ESPN Zone closed, it is not known where the mosaic has gone. http://metsguyinmichigan.blogspot.com/2009/05/baseball-spot-no-54-babe-ruth.html
235Not Ebbets Field Light Stanchions NYManhattan Historic Site Med Yes Downing Stadium on Randall's Island Downing Stadium was torn down in 2002 in order to be replaced by a newer complex, Icahn Stadium, which was completed in 2004. Ebbets' lights were likely lost in the demolition.  "500 lights were moved to the stadium at Randall's Island, long since replaced" Negro League baseball was also played at old Downing Stadium. 6/4/1960 NYT Article "500 Lights from Ebbets Field Will Shine on Randalls Island" http://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/27/nyregion/ebbets-lights-dimmed-again-in-city-prizing-relics-link-to-dodgers-needs-a-home.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downing_Stadium http://www.covehurst.net/ddyte/brooklyn/ebbets.html Roadside Baseball, pg 94 Visited Icahn Stadium and saw lights.  They did not appear to have any characteristics of Ebbets' lights.
657Jackie Robinson Museum NYManhattan Museum Med No 75 Varick Street https://www.jackierobinsonmuseum.org
724Birthplace of the National League NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 673 Broadway In 1876, the Grand Central Hotel in Manhattan hosted the meeting to form the National League. There was a plaque in the hotel until it collapsed in 1973. Today a New York University law school dorm is located on the site. Roadside Baseball, pg 79
726Joe DiMaggio Apartment NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 400 West End Ave DiMaggio lived in this apartment with wife, actress Dorothy Arnold, in the early 1940s. No marker is present. Roadside Baseball, pg 83
727Christy Mathewson and John McGraw's Apartment NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 76 W 85th St Mathewson and McGraw had a remarkable relationship of mutual respect and mentorship. Even when both men were married, they shared a ground floor apartment near Central Park. No marker is present today. Roadside Baseball, pg 83
728Roy Campanella Liquor Store NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 198 W 134th St Campanella owned a liquor store in Harlem that he ran himself during the off-season. The site is now a grocery store with probably no mention of Campanella. Roadside Baseball, pg 84
730Babe Ruth Wedding Site NYManhattan Historic Site Med No St. Gregory the Great, 144 W 90th St The site of Ruth's second marriage to actress, Claire Hodgson in 1929. It is unknown if any marker or remembrances exist. Roadside Baseball, pg 86
731Hubert's Flea Circus and Museum NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 228 W 42 St Grover Cleveland Alexander, Hall of Fame Pitcher, retired from baseball to work for this circus in Times Square. Alexander's role simply entailed recalling baseball stories and enthralling the audience with them. The circus closed in 1965. Roadside Baseball, pg 87
734Willie Mays Apartment NYManhattan Historic Site Low No 80 Saint Nicholas Ave Mays' childhood home may be where famous photos were taken of him playing stick ball in the street with kids. No marker exists. Roadside Baseball, pg 88
735Joe DiMaggio Highway NYManhattan Honorable naming Med No Joe DiMaggio Highway In 1999, NYC renamed the West Side Highway to Joe DiMaggio Highway from Battery Park Place to W 72 St. Greenn and white signs with crossed bats and balls are posted southbound at 70th St and northbound at West Street between Morris and Thames near the Brooklyn Battery Park Tunnel. Roadside Baseball, pg 88
736First Baseball Game Ever Televised NYManhattan Historic Site Low No Columbia University, Andy Coakley Field, Broadway and W 218th St In 1939, NBC broadcast a Columbia-Princeton college game to about 400 television viewers from Columbia's Baker Field. A few months later, Red Barber broadcast a Dodgers game from Ebbets Field. Roadside Baseball, pg 88
737Ray Chapman Death Site NYManhattan Historic Site Low No St. Lawrence Hospital, 457 W 163rd St Ray Chapman's death by a beanball from Carl Mays in 1920 was pivotal in helping to end the dead ball era. After his death, MLB required umpires to replace the game ball whenever it got dirty, thereby giving hitters a subtle advantage. Chapman was taken to St Lawrence Hospital after the hit by pitch, where he died. The hospital no longer stands. Roadside Baseball, pg 89
739The Sports Museum of America NYManhattan Museum Med No 26 Broadway The Sports Museum of America opened in 2008 and has partnered with over 50 individual sport Halls of Fame to create an impressive set of historic and cultural artifacts across all America's sports. This includes the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Roadside Baseball, pg 91
712Eddie Collins Park NYMillerton Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No Route 22 Native son, Eddie Collins, had a ball field named after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 69
1108Ross Barnes Birthplace NYMount Morris Historic Site Low No Pocket Park, 3000 Main St Born in Mount Morris, Barnes was a star with the earliest professional ball clubs in the NA and NL. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Barnes
713Lou Gehrig Wedding NYNew Rochelle Historic Site Low No 5 Circuit Rd Lou Gehrig married Eleanor Twitchell at this private home. Roadside Baseball, pg 69
236Lou Gehrig Way NYNew Rochelle Honorable naming Med Yes Lou Gehrig Way He lived in a modest home at 9 Meadow Lane in the Residents Park section near the College of New Rochelle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gehrig#Awards_and_honors Scary looking dude hanging out on the porch of the residence - did not want to photograph him directly.
743John McGraw Field NYOlean Historic Site Med Yes St Bonaventure University, 3261 West State Rd The college ball field is named after McGraw who attended St Bonaventure University along with Hugh Jennings and perfected the "Baltimore chop" hitting style in the basement of one of the campus buildings prior to pioneering it with the pre-1900 Baltimore Orioles. In addition to educating Hall of Famers McGraw and Jennings, Babe Ruth brought his Yankees and McGraw brought his Giants in the 1920s to Bonaventure for speaking and barnstorming. Roadside Baseball, pg 96 The Athletics Hall of Fame in Reilly Center is bound to have McGraw and Jennings. It was closed at my visit.
744Damaschke Field NYOneonta Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Main St and Neahwa Place Damaschke Field opened as Neahwa Park FIeld in 1940 and initially hosted minor league Yankees teams and many Yankees greats. It is home to the Oneonta Tigers today. Roadside Baseball, pg 97
237Shea Stadium NYQueens Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Built near the era of concrete donuts, Shea had its own Met's-style quirkiness. Seemingly in an island of nowhere within the huge New York city, its proximity to the ceaseless noise from LaGuardia airport and the rundown Willet's Point is happily ignored by loyal anti-Yankee following. Remnants of Shea now exist in the Citi Field parking lot: markers for home plate, 3 bases and the pitching rubber. Also, Citi Field has memorialized Shea's scoreboard skyline at its Shake Shack. Lastly, the Shea home run apple sits outside Citi's rotunda. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=17595 http://www.answers.com/topic/shea-stadium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_Stadium Need to return to find the base markers in Citi's parking lot and see the old Shea apple.
238Citi Field NYQueens Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes The Mets home since 2009, Citi Field is a pleasant throwback to much of the lost history of New York Giant and Dodger ballparks. Unlike Shea, Citi Field pays much homage to Ebbets Field, the Polo Grounds, and even Tiger Stadium. Ebbets is immediately summoned upon walking to the ballpark by the mimicked entrance, architecture, and rotunda. The green seats (instead of the Shea blue) pay homage to Polo Grounds. Numerous Polo Grounds and Shea plaques line the Citi Field fanwalk. Homage to Shea includes orange foul poles, and the skyline from the Shea scoreboard preserved in Citi's food court at the Shake Shack. And in addition to its own corny, but timeless, home run apple, Shea's original is outside the rotunda which hosts a fitting tribute to Jackie Robinson. Lastly, slightly overhanging right field seats call back to the Tiger Stadium. https://www.flickr.com/photos/baseballoogie/7054898397/in/photostream/ https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/05/sports/baseball/05vecsey.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/25/nyregion/25metsfood.html https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/sports/baseball/signature-moment-for-mets-citi-field-a-ballpark-still-without-one.html
740Dexter Park NYQueens Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No North of Jamaica Ave between Dexter Ct and 76th St Home to the one of the best semipro teams, the Bushwicks, for 40 years. The Bushwicks played the best Negro League teams and challenged the Dodgers at Ebbets Field for attendance. The park was torn down in the 1950s to make way for housing. Roadside Baseball, pg 92
741Jackie Robinson Home NYQueens Historic Site Low No 112-40 177th St Jackie's family lived at this home in Queens during his playing days. The house still stands. Roadside Baseball, pg 92
993Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge NYQueens Honorable naming Med No Marine Parkway Bridge Connecting remote part of Queens, this vertical lift bridge is named after Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman and Mets manager. https://new.mta.info/bridges-and-tunnels/about/marine-parkway-gil-hodges-memorial-bridge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Parkway%E2%80%93Gil_Hodges_Memorial_Bridge
627Frontier Field NYRochester Current ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes Home of the Rochester Red Wings, the AAA affiliate of the Twins.
239St. George Cricket Grounds NYStaten Island Former ballpark (MLB) Med No Richmond County Bank Ballpark Current ballpark parking lot was home to St George Grounds in 1886-87 for the New York Metropolitans and New York Giants in 1889.  Current ballpark is home to Staten Island Yankees.  Outfield backs to NY harbor and provide great view of Manhattan skyline. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_County_Bank_Ballpark http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?sid=t586&ymd=20090803&content_id=6219582&vkey=team1
742Scouts Wall of Fame NYStaten Island Museum Med No Richmond County Bank Ballpark Part of "Pinstripe Alley" at the Yankee minor league ballpark hosts the only professional baseball scouts wall of fame which highlights the most reknown scouts from across baseball (not just the Yankees). Roadside Baseball, pg 95
745Kickerbacker Park NYTroy Former ballpark (MLB) High No 103rd St The National Assocation's Troy Haymakers and the National League's Troy Trojans played at Knickerbacker Park through 1882 when they became the New York Gothams/Giants. Five Hall of Famers are recognized on a monument: Dan Brouthers, Roger Connor, William "Buck" Ewing, Tim Keefe, and Mickey Welch. The playing field is now a recreation area. Roadside Baseball, pg 98
746John McGraw Statue NYTruxton Historic Site Med No Rt 13 at center of town McGraw was born and raised in Truxton, NY, leading to a statue in his honor in 1942. It is located at town center as that is where he allegedly learned to play baseball. Roadside Baseball, pg 98
747John J McGraw Field NYTruxton Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No In McGraw's home town is a field in his name that hosted a game between the 1938 New York Giants and the local nine. Roadside Baseball, pg 98
748Dan Brouthers Monument NYWappingers Falls Historic Site Med No N Mesier Ave, 2 blocks off E Main St
240Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field NYWest Point Honorable naming (college) Med Yes US Military Academy, 639 Howard Rd Since Abner Doubleday was a cadet at West Point, it is only fitting that the ball field is named after him.
241Crosley Field Re-creation OHBlue Ash Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Blue Ash Sports Center, 11540 Grooms Road Crosley Field was reconstructed in Blue Ash by using the blueprints from the original stadium, including the same field dimensions, grass infield, the infamous outfield terrace, and the same dimensions, height, and angles of the outfield wall. To add to the authenticity of the reconstruction project, the 400+ seat stands on the 3rd baseline comprise of the original stadium seating from Crosley Field, although their wood has been replaced by plastic. The scoreboard was reconstructed to simulate the original scoreboard from Crosley when the "last pitch" was thrown on June 24, 1970. No detail was left out in the reconstruction process, including the original sponsors of the Reds and the scores from around the league at that time. A an original ticket booth guards the ballpark. Former Reds have their handprints forever cast in concrete nearby. Blue Ash allegedly also has Riverfront Stadium re-creation in the works. http://www.blueash.com/departments/parks_and_recreation/sports_center.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosley_Field#Rebirth https://ballparkdigest.com/2018/03/29/ballparks-that-live-on-crosley-field/ https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/06/01/crosley-field-lives-blue-ash/28182345/ Roadside Baseball, pg 254
1040Crosley Field Concessions and Memoribilia OHBlue Ash Museum Med No Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Rd Crosley concession signs and other memorabilia items that are located in the Blue Ash Recreation Center. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/06/01/crosley-field-lives-blue-ash/28182345/
1041Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium OHCanton Honorable naming (Minor league) Low Yes 2501 Allen Ave SE Thurman Munson was a Canton native and the local minor league stadium is named in his honor. Roadside Baseball, pg 255 Watched an amatuer game and enjoyed a picnic in the stands.
576Crosley Field seats OHDayton Former ballpark Med Yes Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd 25 seats from Crosley Field are now occupying the top of sections 31 and 33 at Hara Arena. However, in May 2019, a fierce tornado tore through the arena leaving it in tatters. Its future is unknown. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/crosley-field-seats-still-find-good-use/28182867/ https://dayton247now.com/news/local/hara-arena-ripped-apart-after-strong-tornadoes-touch-down-in-dayton-area If Hara rebuilds, seats may still be present. If it doesn't, seats may go elsewhere.
577Crosley Field seats OHHamilton Former ballpark Med No Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave Installed in 1972, the grandstands at the Butler County Fairgrounds has 2500 seats from Crosley Field. Also, inside a building near the main entrance to the fairgrounds are two additional Crosley seats including a sign indicating their use in the grandstand. There may be additional seats stored under the grandstand. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/crosley-field-seats-still-find-good-use/28182867/ http://www.farmworldonline.com/news/ArchiveArticle.asp?newsid=17339
578Crosley Field flagpole OHWest Price Hill Former ballpark Med No Dick Weiland Miracle League Field at the Dunham Recreation Complex A dedication stone at the base of the flagpole is labeled "Crosley Field Flag Pole" and mentions it was dedicated in May 1976 and then re-dedicated on April 8, 2011. It has been refurbished and cut from its original height. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/crosley-field-seats-still-find-good-use/28182867/
242Crosley Field OHCincinatti Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Findlay St and Western Ave LF (N), York St; third base (W), Crosley Field Way and the C&O RR tracks; first base (S), Findlay S; CF & RF (E), Western Ave - An industrial business park occupies the site of Crosley Field and the parking lots that surrounded it. After Crosley Field was demolished, Dalton St was extended through the site of the former ballpark. - Same site as Avenue of the Fans for the Reds from 1902 to 1911. - Same site as League Park for the Reds from 1884 to 1901. - Home plate in its original location is painted in the alley between Phillips Supply and City Gospel Mission. The alley connects to Findlay St. - A mini-diamond with wooden seats from Crosley Field were installed In front of Phillips Supply Company (1230 Finlay St). Unfortunately the seats had to be replaced by plastic Riverfront Stadium seats after they were stolen. The building is labeled 1 Crosley Field. - A Crosley plaque and replica right field foul pole as its approximate location was placed at 1130 Findlay (current site of Nehemiah Manufacturing, previous site of Hills Floral Products). The plaque was on the north corner of the building on Westeran Ave right behind the bushes next to the parking lot. As of 2019, the foul pole is there; the plaque may not be. There is also memoribilia in the lobby. - City Gospel Mission (1805 Dalton Ave) has brouchures for self-guided tours in its lobby. According to their website there is also a replica left-field pole, replica light tower, historic photos, base markers, and memoribilia for purchase. The exact location of these features is unkown. - A Crosley mural has been painted on the west side of the building at York and Dalton Streets (1211 York St). - The old left field terrace area is now a parking lot, but it's still distinguishable due to its slope and its location next to York Street. (this may have since been paved over) https://www.citygospelmission.org/crosley-field/ https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2016/06/02/50-foot-mural-announced-crosley-field-historic-site/85309320/?fb_action_ids=879814505478427&fb_action_types=og.comments https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/columnists/john-erardi/2014/07/28/crosley-field-tours-can-help-reds-celebrate-their-history/13283089/ https://deadballbaseball.com/?p=373 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosley_Field https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/League_Park_(Cincinnati) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Fans In 2014, only the Phillips Supply site and home plate painted in alley existed. The Hills Floral plaque was looked for, but not found. Need to return to see the additional sites created by City Gospel Mission and others.
897Great American Ballpark OHCincinatti Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 100 Joe Nuxhall Way While I understand that Great American is a bank, the implied self-righteousness in the namesake ballpark was the first strike against it. The second strike is the steamboat smokestacks beyond center field, which are certainly fitting on the Ohio river setting, but are done garishly in a plastic-like replica. I will not add a third strike until I revisit and give a more thorough tour of a ballpark that should be celebrating a storied baseball history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_American_Ball_Park Return to see more thoroughly.
246Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum OHCincinatti Museum Med No 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Crosley Field exhibit including a light fixture that was attached to the rooftop, lockers from the ballpark and a baseball used in the final game from June 24, 1970. There is also a piece of the right-field wall bearing the Reds centennial logo from 1969 which was the bulls-eye for the wrecking ball that started demolition on April 19, 1972. Seats, ticket boxes and a flagpole top from one of the team flags are in storage at Great American Ball Park for use in the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, too. The museum also has artifacts from Riverfront Stadium, and pays considerable homage to Pete Rose The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 115 https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/crosley-field-seats-still-find-good-use/28182867/
247Pete Rose Garden OHCincinatti Honorable naming High No Adjacent to Reds HOF Museum The "Rose" garden outside the Reds HOF and Museum honors Pete Rose. There is a single white rose in the location that Rose's 4192nd single landed at the old Riverfront Stadium. That hit broke Ty Cobb's all-time hits record. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 117
248Riverfront Stadium OHCincinatti Former ballpark (MLB) Low No Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Riverfront was located on the current site of the Reds Hall of Fame and the so-called Great American Ballpark. The museum has many Riverfront artifacts. Roadside Baseball, pg 255
249Crosley Terrace OHCincinatti Former ballpark (MLB) High No Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Re-creation of Crosley Field's LF berm which ran over sewer lines; Also statues of Reds hall of famers. http://deadballbaseball.com/?tag=riverfront-stadium
1042Johnny Bench Way OHCincinatti Honorable naming Low No Johnny Bench Way Great American Ballpark sits on this street honoring the legendary Red's catcher. Google maps
1043Joe Nuxhall Way OHCincinatti Honorable naming Low No Joe Nuxhall Way Great American Ballpark sits on this street honoring the legendary Red's pitcher. Google maps
580Montgomery Inn Boathouse OHCincinatti Restaurant Low No 925 Riverside Dr Crosley Field refurbished seat and a ticket sign. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/crosley-field-seats-still-find-good-use/28182867/
579Green Diamond Gallery OHCincinatti Museum High No 9366 Montgomery Road The Green Diamond Gallery is the most expansive and exclusive private baseball gallery in the United States. Thousands of items including Crosley Field lockers and home plate. Second only to Cooperstown. Membership only ($2400 annual). http://greendiamondgallery.com/index.html https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/crosley-field-seats-still-find-good-use/28182867/
648Union Grounds OHCincinatti Former ballpark (MLB) Med No Established as a cricket field, it eventually became home of the Cincinatti Red Stockings of the National Association, the first professional baseball team. The ballpark became disused in 1875 and is now the site of the Cincinatti Union Terminal. There is a marker across from the north parking lot, at the bottom of the fountain. http://www.projectballpark.org/history/na/alt/lincoln.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Park_Grounds
649Avenue Grounds OHCincinatti Former ballpark (MLB) Low No Alabama Avenue and Mill Creek First home to the Cincinatti Reds from 1876 to 1879. Today it is a railyard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenue_Grounds
652Bank Street Grounds OHCincinatti Former ballpark (MLB) Low No Bank St and McLean Ave Home of the different profession ball clubs from 1880 to 1885: National League Cincinatti Stars in 1980, NL Cincinatti Reds from 1982 to 1983, and Union Association Cincinatti Outlaw Reds in 1884. It is now a parking lot for transit organizations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Street_Grounds
250League Park OHCleveland Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 6601 Lexington Ave The Indians played at League Park from 1910 to 1946. It was torn down in 1951, but artifacts remain. The ticket and admin offices are still standing and are occupied by the Baseball Heritage Museum. A crumbling section of the first base grandstand still stands and has been reinforced as part of a major renovation in 2014. An artificial turf field now faithfully replicates League Park's dimensions. A marker has been recently added. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/League_Park#Modern_League_Park http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?46355-Any-Polo-Grounds-Commemoration-in-NYC Roadside Baseball, pg 258 http://www.leaguepark.org/ https://www.blackartdepot.com/blogs/news/15139037-the-arches-of-tradition-by-jerome-t-white Got to witness an amatuer team playing on the re-created field.
1045Municipal Stadium OHCleveland Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 1085 West 3rd St Municipal (or Cleveland) Stadium served the Indians from 1932 to 1993. It was a huge ballpark also serving football and other events, often dubbed "The Mistake by the Lake" due to its proximity to Lake Erie. The ballpark was torn down iin 1996 and much of its rubble dropped into Lake Erie as 3 large fish reefs. Today Browns Stadium stands in its footprint. Unknown if a marker exists. Roadside Baseball, pg 259 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Stadium Does Browns Stadium have any Municipal artifacts within?
251Heritage Park OHCleveland Museum High Yes Progressive Field Indians tribute to its greatest players within the center field concourse at Progressive Field. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 101
810Progressive Field OHCleveland Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Home of the Cleveland Indians since 1994 when it opened as Jacobs Field. Jacobs Field was perhaps the first ballpark built with an open concourse where one can catch the game while concessioning. A Bob Feller statue stands outside Right Field Gate along with other Indians greats and history. The other quirky feature are the toothbrush-shaped light stanchions. The Left Field District concourse pays homage to League Park with historical markers and brick archways of League architecture. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_Field The 2002 visit shows off my poor photography skills.
252Ray Chapman gravesite OHCleveland Gravesite Med No Lake View Cemetery Only ballplayer to be killed during a game. His death by Yankees submariner, Carl Mays, in 1920 caused the league to introduce clean balls throughout the game accelerating the end of the deadball era. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1163/raymond-johnson-chapman
1044Baseball Heritage Museum OHCleveland Museum Med Yes 6601 Lexington Ave Located inside the admin and ticket offices at old League Park, this museum explores the history of baseball outside the majors and its influence on America. Roadside Baseball, pg 257 https://baseballheritagemuseum.org/
1047Historic Cooper Stadium OHColumbus Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1155 W Mound St "The Coop" was built in 1931 when Branch Rickey was inventing the farm system for the Cardinals. The Red Birds and various other minor league teams played there until 2008. The ballpark was half renovated for a car racetrack, but was abandoned in 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Stadium Roadside Baseball, pg 260
1048Stephan Field OHIndian Hill Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Drake St and Shawnee Run A marker stands to commemorate local baseball enthusiast Paul Stephan who saw a generation of local children learn a love of the game. Roadside Baseball, pg 261
1049Jimmie Foxx Memorial Field OHLakewood Historic Site Med No 15450 Detroit Ave The local ball field is named after Foxx who retired in Lakewood. A memorial stands in his honor. Roadside Baseball, pg 262 https://www.kauffmanpark.org/park-history.html
642Marion's Grand Slam Drive Thru OHMiddletown Restaurant Low Yes 249 Middletown Eaton Rd Random drive-thru liquor store has a lovely mural of Pete Rose and a slight baseball theme. https://www.journal-news.com/news/brothers-hit-grand-slam-with-drive-thru-business/IUW2OqUE0OVSFddbJxOBNM/
253Cy Young Memorial Park OHNewcomerstown Historic Site Med Yes Intersection of U.S. 36 and North College Street Located in Young's home town, the lovely memorial sit adjacent to a ballfield and pool also named in his honor. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=16389","http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=16389
1050The Temperance Tavern Museum OHNewcomerstown Museum Med No 221 Canal St Native son, Cy Young is among the exhibits here. https://www.newcomerstownoh.com/museum
1051Branch Rickey Childhood Home OHRushtown Historic Site Med No 770 Duck Run A marker commemorates the now private home where Branch Rickey, innovating administrator, grew up. Roadside Baseball, pg 263
1052Swayne Field OHToledo Former ballpark Low No Monroe St and Detroit Ave The Toledo Mud Hens played here from 1909 to 1956. The site today is the Swayne Field Shopping Center. Roadside Baseball, pg 264
1053Wakeman Red Cap Field OHWakeman Former ballpark Low No Fletcher Park, US 20 and Cooper St Wakeman Field hosted night baseball before the majors and barnstorming teams featuring names like Paige and Gibson. Today a marker stands on the site in Fletcher Park. Roadside Baseball, pg 264
1055Harvey Haddix Sign and Marker OHWestville Historic Site Low No A sign at the edge of town reads "Hometown of Harvey Haddix" in addition to the marker in town. Roadside Baseball, pg 265 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=13888
1054Sam Jones & Mary Weddle-Hines Marker OHWoodsfield Historic Site Low No Creamery St A unique double-sided marker honors two local sports legends. On one side is pitcher and sportswriter, "Sad" Same Jones. On the other, women's pro baller, Mary Weddle-Hines. Roadside Baseball, pg 265
254Jim Thorpe Statue OKAnadarko Historic Site Med No Intersection of E. Central Boulevard and Wells Drive http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=11496
1070Johnny Bench Sign OKBinger Historic Site Med No In Bench's hometown, a sign greets visitors to the fact.
999Mickey Mantle Childhood Home OKCommerce Historic Site High No 319 S Quincy St Mickey's childhood home still stands on public property. It is in need of restoration, but fans can still experience where he lived. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/home-of-mickey-mantle
1001Mutt Mantle Field OKCommerce Honorable naming Low No 199 N Main St Mickey Mantle built a field to honor his father, Mutt, in his hometown. Today local youth play there. https://www.guideposts.org/better-living/entertainment/sports/guideposts-classics-mickey-mantle-honors-his-father
1003Mickey Mantle Statue OKCommerce Historic Site High No 400 S Mickey Mantle Blvd Located right behind the center field wall of local Mickey Mantle Field.
1005Mickey Mantle Field OKCommerce Honorable naming Med No 400 S Mickey Mantle Blvd Home field of Commerce High School, where Mantle attended.
1004Mickey Mantle Blvd OKCommerce Honorable naming Med No Mickey Mantle Blvd The main drag through Commerce is US Rt 69, but renamed Mickey Mantle Blvd in honor of famous native son. This is also part of historic Route 66 - nearby Miami pays considerable homage to that history.
1008Mickey Mantle Water Tower OKCommerce Honorable naming Med No The water tower in Commerce, where Mickey grew up, is painted with Yankee pin stripes and the number 7. Interestingly, the pin stripes are Royals blue, not Yankees blue. I can't blame them. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/11/sports/baseball/mickey-mantle-commerce-oklahoma.html
1056Mickey Mantle Shrine OKGrove Museum Low No 536 W 3rd St When the Hollywood at Home video store was open in Grove, it featured a large collection of Mantle memoribilia collected by Terry and Valerie Hembree. Its whereabouts today are unknown. Roadside Baseball, pg 267 http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/kenschlapp/thesouth.htm
1057Mickey Mantle Drive OKGrove Honorable naming Low No Mickey Mantle Drive Google maps
1060Oklahoma Sports Museum OKGuthrie Museum Low No 315 W Oklahoma Ave Among Oklahomans honored are Mantle, Waner, Hubbell, Stargell, and Spahn. Roadside Baseball, pg 268
1061Waner Park OKHarrah Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 23rd St and Peebly Rd Lloyd and Paul Waner, both Hall of Famers, have a youth ball field named after then in their hometown. Roadside Baseball, pg 269
255Jim Thorpe Memorial Park OKLincoln Historic Site Low No
1062Carl Hubbell Exhibit OKMeeker Museum Med No Meeker City Hall, 510 Carl Hubbell Blvd The local city hall features an exhibit on home town boy, Hubbell's pitching career. Roadside Baseball, pg 269
1063Carl Hubbell Blvd OKMeeker Honorable naming Low No Carl Hubbel Blvd The section of Hwy 62 through Meeker is renamed after the local legend. Google Maps
1064Carl Hubbell Sign OKMeeker Historic Site Low No Hwy 62 A sign denoted the hometown of Carl Hubbell welcomes drivers to Meeker. Roadside Baseball, pg 269
1058Mickey Mantle Portrait OKOklahoma City Art Low No Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd In the fourth floor rotunda of the OK State Capitol Building is a portrait of Mickey Mantle. Roadside Baseball, pg 268 https://www.arts.ok.gov/art_at_the_capitol/Capitol_Collection.php?c=cac&awid=285
256Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse OKOklahoma City Restaurant Med No 7 S Mickey Mantle Dr https://mickeymantlesteakhouse.com/
1059Chicksaw Bricktown Ballpark OKOklahoma City Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 2 South Mickey Mantle Drive The minor league ballpark features plazas and statues of Oklahoma natives Mickey Mantle and Johnny Bench, as well as OK retiree Warren Spahn. The ballpark had the adjacent streets renamed Mickey Mantle Drive and Johnny Bench Drive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickasaw_Bricktown_Ballpark https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city/ballpark/chickasaw-bricktown-ballpark
1065National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum OKOklahoma City Museum Low No 2801 NE 50th St Co-located with the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. Roadside Baseball, pg 270
1069Joe Carter Ave OKOklahoma City Honorable naming Low No Joe Carter Ave Roadside Baseball, pg 271
257Jim Thorpe Birth site marker OKPrague Historic Site Med No 8601 NBU One of two Thorpe birth markers. This one is in front of the rural site of his childhood home. The stretch of road nearby is renamed Jim Thorpe Road. 4 miles S and 3/4 mile W of Prague. 4 miles N of I-40, exit 200. Turn W on Moccasin Trail Rd. Go 5 miles to road marker, turn S. 1/2 mile on gravel road. https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.3944 Roadside Baseball, pg 270
1066Jim Thorpe Birth place marker OKPrague Historic Site Med No 1008 N Jim Thorpe Blvd One of two Thorpe birth markers. This one is in the nearby town of Praque on a road also named in his honor. Located at intersection of Hwy 62 and Hwy 377. Roadside Baseball, pg 271 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=192980
1067Prague Historical Museum OKPrague Museum Low No 815 Jim Thorpe Blvd Some Thorpe content, but a large focus on other things. Roadside Baseball, pg 271
258Jim Thorpe log cabin marker OKPrague Historic Site Med No 16 miles northeast of Shawnee, 20 mi SW of Stroud On a dirt road next to a barbed-wire fence and brush is a small plaque bolted to a concrete post erected in 1970. It reads: ABOUT 300 YARDS NORTHEAST OF THIS MARKER STOOD THE LOG CABIN OF HIRIAM AND CHARLOTTE THORPE. HERE ON MAY 28, 1888, WERE BORN THE TWIN SONS, JAMES FRANCIS "JIM" AND CHARLES. JIM WAS TO BECOME ONE OF THE GREATEST ATHLETES IN ALL HISTORY. https://vault.si.com/vault/1982/10/25/the-regilding-of-a-legend
1072Jim Thorpe Memorial Park OKStroud Honorable naming Low No Appears to be some public buildings on the Sac and Fox reservation with a large sign denoting the park. Somewhere nearby is the Sac and Fox Museum which has limited Thorpe memoribilia. Google Maps https://vault.si.com/vault/1982/10/25/the-regilding-of-a-legend
1074Jim Thorpe Reference OKStroud Historic Site Low No Main St and 2nd Ave Along Route 66, a marker for the Sac and Fox Agency mentions Jim Thorpe. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=41860
259Jim Thorpe Home OKYale Historic Site Med No 706 E. Boston Home also serves as a museum for his multi-sport career. Wed-Sat 9-5. Right next to the Thorpe house is the Rice/Kerby house which exemplifies the log cabin Thorpe was born in. http://www.okhistory.org/sites/thorpehome Roadside Baseball, pg 271 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=162440
1068Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway OKYale Honorable naming Low No Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway Renaming of State Hwy 51 in Yale Roadside Baseballl, pg 271
1071Jim Thorpe Marker and Park OKYale Historic Site Med No Jim Thorpe Place A marker denoting his career lives in a park in his namesake on a road in his namesake. Another marker in the park highlights Tex Brown which mentions Thorpe. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=185006 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=185007
260PG&E Park ORPortland Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No PCL Portland Beavers home field. "A beautiful old classic in downtown Portland that begs to be visited." Built in 1926. The remodel in 2001 strives to attract a big league team, but retains the historic charm. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 95 Roadside Baseball, pg 322
1137Historic Civic Stadium OREugene Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 20th St and WIlliamette St Another historic classic brought to us by the WPA, Civic is one of the oldest wooden ballparks in use in the minors. Roadside Baseball, pg 321
1138Oregon Sports Hall of Fame ORPortland Museum Low No 21 SW Salmon St Oregon has a very modest baseball history; the museum adds some baseball carnival games, and covers the Portland Beavers. Roadside Baseball, pg 321
1139Sckavone Stadium ORPortland Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Westmoreland Park, SE McLoughlin and Spokane St Built in 1940, this ballpark has launched many local careers. Roadside Baseball, pg 322
1140Vaughn Street Ballpark ORPortland Former ballpark (Minor league) Med No 2409 NW Vaughn St The minor league Beavers played here as early as 1901. It burned several times and the Beavers left in 1955 for Civic Stadium. Today a marker near an industrial building commemorates. Roadside Baseball, pg 323
261John Montgomery Ward Home PABellefonte Historic Site Med No 236 East Lamb St John Montgomery Ward was a pioneering mind and body in baseball before the turn of the century. A marker celebrates his contributions in his home town near State College. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-11 Roadside Baseball, pg 101
262John Tener Home PACharleroi Historic Site Low No 6th and Fallowfield Sts Tener had a relatively short National League career for Chicago around 1890. Although he later became an ineffective NL president, he is more known as the governor of Pennsylvania; work he did overlapping with NL president. A marker nearby his former home. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-12 Roadside Baseball, pg 102
263Charles Albert "Chief" Bender Marker PACarlisle Historic Site Med No Indian Field, Carlisle Barracks A marker commemorates where Chief Bender went to school at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School from 1898 to 1901. He was born in Crow Wing County, Minnesota as a member of the Ojibwa tribe. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-7 Roadside Baseball, pg 101
1111Stan Musial Baseball Field PADonora Honorable naming (Recreational) Med No Palmer Park Stan Musial, Ken Griffey, and Ken Griffey, Jr were all born in Donora. Musial gets the only ballfield in Donora. Google Maps https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/donora-birthplace-of-griffeys-and-stan-musial-is-a-dying-town-clinging-to-its-sports-history/
1112Ken Griffey Field PADonora Honorable naming Low No Galliffa Dr and 6th St Junior and Senior Griffery were both born in Donora. The field in their namesake is not a ballfield - just a field. Google Mapshttps://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/donora-birthplace-of-griffeys-and-stan-musial-is-a-dying-town-clinging-to-its-sports-history/
1113Stan Musial Marker PADonora Historic Site Med No 6th Street and Meldon Avenue Stan Musial, born in Donora, is being honored with a marker. https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/stan-musial-historical-marker-coming-to-donora/article_0008165e-81d3-11eb-95d1-3f402df7007c.html https://www.sites.google.com/site/donorahistoricalsociety/futurepast-historical-events/stan-musial-plaque-event-2022
1114Smog Museum PADonora Museum Low No 595 McKean Ave Donora's major smog issues in the 1940s led federal clean air laws, which this museum celebrates. There is a small section devoted to Stan Musial, born here. https://www.sites.google.com/site/donorahistoricalsociety/smog-museum/gallery
264World's largest baseball bat PAElysburg Art Low Yes Knoebels Amusement Resort Knoebel's Amusement Resort in rural central Pennsylvania hosts an impressive array of entertainment. Unexpected is another wooden bat claimed as the world's largest. It is an exhibit for the woodworking attraction next to the haunted mansion. My unscientific assessment is that Fargo's largest bat claim is probably more credible - Guiness agrees. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/10956
265Christy Mathewson Hometown PAFactoryville Historic Site High Yes US 6 & US 11 in front of Keystone College, E. end of Factoryville Marker commemorates Mathewson's Factoryville birth, hall of fame pitching career, and gentlemanly character.. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-8 Discovered this accidentally while making an unplanned pitstop for a children's biological need.
808Christy Mathewson Park PAFactoryville Historic Site Med No Christy Mathewson Park A public park has been named after local legend, Mathewson. A bronze statue stands in the park. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_Mathewson
266Eddie Plank Birthplace PAGettysburg Historic Site Med No intersection of Carlisle Street and West Lincoln Avenue A marker commemorates Hall of Famer Eddie Plank in his home town of Gettysburg. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-A
598Gettysburg Eddie's PAGettysburg Restaurant High No 217 Steinwehr Ave Casual American restaurant & sports bar dedicated to local baseball Hall of Famer Edward Plank. https://www.gettysburgeddies.com/
609Abner Doubleday Monument PAGettysburg Historic Site Med Yes Two monuments honor Doubleday's Union leadership in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Even though the baseball origin myth crediting Doubleday has long been disproven, the lore itself has created its own history and justifies Doubleday's inclusion in a thorough baseball history guide.
610Doubleday Inn PAGettysburg Honorable naming Low Yes 104 Doubleday Avenue Presumably named after Union general and touted but disproven one-time baseball creator, Abner Doubleday, this B&B sits right on the historic Gettysburg battlefield. The road is also named after Doubleday. https://doubledayinn.com/GettysburgBedandBreakfastAboutInn.htm
809Harrisburg Giants Marker PAHarrisburg Historic Site Low No City Island, Roadway from Walnut St Bridge to ballpark The Negro League Harrisburg Giants played at this location in Island Park from 1900 to 1957. The team was home to many Hall of Famers and Negro League greats. A marker marks the park's location which is within throwing distance of the Harrisburg Senators ballpark. Roadside Baseball, pg 105
267Nellie Fox Marker PASt. Thomas Historic Site Med No 7417 Lincoln Highway Nellie Fox' childhood home stood nearby this marker which highlights his hall of fame career. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-10 Roadside Baseball, pg 120
827Bernice Gera Marker PAIndiana Historic Site Low No Blue Spruce Park, 1128 Blue Spruce Rd Bernice was baseball's first professional female umpire in 1972. She had to sue her way into the position, but only umpired one game in her career. She was from nearby Ernest, PA. Roadside Baseball, pg 105
268Mausoleum of Jim Thorpe PAJim Thorpe Historic Site Med No tiny park 100' off State Rd 903 Also 2 statues of Thorpe Washington Post Magazine 3/18/12
1073Jim Thorpe Market PAJim Thorpe Honorable naming Low No 1 River St Google Maps
628Christy Mathewson Memorial Stadium PALewisburg Historic Site Med Yes Bucknell University Mathewson was a student at Bucknell before going on to dominate the National League as a Giants' pitcher. Bucknell has memorialized him by naming the stadium in his honor, including a marker next to the running track, and naming the adjacent road after him. https://bucknellbison.com/facilities/?id=5 Visit was an unexpected drive-by. Must return to photograph the site and especially the marker.
807Christy Mathewson Memorial Gateway PALewisburg Honorable naming Med No Bucknell University In 1928, MLB organized and partially funded a memorial brick and iron gateway at Bucknell University to honor alumnus and hall of famer, Christy Mathewson. Today it stands one field away from the stadium named in his honor. There appears to be two large bronze plaques built into the gateway. http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/edu/bu_history_old/photo_history/1945/1945_Gate.html http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/edu/bu_history_old/photo_history/1945/1945_Stadium.html Roadside Baseball, pg 103
898PNC Field PAMoosic Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 235 Montage Mountain Rd Home of Yankees AAA affiliate, the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. https://www.milb.com/scranton-wb Go watch a game there.
825Ed Walsh Hometown PAPlains Historic Site Med Yes N. Main St. at Carey St. Hall of Famer, Ed Walsh, was born in Plains. The marker celebrates his pitching greatness. Roadside Baseball, pg 118
269Pete Gray Wyshner Marker PANanticoke Historic Site Low No Front St Pete Gray (born Peter Wyshner) was a one-armed baseball player from Nanticoke's Hanover section. He played one season in 1945 with the St. Louis Browns. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-15 Roadside Baseball, pg 106
902Phillies Mural PAPhiladelphia Art Med Yes Walnut St and 24th St This impressive eight-story mural of the Phillies faces the river. https://www.muralarts.org/events/the-phillies-mural-to-be-dedicated-at-public-event-august-1/ Go see at street level.
903Jackie Robinson Mural PAPhiladelphia Art Med No 2803 North Broad Street Three-story Robinson mural next to an empty lot. https://www.muralarts.org/blog/revisiting-the-baseball-murals/
826Jefferson Street Ballparks PAPhiladelphia Historic Site Med No Jefferson St. and Bailey St. The Jefferson Street Grounds and later Athletic Park hosted several monumental games here before the turn of the century. Early civil rights activist Octavius Catto captained the Pythians against the white Olympic ball club in 1869 - the first interracial baseball game. The first National League game was also played here in 1876. In operation between 1864 and 1891, the venues saw baseball evolve from an amateur pastime into a competitive professional sport.
270Benjamin Franklin Shibe Gravesite PAPhiladelphia Gravesite Med Yes West Laurel Hill Cemetery 215 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-1591 Athletics co-owner; Shibe Park namesake http://www.webcemeteries.com/westlaurelhill/Ymap.asp?Plot_Id=86832&Dead_Id=378818
271Alfred James Reach Gravesite PAPhiladelphia Gravesite Med Yes West Laurel Hill Cemetery 215 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-1591 Harry Wright baseball contemporary and later sporting good magnate. Buried in Franconia Section, Lot 54
272Harry Pratt Lyons Gravesite PAPhiladelphia Gravesite Low Yes West Laurel Hill Cemetery 215 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610-664-1591 Unimportant 1880-90s player Two Lyons sites found without explicit marker for Harry P. J. Harry Lyons discovered has wrong death year of 1907 - our Harry died in 1912. Regardless, given his (ir)relevance, this does not merit further effort.
574Citizens Bank Park PAPhiladelphia Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes The home of the Phillies since 2004, it is a nice ballpark in the post-Camden neo-retro style. The only things remarkable to tie it to Philadelphia are the food options (cheesesteaks galore, try the Schmitter) and a cheesy light-up liberty bell in center field. The Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame honors great local ballplayers from the Phillies as well as the Philadelphia Athletics.
273Veterans Stadium PAPhiladelphia Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Broad Street and Pattison Avenue Philadelphia's version of the multi-purpose concrete donut, Veterans Stadium served the Phillies from 1971 to 2003. The site of Veterans Stadium is the current day Citizens Bank Park parking lot where several remembrances remain. Four sports statues gracing the Vet now grace the new ballpark's parking lot. In 2005, a veterans memorial was added to rember Veterans Stadium in the name of our veterans. A historical marker was also placed in 2005. The Vet is immortalized in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park with granite markers in the original locations of home plate, pitchers mound, the bases, and the Eagle's field goal posts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Stadium Roadside Baseball, pg 113
274Connie Mack Statue PAPhiladelphia Historic Site High Yes Citizens Bank Way Mr. Baseball on display to the west of Citizens Bank Park and east of former location of Veterans Stadium. It was originally located at Connie Mack Stadium in 1957 after the A's left town, but has followed the Phillies ever since. It commemorates the A's wall of famers from Veterans Stadium on the back.
275Shibe Park / Connie Mack Stadium PAPhiladelphia Former ballpark (MLB) High No 21st Street and Lehigh Avenue Originally built as Shibe Park, it housed the Athletics from 1909 until they left for Kansas City in 1954 and the Phillies from 1939 until 1970 when they moved to Veterans Stadium. The name was formerly changed to Connie Mack Stadium in 1953. It occupied a block bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 20th Street, Somerset Street and 21st Street. The current tennant is Deliverance Evangelistic Church. Many of the flat-roofed apartment buildings, which pre-dated the ballpark, still stand in the vicinity, watching over the former ballpark property. The marker stands at 21st St. and Lehigh Ave. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-16 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibe_Park
276Columbia Park PAPhiladelphia Former ballpark (MLB) Low No block bordered by N 29th St, Columbia Ave (now Cecil B. Moore Ave), N 30th St, and Oxford St in Brewerytown Home plate at Columbia Park was at the corner of Oxford and 30th Streets
277Baker Bowl PAPhiladelphia Former ballpark (MLB) High No Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue Baker Bowl, the Phillies home from 1887 to 1938, was in a city block bounded by N. Broad St., W Huntingdon St., N 15th St. and W Lehigh Ave. The site now features a gas station/convenience store where the center field clubhouse once stood, along with garages and a car wash. Some distinctive buildings visible in vintage photos of the ballpark remain standing and help to mark the ballpark's former presence. One is a roughly ten-stories tall, triangular-shaped building across the street to the north-northeast, behind what was centerfield. Another is the neo-classic style train depot building across Broad Street from what was the end of the first base grandstand. The marker is on the intersection of Broad Street and Lehigh Ave. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Bowl
278Recreation Park PAPhiladelphia Former ballpark (MLB) Med No bounded by 23rd St, Ridge Ave, 25th St and Columbia Ave (renamed Cecil B. Moore Ave) supposedly a marker exists
279Connie Mack Home PAPhiladelphia Historic Site High Yes 604 Cliveden St Connie Mack's former home boasts seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and sold in 2015 for $665,000. The home looks lovely on the corner of a neighborhood street. A marker on the street marks the private residence as formerly belonging to the legendary Athletics manager. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-9 https://www.redfin.com/PA/Philadelphia/604-W-Cliveden-St-19119/home/39497169 https://philly.curbed.com/2015/4/14/9970882/connie-mack-house-asks-670k-has-room-for-you-and-yours
280Al Reach Marker PAPhiladelphia Historic Site Med Yes 1820 Chestnut St Al Reach, best known for his early 20th century sporting goods was also an excellent ball player for the early Philadelphia Athletics and a founding father of the Phillies. The marker is on the spot of his original sporting goods store, A.J. Reach & Co. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-3 Roadside Baseball, pg 107 Drive-by shooting
281Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society PAHatboro Museum Med Yes 6 N York Rd The former museum in Hatboro housed the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame Plaques from Veterans Stadium. Those have now been relocated to Citizens Bank Park. While the location in Hatboro is closed, the historical society's website continues to celebrate the Athelics history in Philadelphia. http://philadelphiaathletics.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Baseball_Wall_of_Fame
282Roy Campanella's High School PAPhiladelphia Historic Site Med No Simon Gratz High School, 18th St. & Hunting Park Ave. The marker in front of Campanella's high school celebrates his storied career. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-4 Roadside Baseball, pg 108
283Black Baseball in Philadelphia Marker PAPhiladelphia Historic Site Low No Belmont & Parkside Aves. The marker celebrates Philly's numerous black teams across from 1867 to 1952: Pythians, Excelsiors, Giants, Hilldales, and Stars. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-2 Roadside Baseball, pg 106
284Octavius V. Catto Marker PAPhiladelphia Historic Site Low Yes 812 South St. Catto founded the second black baseball team in Philadelphia. The marker focuses on his civil and political impact and does not mention his relevance in baseball history. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-14 Drive-by shooting
285Jacob C. White, Jr. Marker PAPhiladelphia Historic Site Low Yes 1032 Lombard St. Jacob White along with Octavius Catto founded Philly's first black baseball team, the Pythians. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-F Did not find in quick drive-by
821Bobby Shantz Field PAPottstown Honorable naming Low No 750 N Washington St Bobby Shantz was a standout pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 50s. His hometown of Pottstown named the high school ball field after him. https://www.philadelphiaathletics.org/event/shantz-field-dedication-update/
287Barney Dreyfuss marker PAPittsburgh Historic Site Med Yes Posvar Hall of the University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates owner http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-319
288Forbes Field PAPittsburgh Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes Roberto Clemente Dr. near S. Bouquet St., University of Pittsburgh campus -The left-center and center field brick wall with "457 FT" and "436 FT" painted on it still stands, along with the stadium's flagpole, adjacent to the University of Pittsburgh's Mervis and Posvar Halls -A marker also is embedded in the spot where Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski's bottom of the ninth home run sailed over the wall at 3:36 p.m.Oct. 13, 1960, to defeat the Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series. -On October 13, 2010, a plaque honoring Mazeroski was dedicated -On October 13, every year, a group gathers to listen to Maz HR rebroadcast -Mazeroski Field for youth baseball sits nearby with a replica Forbes Field entrance -A line of bricks in the sidewalk on Pitt's campus denotes the location of the remainder of the outfield wall -Barney Dreyfuss marker is co-located just outside Pitt's Posvar Hall -The home plate used in the stadium's final game remains preserved in the University of Pittsburgh's Posvar Hall. However, its location has been altered; author John McCollister wrote, "Had architects placed home plate in its precise spot about half of the Pirates fans could not view it. The reason: it would have to be on display in the fifth stall of the ladies' restroom." http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_451126.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes_Field#Memorials http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-2A0 http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-319
289Three Rivers PAPittsburgh Former ballpark (MLB) High No Three Rivers / PNC -The "Gate D" sign, the last surviving relic from Three Rivers Stadium, stands behind the Art Rooney statue outside of Heinz Field. -A marker also marks the site. Wikipedia
290Exposition Park PAPittsburgh Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes N side of the Allegheny River across from Pittsburgh's downtown area 2 blocks from PNC Park. -Prior to the construction of this version of Exposition Park, two previous ballparks of the same name were similarly situated along the Allegheny. Due to flooding from the nearby river, the three stadiums' exact locations varied somewhat. The final version of the ballpark was between the eventual sites of Three Rivers Stadium and PNC Park, somewhat closer to the Three Rivers site. -Exposition Park had been on the southwest corner of South Avenue (later Robinson) to the north (first base) and School Street (later Scotland) to the east (third base). To the south (left field) was some open space and railroad tracks and the Allegheny. To the west (right field) was some open space and then Grant Street (later Galveston). That open space would eventually be the site of Three Rivers. To put it another way, the site of Exposition Park was the northeast corner of the parking lot east of Three Rivers. -In 1995, members of the Society for American Baseball Research placed a plaque where home plate is believed to have been located, in honor of one of the two sites of the first World Series (the other being in Boston). The home plate is painted in a parking lot (Heinz Field Gold Lot 2) just west of I-279 and just south of General Robinson St. A replica home plate was "glued" in place has has been removed; remaining paint is likely faded. In 1998, a Pennsylvania Historical marker was placed at the site of the park. Interstate 279 currently runs over portions of the site of Exposition Park just before crossing the Allegheny River along the Fort Duquesne Bridge. -Another historic sign exists on the Allegheny River waterfront next to the Water Steps waterfall and play feature. This marker is conveniently located on a walking path, but is several hundred feet from the actual ballpark site. -Site of first World Series http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06192/700663-341.stm http://www.thepointofpittsburgh.com/this-used-to-be-here-exposition-park/ http://grandstander.blogspot.com/2016/10/exposition-park-gets-remembered.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposition_Park_(Pittsburgh) http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-B Only looked for the marker on the waterfront. Must return to find the home plate painted in place and marker in the parking lot.
291PNC Park PAPittsburgh Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes 115 Federal Street -The portion of the left field wall from Forbes Field over which Bill Mazeroski hit his walk-off home run in the 1960 World Series, between the scoreboard and the "406 FT" sign was restored in 2009 and placed on the Riverwalk outside of PNC Park. -The best skyline view in baseball due to the Pittsburgh skyline and the Roberto Clemente Bridge over the Allegheny River. The bridge is closed to vehicular traffice on game day and provides great views walking to the game. -Mazeroski Way is the street running down the right field line. -Several statues around the ballpark all have a history. Honus Wagner stands outside the main gate after life at both Three Rivers and Forbes. Roberto Clemente, beyond right field, came from Three Rivers, but has Forbes Field dirt installed under glass in its base. A monument to Barney Dreyfuss has been relocated from Forbes Field. Willie Stargill and Bill Mazeroski round out the statues outside PNC. -Secret Tunnels: Down the 3rd base line, behind sections 30/31 and in front of sections 130/131, you’ll find some steps leading to a tunnel. The tunnel will take you to a flight of stairs, which will in turn take you to another tunnel, which dumps you out by the bottom of the left field rotunda http://raisethejollyroger.com/pnc-park-guide/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes_Field#Memorials https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=5536653 Roadside Baseball, pg 116
914Roberto Clemente Museum PAPittsburgh Museum High No 3339 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The Clemente Museum is housed in historic Engine House 25, located in the revitalized Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Executive Director and Curator, Duane Rieder, has meticulously renovated Engine House 25 to showcase the world’s largest exhibited collection of baseball artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia, and related materials which focus on Roberto Clemente, his teammates, his personal life, and his humanitarian causes. Tours must be booked in advance. https://clementemuseum.com/ https://www.discovertheburgh.com/roberto-clemente-museum/
292Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum PAPittsburgh Museum Med Yes 1212 Smallman St Numerous Forbes Field relics especially highlighting the 1960 World Series victory. https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/sports/ https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/blog/general/beat-em-bucs/ Roadside Baseball, pg 118
293Honus Wagner Birthplace PACarnegie Historic Site High No Mansfield Blvd. & Chartiers St A marker chronicles Wagner's amazing career and sportsmanship in his hometown of Carnegie. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-E Roadside Baseball, pg 101
294Honus Wagner Apartments PACarnegie Honorable naming Med No 1 3rd Ave
295Honus Wagner Home PACarnegie Historic Site Low No 119 Railroad Ave Honus Wagner home until 42 years old. Likely no marker.
296Honus Wagner Home PACarnegie Historic Site Low No 605 Beechwood Ave Honus Wagner home after 42 years old. Likely no marker.
297Honus Wagner stadium PACarnegie Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No Washington Ave Small stadium residing behind Carnegie Elementary School. Wikipedia
298Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co PAPittsburgh Historic Site Med Yes 320 Forbes Ave Former sporting goods store. Closed in 2011. Storefront replaced by new construction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honus_Wagner#Life_after_baseball
299West Field (Negro Leagues) PAPittsburgh Current ballpark (Negro league) Low No Main St, Munhall, PA 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out
301Crawford Grill marker PAPittsburgh Historic Site Low No 2141 Wylie Ave (Crawford Grill) Named after Pittsburgh Crawfords, Negro League powerhouse. Team and Grill owned by Gus Greenlee. 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-68
302Homestead Grays marker PAHomestead Historic Site Med No West Street and East 8th Avenue The marker sits on the former site of the Andrew Carnegie Homestead Steel Works, where more than a century ago a group of black mill workers formed a sandlot baseball team called the Blue Ribbon which later became the Homestead Grays. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-D 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out Roadside Baseball, pg 105
303Josh Gibson Field PAPittsburgh Former ballpark (Negro league) Med Yes 2217 Bedford Ave The modern day Josh Gibson Field commemorates the first professional game of "Black Babe Ruth", Josh Gibson. Just a block east, on modern day subsidized housing, was the original Ammon Field which Gibson and his Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays played. A marker highlights Gibson's Hall of Fame career and his connection to the area. 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-13 Roadside Baseball, pg 116 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Gibson_Field Missed Ammon Field marker. Fix Gibson marker photo projection.
304Greenlee Field PAPittsburgh Former ballpark (Negro league) Low Yes Bedford Avenue and Junilla Street First black owned field built in response to racist at white-owned ballparks. Greenlee was built in 1932, added lights in 1933, and was demolished in 1938. Despite its short life, it is considered the first ballpark with permanent lights. http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/uncategorized/greenlee-field-site-earns-place-in-history-349838/ Roadside Baseball, pg 117
305George Edward "Rube" Waddell Marker PAProspect Historic Site Med No Next to fire hall, Route 488, Prospect, PA Born in Bradford, PA and raised in Prospect, this marker highlights Rube Waddell's hall of fame pitching career and eccentric personality. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-C Roadside Baseball, pg 119
306Giant Killer Bar PAShamokin Historic Site Low No Old bar from pre-1950. Probably not there anymore.
834Stan Coveleski Monument PAShamokin Historic Site Low No Market Street Hall of Fame Cleveland Indians pitcher, Stan Coveleski is honored in his hometown of Shamokin with a monument. Roadside Baseball, pg 120
307Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame PAPhiladelphia Museum Low Yes 2701 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA Small museum alongside the hall of fame showing artifacts from Veterans Stadium, Shibe Park, and American League Park. Co-located with Spike's Trophies. http://www.phillyhall.org
824Hilldale Park (The Darby Daisies) PAYeadon Historic Site Low No Cedar Ave. & MacDade Blvd., across from Holy Cross cemetery The marker marks the site of Hilldale Park which housed the Darby Daisies who the won the Eastern Colored League championship three times and the 1925 Negro League World Series and hosted numerous Hall of Famers. Roadside Baseball, pg 122
309Sports Legend of Delaware County Museum PAWayne Museum Low No 301 Iven Avenue Home of the Mickey Vernon Sports Collection. http://mickeyvernonsportsmuseum.com/
308World of Little League Museum PASouth Williamsport Museum Low No Route 15 Little League jerseys worn by some big leaguers (Gary Carter, Mike Mussina) http://www.littleleague.org/learn/museum.htm
629Howard J Lamade Stadium PASouth Williamsport Current ballpark (Recreational) Med Yes 100 Borderline Rd Home of the Little League World Series Just stopped off the highway to photograph the site from above. Need to watch a game from the grassy hill beyond the outfield wall.
310Original Little League Field PAWilliamsport Historic Site Low No W. 4th St. A marker at the site of the original Little League field praises Carl Stotz who founded Little League Baseball in 1939. http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-6 Roadside Baseball, pg 121
311BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field PAWilliamsport Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1700 West 4th St Classic ballpark charm. Built 1926 it is Pennsylvania's oldest operating minor league baseball park and the nation's second oldest. Today it is home of the Class A Williamsport Crosscutters. A marker denotes the history. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 95, 276 http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-5
823Birthplace of Little League Baseball PAWilliamsport Historic Site Low No Lycoming County Courthouse, W 3rd St A marker in front of the Lycoming County Courthouse highlights the importance of little league baseball to the area. Roadside Baseball, pg 120
835Brooks Robinson Statue PAYork Historic Site Med No Sovereign Bank Stadium, 5 Brooks Robinson Way Behind home plate at PeoplesBank Stadium, Brooks Robinson Plaza celebrates the Orioles third baseman with a statue. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PeoplesBank_Park Roadside Baseball, pg 123
836PeoplesBank Stadium PAYork Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 5 Brooks Robinson Way This ballpark celebrates Orioles history in numerous subtle ways. The ballpark outwardly resembles Camden Yards, but has the exact dimensions of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium. It also honors Brooks Robinson with its address (5 Brooks Robinson Way) and Brooks Robinson Plaza behind home plate feature a statue. The ballpark's most interesting feature is the "Arch Nemesis" which is the left field wall that was built higher than the Green Monster in order to fit into the small block bounded by Arch Street. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PeoplesBank_Park Roadside Baseball, pg 123
312McCoy Stadium RIPawtucket Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 1 Ben Mondor Way Home of Pawtucket Red Sox. Classic ballpark charm. It also happens to have hosted the longest professional ballgame at 33 innings. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 95, 99 Roadside Baseball, pg 125
313Cardines Field RINewport Current ballpark (College) Low No 20 America's Cup Avenue Cardines Field is an historic and unique ballpark that is is nestled into the downtown of picturesque Newport. Much of its grandstands may be the original built in 1889 making Cardines the oldest standing ballpark. http://ballparkreviews.com/places.php?in_name=Cardines%20Field&in_city=Newport&in_state=Rhode%20Island# http://www.projectballpark.org/other/cardines.html Roadside Baseball, pg 124
926Riley Park SCCharleston Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Fishburne St and Lockwood Dr The South Atlantic League RiverDogs find home here. Their president is Mike Veeck, son of baseball innovator Bill Veeck, so a fan can expect the unexpected during a game. Roadside Baseball, pg 172
314Baseball Water Tower SCFort Mills Art Low No
315Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park SCGreenville Current ballpark (Recreational) Med Yes 406 West Ave The ballpark where Jackson began his career for the Brandon Mill team in the old textile league as a 13 year old. Roadside Baseball, pg 169
584Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum SCGreenville Museum Med Yes 356 Field St In 2006, Jackson's original home was moved to a location adjacent to Fluor Field in downtown Greenville. The home was restored and opened in 2008 as the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum. The address is 356 Field Street, in honor of his lifetime batting average. http://www.shoelessjoejackson.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoeless_Joe_Jackson#Later_life_and_death https://deadballbaseball.com/?tag=119-e-wilburn-avenue Museum closed during visit.
585Shoeless Joe Jackson Plaza SCGreenville Historic Site Med Yes Main St and River St Located in the West End where Jackson spent much of his life before and after his short, tragic baseball career. The bricks at the base of Jackson's statue were originally part of Old Comiskey, his stomping grounds. In 2018, the statute and bricks were moved down the street to Fluor Field. Roadside Baseball, pg 169 https://deadballbaseball.com/?tag=119-e-wilburn-avenue https://dougyoungstudios.com/shoeless-joe-jackson
586Shoeless Joe Jackson Gravesite SCGreenville Gravesite Med Yes Woodlawn Cemetery Roadside Baseball, pg 169
587Shoeless Joe Jackson Liquor Store SCGreenville Historic Site Med Yes 1262 Pendleton St Site of a liquor store that Jackson operated for many years after his banishment until his death in 1951. Roadside Baseball, pg 169 http://www.shoelessjoejackson.org/joes_story.php https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/opinion/2018/02/16/shoeless-joe-jacksons-memory-should-revived-his-old-liquor-store/333419002/
589Shoeless Joe Jackson Home Site SCGreenville Historic Site Med Yes 119 E. Wilburn Ave Jackson's home was moved to be the museum next to Fluor Field. This is the site from which it came. https://deadballbaseball.com/?tag=119-e-wilburn-avenue
588Fluor Field at the West End SCGreenville Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes Home of the Greenville Drive, Boston class A affiliate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluor_Field_at_the_West_End
927Historic Duncan Park SCSpartansburg Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No Duncan St and Union St "The oldest minor league stadium in the nation", Duncan Park was a long time home of minor league baseball since 1925. Now it hosts college and high school games, but maintains the look and feel of a hundred years ago. Roadside Baseball, pg 173
316William Howard Taft statue with baseball SDRapid City Historic Site Low Yes Corner of Mt Rushmore Rd. & Main St http://www.visitrapidcity.com/whattodo/thecityofpresidents/williamhowardtaft/ Saw but didn't photograph
1075Babe Ruth Room SDDeadwood Historic Site Med No Historic Franklin Hotel, 700 Main St During Ruth's barnstorming tour in 1921, he stayed at the Historic Franklin Hotel. To this day, room 209 is the Babe Ruth Room where photos and other memoribilia are on display. Other rooms are named after other famous historic guests. Roadside Baseball, pg 272
1076Rodeo grounds ballpark SDDeadwood Historic Site Low No 76th Dr Babe Ruth barnstormed at the First Ward Rodeo Grounds in 1921. A ball diamond still exists on the site. No known marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 272
1077South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame SDLake Norden Museum Low No 519 Main St Focused mostly on amateur baseball on South Dakota, this small museum also has artifacts from many of the 24 natives who played in the Bigs. Roadside Baseball, pg 272
1078Birth of American Legion Baseball SDMilbank Historic Site Low No Unity Square Athletic Complex, 904 4th Ave E A marker commemorates a 1925 meeting in Milbank that led to the formation of American Legion Baseball. Roadside Baseball, pg 272
1079Sioux Falls Stadium SDSioux Falls Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1001 N West Ave The ballpark has played home to various minor league teams since 1941. Roadside Baseball, pg 273
928Historic Joe Engel Stadium TNChattanooga Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 1130 E 3rd St Long time home of the minor league Lookouts, the ballpark is named after former pitcher Joe Engel who ended up promoting and owning the Lookouts. His most famous promotion was playing female pitcher, Jackie Mitchell against the barnstorming Yankees. She struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1931. The Lookouts have a new ballpark, but college and high school teams still use the ballpark. Roadside Baseball, pg 174
929Lindsey Nelson Stadium TNKnoxville Current ballpark (College) Low No University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee home field is named in memory of long-time Mets sportscaster Lindsey Nelson, who was born in Tennessee and lived out his days across from the ballpark. Roadside Baseball, pg 175
930Martin Park TNMemphis Former ballpark (Negro league) Low No 494 E. H. Crump Blvd Home of the Negro League Memphis Red Sox from the 1920s until segregation ended. The site currently hosts a trucking company, but a marker denotes its baseball history. Roadside Baseball, pg 175
931Russwood Park TNMemphis Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No Jefferson Ave and Madison Ave Former home of minor league Memphis Chicks from 1896 to 1960. The part had uniquely deep left and right fields being set on a six-sided asymmetric block. The ballpark even hosted an Elvis concert, but after a pre-season MLB game between the White Sox and Indians it burnt to the ground. Roadside Baseball, pg 176
932Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum TNNashville Museum Low No 501 Broadway Located inside the Gaylord Entertainment Center, the museum focuses on football, but does pay some homage to Tennessee Negro Leagues. Roadside Baseball, pg 176
933Sulphur Dell Marker TNN Nashville Former ballpark (Minor league) Med No 4th Ave and Jackson St The area known as Sulphur Dell is the oldest area in Nashville where professional baseball was played. Nashville's alleged first game was played here in 1876. By 1901 with the Southern Association was formed, the Nashville Volunteers made it their permanent home until 1963 when it was razed. The ballpark's unique characteristic was hills in the outfield causing the outfielders to be tagged "mountain goats". Today a parking lot for the state occupies the site. The marker is on 4th Ave between Jackson St and the railroad tracks. Roadside Baseball, pg 176
934Nolan Ryan Center TXAlvin Museum High No 2925 S Bypass 35 On the campus of Alvin Community College is the Nolan Ryan Center for Continuing Education. The museum in Ryan's hometown is extensive and even has an exhibit to allow the visitor to feel a Ryan fastball. Roadside Baseball, pg 177
935Nolan Ryan Statue TXAlvin Historic Site Med No 216 W Sealy In front of Alvin city hall is a Nolan Ryan statue. Roadside Baseball, pg 177
936Nolan Ryan Hometown Sign TXAlvin Historic Site Med No On a road into Alvin is a billboard denoting him as the hometown hero. Roadside Baseball, pg 177
937Nolan Ryan Field TXAlvin Current ballpark (Recreational) Med No 802 S Johnson Nolan Ryan graduated from Alvin High School in 1965. The school has named the ballpark after him. A display case in the school shows off his high school jersey. Roadside Baseball, pg 178
938Potter County Memorial Stadium TXAmarillo Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 801 S Pol St Home of the minor league Amarillo Dillas. Built in 1949 but since renovated. Roadside Baseball, pg 178
939Meadowbrook Park TXArlington Former ballpark (Recreational) Low No E Abram St Built in 1921, Meadowbrook was Arlington's first ballpark. Today it is a rec center. Roadside Baseball, pg 179
317Nolan Ryan Expressway TXArlington Honorable naming Low Yes Nolan Ryan Expressway The Nolan Ryan Expressway is not really an expressway at all, but it does feed the old and new Rangers ballpark within the Arlington sports complex. The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 199
318Legends of the Game Museum TXArlington Museum High No 1000 Ballpark Way "A smaller version of the National Baseball Museum up in Cooperstown." The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 108
603Arlington Stadium TXArlington Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 1500 South Copeland Rd Home for the Rangers from 1972 until 1993. Today it is an unlabeled field in the parking complex for Globe Life and Cowboy Stadium. The lovely Rangers Youth Ballpark sits a block away, but also pays no tribute to Arlington Stadium. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_Stadium
604The Ballpark in Arlington (Globe Life Park) TXArlington Former ballpark (MLB) High Yes 1000 Ballpark Way Home for the Rangers from 1994 until 2019. It is just a parking lot away from Arlington Stadium. Amazing that a perfectly functional ballpark only has a 25 year life. Public was sold on the need for a retractable roof. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Life_Park_in_Arlington
605Globe Life Field TXArlington Current ballpark (MLB) High Yes Home for the Rangers starting in 2020. It is just a parking lot away from The Ballpark in Arlington. The retractable roof is the major selling point for a new ballpark, but they've elected against a real grass field, even though it has become something of a norm in the newer roofed parks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Life_Field Go back when it opens. Duh.
656Pudge's Pizza TXArlington Restaurant Low Yes Texas Live Located in the Texas Live entertainment complex, Pudge's Pizza is one of the many eateries and bars in the noisy confines. After ordering pizza, one can have a seat overlooking the live entertainment.
940Stuart Stadium TXBeaumont Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 3330 Ave A From 1923 to 1955, Stuart Stadium hosted Texas League baseball. A marker today stands in front of the post office within the parking lot and small shopping center on teh site today. Roadside Baseball, pg 180
941Home of The Rookie TXBig Lake Other Low No 1111 12th St The movie "The Rookie" is based on a true story from this site. Jim Morris coached the Reagan County High School and told his team he would tryout for MLB if they made the playoffs. They did, and Morris pitched for the Rays as a 35 year old rookie in 1999. Roadside Baseball, pg 181
942Jack Lummus Marker TXEnnis Historic Site Low No 501 W Ennis Ave Jack Lummus was born in Ennis and is recognized as a bona fide war hero in WWII. He also played minor league baseball. The marker outside the library explains his story. Inside the library is an additional exhibit on Lummus. Roadside Baseball, pg 181
922Majors Stadium TXGreenville Former ballpark Med No 1807 Church St Home of the Greenville Majors from the 1930s to 1950s in various Texas leagues. The ballpark also hosted barnstorming spring teams including the Yankees in 1949 who lost and DiMaggio got hurt. On the site today is a junk yard which still uses the old stadium locker rooms (corner of Houston and Church St). The historical brick arch entryway still stands at the back of the property. A marker commemorates. Roadside Baseball, pg 182
924Greenville Majors TXGreenville Former ballpark Med No 2714 Washington St Plaque describes the Greenville Majors history in the 1930s and 40s in Texas leauge. It is located 6 blocks from Majors Stadium. Roadside Baseball, pg 182
925Monty Stratton Field and Monty Stratton Pkwy TXGreenville Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 6801-7799 Monty Stratton Pkwy The high school baseball field in Greenville is named after native Monty Stratton, an MLB pitcher in the 1930s. Stratton is known for losing a leg and his MLB career in a hunting accident. He did return to play minor league ball with a fake leg. The road to the field is also named Monty Stratton Pkwy. Roadside Baseball, pg 183 http://www.thedeadballera.com/Obits/Siblings/Stratton.Ethel.Obit.html
1154Rogers Hornsby Family TXHornsby Bend Historic Site Low Yes Rogers great-grandfather, Reuben founded Hornsby Bend as a settlement at a bend in the Colorado River. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornsby_Bend,_Texas
319Astrodome TXHouston Former ballpark (MLB) High No 3 NRG Pkwy Home of Astros from 1965 to 1999. Groundbreaking in its construction and features, but also in its subsequent failures. Currently a political football with unknown future. A marker commemorating its historical significance stands on the west side. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrodome https://www.nrgpark.com/nrg-park-facilities-2/nrg-astrodome/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=119849
320Colt Stadium TXHouston Former ballpark (MLB) Med No Astrodome parking lot Home of Colt '45s from 1962 to 1964. Astrodome was built directly S of it. Home plate was in Astrodome NW parking lot. The right field corner of Colt Stadium was located in what is now the northwest corner of NRG Center. Much of the northern half of the stadium (center field, left field and the third base stands) is occupied by a power station, and home plate was approximately located where a light pole in the adjacent parking lot is. Roadside Baseball, pg 185
923Buff Stadium TXHouston Former ballpark (Minor league) Med Yes 4001 Gulf Freeway Home of Texas League baseball in the 1920s to 1960s. Finger Furniture Center preserved the memory by installing a home plate in the furniture store floor at its location in Buff Stadium. This eventually grew to the Houston Sports Museum at the back of the store. When Finger closed in the 2010s, the fate of the plate and museum is unknown. As of 2022, the site is nearly completely razed. Roadside Baseball, pg 184 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Stadium The NE corner of the old furniture store was all that was standing. Despite no trespassing signs, explored floor for any sign of marker. Found a 3' filled hole, but its location was wrong based on historic aerials. Need to return to see what fills the vacant lot and find the marker and museum.
660Tris Speaker Sports Hall of Fame TXHubbard Museum Med Yes 300 NW 6th St Located in the old Hubbard High School along with a library and museum, the Speaker exhibit consists of items donated from family. http://www.historichubbardhighschool.com/Tris_Speaker_Sports_Hall.html Hours are very limited, and it was closed.
661Home of Tris Speaker TXHubbard Historic Site Med Yes 1100 TX-171 There is a sign outside of town commemorating Hubbard's favorite son. Roadside Baseball, pg 186
943Tris Speaker Plaque TXHubbard Historic Site Med No 118 N Magnolia Ave A memorial plaque in front of city hall chronicle's Speaker's career. Roadside Baseball, pg 186
944Driller Park TXKilgore Former ballpark (Minor league) Med No Hunter St and Commerce St Driller Park is a unique ballpark given that it was built out of oil drilling parts in 1946. The local high school team plays there today. Roadside Baseball, pg 186
945Zychlinski Park TXPearland Former ballpark (Recreational) Low No 2319 Grand Blvd A local team called the Suburban Gardens played on this field in the early 1900s. Today a marker documents "town baseball". Roadside Baseball, pg 187
946Babe Didrikson Zaharias Birthplace TXPort Arthur Historic Site Low No 2232 7th St Babe was named by Guinness Book of Records as the most versatile female athlete across numerous sports, including baseball. A marker describes. Roadside Baseball, pg 187
947Plymouth Oilers Baseball Team TXSinton Historic Site Low No 301 N Rachal St The Plymouth Oil Company company baseball team played semi-pro ball here in the 1950s. A plaque commemorates. Roadside Baseball, pg 188
596LaGrave Field TXFort Worth Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 301 NE 6th St Built in 1926, LaGrave was a staple in the Texas League until the 1960s. Ballpark fell into disrepair, but was refurbished and reopened in 2001 and is now home to the independent Fort Worth Cats. Its historic claim to fame, however, is the 46 hall of famers who played there in spring exhibitions as part of Branch Rickey's innovative Brooklyn Dodgers' farm system. Names include none less than Ruth, DiMaggio, Mays, and Aaron. Roadside Baseball, pg 181 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGrave_Field
595Dr. Pepper Ballpark TXFrisco Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes 7300 Roughriders Trail Home of Frisco RoughRiders Minor League Baseball club which plays in the Double-A Texas League, and a Rangers affiliate. https://www.milb.com/frisco
321Baseball player streets TXSan Antonio Honorable naming Low Yes 8355 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240 Connie Mack St, Lou Gehrig St, Joe Dimaggio St, Mickey Mantle Dr, Babe Ruth St, Jimmie Foxx St
322Ballpark streets TXSpring Honorable naming Low No 22310 Ebbets Field Dr A cluster of streets named after historic ballparks: Fenway Park Way, Ebbets Field Dr, Crosley Field Dr, Forbes Field Trail.
948Texas Sports Hall of Fame TXWaco Museum Med No 1108 S University Parks Dr Museum includes artifacts from Texas greats like Speaker, Banks, Clemens, Ryan, Hornsby, and others. Roadside Baseball, pg 189
949Rogers Hornsby Field TXWinters Honorable naming Med No 310 S Main St A field in Ted Meyers Park is named after native son, Rogers Hornsby. There is also a plaque and monument. There may be a sign on the road into Winters as well. Roadside Baseball, pg 189
1141Franklin Covey Field UTSalt Lake City Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No 77 W 1300 S One of the most scenic backdrops in the minors, this home of the Salt Lake Stingers (AAA) is designed to highlight the Wasatch Mountains in the outfield. Roadside Baseball, pg 323
323Killebrew Drive, Maris Court VAAnnandale Honorable naming Med No Killebrew Drive, Maris Court Streets named after 1950s major leaguers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-senators-baseball-great-killebrews-name-lives-on-in-annandale/2011/05/20/AFvM5d8G_story.html?utm_term=.c616e6746f77 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/long-killebrew-drives-and-satellite-orbits/2011/05/24/AG30pZDH_story.html?utm_term=.089078bce12e
324Abner Doubleday Gravesite VAArlington Gravesite Med Yes Arlington National Cemetery Doubleday was credited in 1908 with inventing the game of baseball from whole cloth in Cooperstown, NY in 1839. Even though this creation myth has long been disproven and there is no evidence that he even played baseball, his role in baseball's lore has made him part of its history. Doubleday was a distinguished civil war general, so he is worthy of honor for something less fleeting that baseball. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubleday_myth
325Ron Necciai 27 Ks Perfect Game Marker VABristol Historic Site Low Yes DeVault Memorial Stadium, 1501 Euclid Ave Marker commemorating the only recorded instance of a remarkable 27-strikeout nine-inning perfect game by Ron Necciai in the Appalachian League. Roadside Baseball, pg 127
838Bing Crosby Stadium VAFront Royal Current ballpark (College) Low No 8th Street behind the Youth Center This summer collegiate ballpark is named after actor, Bing Crosby, who donated to its construction in 1950. A marker inside the ballpark commemorates Crosby. Roadside Baseball, pg 128
839Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum VAPortsmouth Museum Low No 206 High Street While covering all sports in Virginia, baseball does get some attention covering local major and negro leaguers. Roadside Baseball, pg 128
840Calfee Park VAPulaski Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 700 South Washington Ave Home of a Appalachian League team, Calfee Park has 1935 charm and sits in a valley from which some nearby houses can see into the ballpark. Roadside Baseball, pg 129
326Pete Rose Landscape Products VARichmond Honorable naming Low No 9207 Old Staples Mill Road Unknown if any connection to Pete Rose. "Richmond's premier destimation for quality landscaping products and "Hall of Fame" service." http://peteroseinc.com/
1159World Series Crowd VARichmond Historic Site Low No 121 E Grace St A large crowd of up to 8000 fans gathered here in 1926 to watch the World Series between the Yankees and Cardinals on a magnetic scoreboard and radio broadcast. Displayed in the window of Dementi Studio. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=228890
1160Dave Rosenfield Marker VANorfolk Historic Site Low No Harbor Park Harbor Park plays home to the Norfolk Tides. Long time general manager, Dave Rosenfield, is honored with a marker at the ballpark entrance. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=201609
1161Urbanna Semi-pro Baseball Marker VAUrbanna Historic Site Low No Grace Ave and Park St The Urbanna semi-pro team played in the 1930s and 1940s. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=186710
655Centennial Field VTBurlington Current ballpark (College) Low No University of Vermont A very old ballpark - in existence for well over 100 years. Current home of the University of Vermont, it has served several minor league teams in years past. http://www.projectballpark.org/other/vt.html Roadside Baseball, pg 126
837Larry Gardner Birthplace VTEnosburg Falls Historic Site Low No 14 School St A marker highlights the birthplace of Red Sox regular, Larry Gardner who played on four World Series championship teams in the 1910s. Roadside Baseball, pg 126
327Sicks Stadium WASeattle Former ballpark (MLB) Low No Corner of Rainier Ave S and McClelland St. Site of Lowe's Home Improvement. -Built in 1938, Sick's hosted the minor league Rainiers until 1969's short lived Pilots season. The last minor league team played in 1976 and it was torn down in 1979. -Seattle Pilots ballpark in 1969 before moving to Milwaukee. -Silhouette of a baseball player marks home plate near the exit of Lowe's. -A display case in the Lowe's shows some memoribilia from the Rainiers and Pilots. -A plaque near the exit of Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Rainier Avenue South in Seattle reads, “Batter up! You are standing on the former site of Sicks’ Seattle Stadium: home of the Seattle Rainiers and Seattle Pilots. If the year were 1942, you’d be in perfect position to knock one out of the park.” -A sign marks the stadium on the corner of McClellan and Rainier https://crosscut.com/2018/09/sicks-stadium-how-did-40-years-baseball-history-become-hardware-store https://seattle.curbed.com/2014/2/3/10148020/cornerspotted-the-former-home-of-sicks-stadium http://www.openstance.com/relics/sicks_stadium/index.html Roadside Baseball, pg 324
816Kingdome WASeattle Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes Of all the 1960s-era concrete donut multi-purpose stadiums, the Kingdome was apparently one of the worst. The domed roof kept out the sun during the only season it shines in Seattle. With baseball as an after-thought, the dimensions are strange and some seats cannot see large sections of field. A partial roof collapse in 1994 eventually helped its demise with the new Safeco field across the street taking the baseball duties in 1999. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdome Did not get to partake a game, only observed from the outside after its closure.
817Safeco Field WASeattle Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Home of the Mariners since 1999. The unique rectractable roof seems to be the main attraction of the ballpark. The roof is unique in that it is merely an "umbrella" and does not fully enclose the park. However, this does not excuse a roof on a baseball park. If San Francisco and Minnesota can thrive without roofs, so can the rest of you. The ballpark also houses the Baseball Museum of the Pacific Northwest and the Mariners Hall of Fame. Statues in the ballpark include broadcaster Dave Niehaus and Ken Griffey Jr. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103
1142Historic Cheney Stadium WATacoma Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 2502 S Tyler St Built in 1960, Cheney is the oldest park in the PCL. Home of the Tacoma Rainiers. The light standards and blue reserved bleacher seats were from Seals Stadium in San Fran. The ballpark is named after Ben Cheney who advocated for the minor league team and ballpark - he is forever enshrined with a bronze statue sitting in the stands. Roadside Baseball, pg 325
1091Pink Hawley Marker WIBeaver Dam Historic Site Low No Wayland Acadamy, 101 University Ave Emerson "Pink" Hawley was born here in 1872 and pitched 10 years in the majors. https://seamheads.com/2011/11/05/pink-hawley-and-addie-joss-honored-in-deadball-era-memorial-series/ https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=66215
1092Addie Joss Marker WIBeaver Dam Historic Site Med No Wayland Acadamy, 101 University Ave Addie enrolled at Wayland Academy before picthing in the majors. A marker sits behind the school's ball field. https://seamheads.com/2011/11/05/pink-hawley-and-addie-joss-honored-in-deadball-era-memorial-series/ https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=66212
646Pohlman Field WIBeloit Current ballpark (Minor league) Low Yes Home of the Beloit Snappers, one-time Class A affiliate of the Twins. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_C._Pohlman_Field
1094Beaumont Field WIBurlington Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No 650 Milwaukee Ave A local field is named after Ginger Beaumont who lived in Burlington after playing 10 years as a center fielder in the 1900s. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_Beaumont
1080Davy Jones Birth Town WICambria Historic Site Low No Wagoner House, 112 N Madison St Davy Jones may have most well known in baseball for his interview with The Glory of Their Times or his drug store in Detroit. An average player, he is commemorated in his home town with a marker by a house run by the local historic society. Roadside Baseball, pg 274 https://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/cambria-house-to-become-memorial-to-local-baseball-legend/article_0c8a8935-d614-521f-bf84-976f4e31228c.html https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1081Burleigh Grimes Exhibit WIClear Lake Museum Med No Clear Lake Area Historical Museum, 450 5th Ave The major's last spitballer is honored with a floor of the local museum in Clear Lake, where he is from. Roadside Baseball, pg 274
1082Hank Aaron Debut WIEau Claire Historic Site Med No Carson Park Stadium A statue and marker stands outside the stadium where Aaron made his minor league baseball debut in 1952. Roadside Baseball, pg 275
1083Billy Sullivan Birth Town WIFort Atkinson Historic Site Low No Jones Park, 615 Janesville Ave The turn-of-the-century defensive catcher, Billy Sullivan is honored in his hometown with a marker at the local park. Roadside Baseball, pg 276 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1084Addie Joss Exhibit WIJuneau Historic Site Med No Juneau City Park, Lincoln Dr and Mill St Legendary pitcher, Joss, is honored in his hometown with a marker and exhibit at the community center which is next to a ballfield named after him. Roadside Baseball, pg 276 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=22978
1085Simmons Field WIKenosha Current ballpark Low No Sheridan Rd and 78th St Simmons Field was built in 1920 for the company team of the Simmons Bedding Company. Since its been used by recreational, exhibition, and women's professional games. Roadside Baseball, pg 276
1093Pete Husting Marker WIMayville Historic Site Low No Limestone School Museum, 215 Main St Husting was born in Mayville a pitched for a few years for the Athletics starting in 1900. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=66240
640Birthplace of American League WIMilwaukee Historic Site Med Yes North Old World 3rd Street and West Kilbourn Avenue The Republican House, a hotel that stood on this site from 1886 to 1961, was the birthplace of baseball’s American League on March 5, 1900. Today the site is a parking lot for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The marker is on the fence outside the lot. https://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=30351 Roadside Baseball, pg 277
328Eclipse Park WIMilwaukee Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes bounded by West Clybourn Street, West Michigan Street, North Tenth Street, and North Eleventh Street The ground was home to the Milwaukee Grays of the National League during the 1878 season. Location now lies beneath Marquette interchange of I-43 with no markers or commemoration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baseball_parks_in_Milwaukee,_Wisconsin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclipse_Park_(Milwaukee)
329Wright Street Grounds WIMilwaukee Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes the block bounded by West Wright Street, West Clarke Street, North Eleventh Street, and North Twelfth Street Wright Street Grounds saw two partial seasons of major league ball. At the end of the 1884 season, the Brewers played a couple weeks in the Union Association before returning to the minor leagues. In 1885, the ballpark hosted the National League Chicago White Stockings for two staged games. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baseball_parks_in_Milwaukee,_Wisconsin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Street_Grounds
330Borchert Field WIMilwaukee Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes bounded by North 7th and 8th Streets, and Chambers and Burleigh Streets Home to the major league American Association Milwaukee Brewers in 1891, Borchert Field went on to host minor league Brewers' teams until 1952 when County Stadium made is obsolete. Its unique orientation had home plate face north at the middle of a block. The bounding streets forced the ballpark itself into a home plate shape. Today the site is fully occupied by I-43. Two blocks east of the actual site, Clinton Rose Park (at 5th & Chambers) hosts a recreational ballpark and a Borchert marker beyond its left field fence. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baseball_parks_in_Milwaukee,_Wisconsin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borchert_Field
331Lloyd Street Grounds WIMilwaukee Former ballpark (MLB) Low Yes eastern part of a block bounded by West North Avenue on the north, North 16th Street on the east, North 18th Street on the west and West Lloyd Street on the south Home to the Brewers of the minor Western League from 1895 to 1900 and one year the same major league Brewers for their inaugural year in 1901 (before moving to St. Louis as the Browns). The park closed after hosting the Western League Milwaukee Creams for 1902 to 1903 due to competition from Borchert Field. The field faced due north, so Lloyd Street ran directly behind home plate and the grandstand. No marker exists on the site today, which is a residential neighborhood. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baseball_parks_in_Milwaukee,_Wisconsin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Street_Grounds
332Miller Park WIMilwaukee Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 1 Brewers Way Miller Park consistently draws one of the strongest crowds even though Milwaukee is a smaller market. Known for its unique fan-style retractable roof, Miller at least keeps real grass with huge grow lights and open windows beyond the outfield. A couple Art murals of old Milwaukee stadiums line the concourse. Sausage and beer themes throughout from sausage races between innings to bratwursts with secret stadium sauce. The Uecker Seats - located in the uppermost reaches of the upper deck behind home plate, where they are obstructed by the retractable roof's pivot mechanism — really are named after longtime Brewers radio play-by-play man Bob Uecker, who heckled the umps from afar in those hilarious Miller Lite commercials back in the 1980s. Brewers Walk of Fame surrounds the ballpark with markers of Brewers greats. Statues of Bob Uecker, Robin Yount, Hank Aaron, and Bud Selig grace the front of the ballpark. A monument stands in the parking next to Helfaer Field (former County Stadium) honoring the construction workers who died during Miller Park's construction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_Park https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ballpark/attractions/walk-of-fame https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_Park_Walk_of_Fame Roadside Baseball, pg 278
333Hank Aaron State Trail WIMilwaukee Honorable naming Med Yes Begins at Milwaukee Art Museums, passes Miller Park 12-mile trail from the art museum to the ballpark to the Lakeshore State Park and beyond. There are even special signs on the way to point out important historical and natural information. Most signs are relatively near Miller Park. http://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/ Go bike the whole trail!
334Bernie Brewer beer keg chalet from County Stadium WIMilwaukee Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N Commerce St Bernie Brewer's huge beer keg chalet from Milwaukee County Stadium can be seen as part of Lakefront Brewery tour. http://deadballbaseball.com/?p=3512 http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/about Brewery was closed at time of visit. Must return.
335County Stadium WIMilwaukee Former ballpark (MLB) Med Yes 1 Brewers Way County Stadium played home to both the Braves and Brewers. Today in the parking lot of Miller Park, Helfaer Field is a youth ballpark constructed on the former site of County Stadium using the actual foul poles. On the concourse behind Helfaer Field’s third base is a marker noting the spot of County Stadium’s home plate. Behind Helfaer Field’s left field corner (on what was once County Stadium’s left field foul line) is a granite monument honoring the Milwaukee Braves. In the parking lot beyond Helfaer Field’s left field fence (Brewer 1) is an in-ground marker surrounded by red concrete bricks that honors Hank Aaron’s last home run. Bronze statues of Milwaukee greats such as Aaron and Yount stand outside the outfield wall. http://deadballbaseball.com/?p=3512 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_County_Stadium https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ballpark/helfaer-field Roadside Baseball, pg 278 Must return to visit parking lot artifacts and home plate marker.
1095Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame WIMilwaukee Museum Med No UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W Kilbourn Ave Over 100 inductees are cast in bronze outside the UW sports arena. https://www.wihalloffame.com/history
1096National Bobblehead Museum WIMilwaukee Museum Low No 170 S 1st St Lots of bobbleheads... https://www.bobbleheadhall.com/
10971901 Milwaukee Brewers WIMilwaukee Historic Site Med No 1 Brewers Way Located just outside the main Miller Park entrance, this marker commemorates the original Brewers of the nascent AL who eventually became the Orioles. https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103 https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=190787
1086Horlick Field WIRacine Current ballpark (MLB) Low No 1648 N Memorial Dr This old ballpark built in 1922 still stands with its stone wall. The women's league Racine Belles played there for many years, but now hosts amatuer ball and football. Roadside Baseball, pg 279
1087Addie Joss Marker WIWatertown Historic Site Med No Washington Park, 635 S 12th St A marker commemorates Addie Joss' brief time playing amatuer ball in Watertown before making it in the Bigs. Roadside Baseball, pg 280 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1088Fred Merkle Marker WIWatertown Historic Site Med No Octagon House, 919 Charles St Fred Merkle was born in Watertown. A marker commemorates all the positive things he accomplished to offset his unfair infamy for his 1908 play. Roadside Baseball, pg 280 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1089Fred Merkle Field WIWatertown Current ballpark (Recreational) Low No Washington Park, 635 S 12th St A local field is named after the local legend. Roadside Baseball, pg 281 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
1090Red Kleinow Marker WIWatertown Historic Site Low No Washington Park, 635 S 12th St Red is best known for catching for Addie Joss in his hometown of Watertown. Unlike Addie, Red went onto a below average career as a backup. Roadside Baseball, pg 281 https://www.facebook.com/David-Stalkers-Baseball-Memorial-Series-286357068668103/
841Bowen Field WVBluefield Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No Route 460 at Westgate Home to an Appalachian League team, Bowen Field is a historic ballpark built in 1939. Roadside Baseball, pg 129
842Watt Powell Park WVCharleston Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No 3403 MacCorkle Ave SE Home to an Appalachian League team, Watt Powell was a historic ballpark built in 1948. It was razed in 2005; only the light stands remain. Roadside Baseball, pg 129
843George Brett Hometown WVGlen Dale Historic Site Low No George Brett was born in Glen Dale. Signs both north and south of town proclaim their native son. Roadside Baseball, pg 130
1143Benjamin Franklin Hunt Gravesite WYGreybull Gravesite Low No Hillside Cemetery Ben Hunt played an unremarkable two years in the bigs in 1913. That is the best Wyoming has to offer. Roadside Baseball, pg 326
336Biggest Al bat in Canada ABEdmonton Art Low No
1152Nat Bailey Stadium BCVancouver Current ballpark (Minor league) Low No 33rd St and Ontario St Minor league baseball here since 1951. Roadside Baseball, pg 335
1144First Baseball Game in North America ONBeachville Historic Site High No King St and Queen St W North America's alleged first recorded game was played in Beachville in 1838. This history is based on a 1886 letter from Adam Ford to Sporting Life. Athough the letter has many similarities to the Abner Graves letter about the Cooperstown myth, Ford's letter is genuinely embraced in Canada and not substantially disproven. The original site is amongst houses close to the intersection of King St and Queen St W (which don't actually intersect). There are markers on each end of town and a great history in the local museum. Roadside Baseball, pg 331 https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/pittsfield-1791-and-beachville-1838-6b07d3f20497 https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/a-canadian-ball-game-of-1838-15019564f9a6
1145Beachville District Museum ONBeachville Museum High No 584371 Beachville Rd A plaque and display honor North America's alleged first recorded baseball game. https://beachvilledistrictmuseum.com/historyofbaseball
1146Labatt Memorial Park ONLondon Current ballpark (Minor league) Med No Riverside Dr and Wilson Ave What opened as Tecumseh Park in 1876 is likely today's oldest active ballpark. The Labatt Beer family owns it enabling minor league teams to play there. Roadside Baseball, pg 331
1149Babe Marchildon Plaque ONPenetanguishene Historic Site Low No Phil Marchildon Memorial Park The MLB pitcher born here is honored with a plaque and park in his name. Roadside Baseball, pg 333
337World's Largest baseball ONSault Ste Marie Art Low No https://sooball.com/Pages/1154/World_s_Largest_Baseball/ http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/17759
338Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame ONSt Mary's Museum High No 386 Church St Located in St Mary's since 1998, Canada's Cooperstown also features a small baseball complex, including seats from Exhibition Stadium. Roadside Baseball, pg 333
591Rogers Centre ONToronto Current ballpark (MLB) Med Yes Baseball in Canada. That's a thing. The "Skydome" offers an antiseptic experience just like any other dome. The most unqiue aspect is the adjoining hotel which has rooms with a view into the ballpark. Poutine in the concessions makes it Canadian. The retractable roof and the adjoining CN Tower round out the interesting features.
1150Babe Ruth's First Professional Home Run ONToronto Historic Site Med No Hanlan's Point Babe hit his only minor league home run at Hanlan's Point Stadium in 1914. The ballpark is long gone, but a marker remains. Roadside Baseball, pg 334
1151Maple Leaf Stadium ONToronto Former ballpark (Minor league) Med No Bathurst St and Lakeshore Blvd Maple Leaf Stadium served as the home for the Toronto Maple Leafs International League baseball team from 1926 to 1968. After it was razed, it was replaced with apartments in the shape of the ballpark. Roadside Baseball, pg 335
1147Delorimier Stadium QCMontreal Former ballpark (Minor league) Low No De Lorimier Ave and Ontario St Home to the Montreal Royals up until 1960, this ballpark kicked off numerous big leaguer careers. Today the ballpark is long gone with no marker. Roadside Baseball, pg 332
339Jackie Robinsons's home for a season QCMontreal Historic Site Low No 8232 De Gaspe Street http://www.apnmag.com/fall_2009/pomerance_jackierobinson.php
340Jackie Robinson plaque outside former location of his first stadium QCMontreal Historic Site Med No http://www.apnmag.com/fall_2009/pomerance_jackierobinson.php
341Jackie Robinson Statue QCMontreal Historic Site Med No Olympic Stadium The statue commemorates Robinson's professional white debut with the Montreal Royals. http://www.apnmag.com/fall_2009/pomerance_jackierobinson.php Roadside Baseball, pg 332
1148Jarry Park QCMontreal Current ballpark (MLB) High No 285 Faillon W The Expos played here from 1969 to 1976. Today the ballpark remains to host numerous non-baseball events. Roadside Baseball, pg 333
342Latino Baseball Hall of Fame Dominican RepublicLa Romana Museum Med No
343Japan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum JapanTokyo Dome Museum Med No
344Joe Sewell Gravesite AZTuscaloosa Gravesite Low No Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, 5434 Old Birmingham Highway, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404-4658, 205-553-3141 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/sewell-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/seweljo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11116 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/sewell.jpg
345Jocko Conlan Gravesite AZScottsdale Gravesite Low No Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257-4602, 480-945-2654 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/conlan-jocko http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/conlajo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2455 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/conlan.jpg
346Bill Dickey Gravesite ARLittle Rock Gravesite Low No Roselawn Memorial Park, 2801 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204-5632, 501-663-0248 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/dickey-bill http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dickebi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4651 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/dickey.jpg
347George Kell Gravesite ARSwifton Gravesite Low No Swifton Cemetery, Jackson County Road 75, 2/10 west of U. S. Hwy. 67, Swifton, Arkansas 72471 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/kell-george http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kellge01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35089189 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/kell.jpg
348Travis Jackson Gravesite ARWaldo Gravesite Low No Waldo Cemetery, Columbia County Road 27 and U. S. Hwy. 82, Waldo, Arkansas 71770 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/jackson-travis http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jackstr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=19921 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/jacksont.jpg
349Arky Vaughan Gravesite CAEagleville Gravesite Low No Eagleville Cemetery, west side of Main Street north of town, Eagleville, California 96110 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/vaughan-arky http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vaughar01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5860646 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/vaughan.jpg
350Harry Hooper Gravesite CAAptos Gravesite Med No Aptos Cemetery, adjacent to Resurrection Church, 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos, California 95003-3822 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hooper-harry http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoopeha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4121 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hooper.jpg
351Duke Snider Gravesite CAFallbrook Gravesite Med No Masonic Cemetery, Fallbrook, California HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/snider-duke http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/snidedu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66221599
352Biz Mackey Gravesite CALos Angeles Gravesite Low No Evergreen Cemetery, 204 N. Evergreen, Los Angeles, California 90033, 323-268-6714 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mackey-biz http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/mackebi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6157319 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mackey.jpg
353Casey Stengel Gravesite CAGlendale Gravesite Med No Forest Lawn Glendale, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, California 91205, 800-204-3131 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/stengel-casey http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/stengca01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=980 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/stengel.jpg
354Effa Manley Gravesite CACulver City Gravesite Low Yes Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City, California 90230-6500, 310-670-7697 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/manley-effa http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/manleef99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11408 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/manley.jpg
355Walter O'Malley Gravesite CACulver City Gravesite Med Yes Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City, California 90230-6500, 310-670-7697 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/omalley-walter http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/o%27malwa99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5262 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/omalley.jpg
356Bobby Wallace Gravesite CAInglewood Gravesite Low No Inglewood Park Cemetery, 3803 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, California 90301, 310-412-6500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wallace-bobby http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wallabo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6124 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wallace.jpg
357Sam Crawford Gravesite CAInglewood Gravesite Med No Inglewood Park Cemetery, 3803 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, California 90301, 310-412-6500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/crawford-sam http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/crawfsa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6123 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/crawford.jpg
358Leo Durocher Gravesite CALos Angeles Gravesite Med Yes Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, California 90068, 323-254-7251 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/durocher-leo http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/durocle01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3085 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/durocher.jpg
359Hank Greenberg Gravesite CALos Angeles Gravesite Med Yes Hillside Memorial Park & Mortuary, 6001 West Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90045, 310-641-0707 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/greenberg-hank http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/greenha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3828 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/greenberg.jpg
360Frank Chance Gravesite CALos Angeles Gravesite Med No Rosedale Cemetery, 1831 W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90007, 323-734-3155 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/chance-frank http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chancfr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1195 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/chance.jpg
361Tony Gwynn Gravesite CAPoway Gravesite Med No Dearborn Memorial Park, 14361 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, California 92064, 858-748-5760 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/gwynn.jpg
362Chick Hafey Gravesite CASt. Helena Gravesite Low No Holy Cross Cemetery, 2121 Spring Street, St. Helena, California 94574-2349, 707-963-1703 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hafey-chick http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hafeych01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3617 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hafey.jpg
363Bid McPhee Gravesite CASan Diego Gravesite Low No Cypress View Mausoleum, 3953 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California 92113-1794, 619-263-3151 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mcphee-bid http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcphebi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6138193 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mcphee.jpg
364George Kelly Gravesite CAColma Gravesite Med No Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Old Mission Road, Colma, California 94014, 650-756-2060 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/kelly-george http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kellyge01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3248 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/kellyg.jpg
365Joe DiMaggio Gravesite CAColma Gravesite High Yes Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Old Mission Road, Colma, California 94014, 650-756-2060 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/dimaggio-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dimagjo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4701 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/dimaggio.jpg
366Tony Lazzeri Gravesite CAEl Cerrito Gravesite Med No Sunset Mausoleum, 101 Colusa Avenue, El Cerrito, California 94530-4118, 510-526-6212 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lazzeri-tony http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lazzeto01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3246 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lazzeri.jpg
367Ernie Lombardi Gravesite CAOakland Gravesite Med No Mountain View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont, Oakland, California 94611-4294, 510-658-2588 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lombardi-ernie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lombaer01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1465">Find-A_Grave pagehttp://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lombardi.jpg
368Lefty Gomez Gravesite CASan Rafael Gravesite Med No Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, 2500 5th Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901, 415-459-2500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/gomez-lefty http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gomezle01.shtml">Baseball-reference page
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3245 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/gomez.jpg
369Eddie Mathews Gravesite CASanta Barbara Gravesite Med Yes Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93108-2828, 805-969-3231 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mathews-eddie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/matheed01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20780 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mathews.jpg
370Jim O'Rourke Gravesite CTStratford Gravesite Low No St. Michael’s Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, Connecticut 06615-6489, 203-378-0404 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/orourke-jim http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/o%27rouji01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21216 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/orourke.jpg
371Morgan Bulkeley Gravesite CTHartford Gravesite Low No Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06114-2718, 860-956-3311 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/bulkeley-morgan http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/bulkemo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21217 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bulkeley.jpg
372George Weiss Gravesite CTNew Haven Gravesite Low No Evergreen Cemetery, 92 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut 06519-5558, 203-624-5505 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/weiss-george http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/weissge99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1088 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/weiss.jpg
373Roger Connor Gravesite CTWaterbury Gravesite Low Yes Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hamilton Avenue and Silver Street, Waterbury, Connecticut 06706 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/connor-roger http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/connoro01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21218 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/connor.jpg
374Vic Willis Gravesite DENewark Gravesite Low Yes St. John’s Cemetery, W. Park Place and Elkton Road, Newark, Delaware 19711 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/willis-vic http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willivi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18831 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/willis.jpg
375Bill McGowan Gravesite DEWilmington Gravesite Low No Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19805-3737, 302-656-3323 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mcgowan-bill http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/mcgowbi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2738 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mcgowan.jpg
376Judy Johnson Gravesite DEWilmington Gravesite Low No Silverbrook Cemetery, 3300 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19805-1435, 302-658-0953 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/johnson-judy http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/johnsju99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18833
377Nap Lajoie Gravesite FLDaytona Beach Gravesite Med Yes Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3938, 386-253-7603 HOF Gravesite. Also site of NASCAR Fireball Roberts with huge bible gravestone. http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lajoie-nap http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lajoina01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5963 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lajoie.jpg http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=4722632
378Dazzy Vance Gravesite FLHomosassa Springs Gravesite Med Yes Stage Stand Cemetery, East Side of U. S. Hwy. 19, 1/4 mile south of Yulee Road, Homosassa Springs, Florida 34447 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/vance-dazzy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vanceda01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5964 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/vance.jpg
379Bill Terry Gravesite FLJacksonville Gravesite Low No Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32206-1435, 904-353-3649 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/terry-bill http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/terrybi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5959 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/terry.jpg
380Bill Klem Gravesite FLCoral Gables Gravesite Med Yes Graceland Memorial Park, 4580 SW 8th Street, Coral Gables, Florida 33134-2543, 305-446-2922 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/klem-bill http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/klembi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10682 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/klem.jpg
381Jimmie Foxx Gravesite FLMiami Gravesite Med Yes Flagler Memorial Park, 5301 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33134, 305-446-7625 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/foxx.jpg
382Max Carey Gravesite FLMiami Gravesite Low Yes Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3216 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33135, 305-445-5425 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/carey-max http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/careyma01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10683 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/carey.jpg
383Ed Walsh Gravesite FLPompano Beach Gravesite Med No Forest Lawn North, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064, 954-523-6700 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/walsh-ed http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walshed01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5957 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/walsh.jpg
384Joe Tinker Gravesite FLOrlando Gravesite Med Yes Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, 407-246-2616 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/tinker-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/tinkejo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5962 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/tinker.jpg
385Ray Dandridge Gravesite FLPalm Bay Gravesite Low No Fountainhead Memorial, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909, 321-727-3977 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/dandridge-ray http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/dandrra99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5953 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/dandridge.jpg
386Bill McKechnie Gravesite FLBradenton Gravesite Low No Manasota Memorial Cemetery, 1221 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34203-4807, 941-755-2688 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mckechnie-bill http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/mckecbi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5813 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mckechnie.jpg
387Paul Waner Gravesite FLBradenton Gravesite Low No Manasota Memorial Cemetery, 1221 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34203-4807, 941-755-2688 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/waner-paul http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wanerpa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5960 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wanerp.jpg
388Hoyt Wilhelm Gravesite FLSarasota Gravesite Low Yes Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34232-2373, 941-371-4962 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wilhelm-hoyt http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wilheho01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6892380 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wilhelm.jpg
389Heinie Manush Gravesite FLSarasota Gravesite Low Yes Sarasota Memorial Park, 5833 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231-3927, 941-924-1993 HOF Gravesite. There seems to be some inconsistency in the spelling of Heinie's name. Most sources use "Heinie", but the gravestone uses "Heine" http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/manush-heinie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/manushe01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5961 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/manush.jpg
390Al Lopez Gravesite FLTampa Gravesite Low No Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610-8035, 813-626-3161 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lopez-al http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lopezal01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12213283 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lopez.jpg
391Billy Herman Gravesite FLTequesta Gravesite Low No Riverside Memorial Park, 19351 County Line Road, Tequesta, Florida 33469-2145, 561-747-1100 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/herman-billy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hermabi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5954 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/herman.jpg
392Gary Carter Gravesite FLTequesta Gravesite Med No Riverside Memorial Park, 19351 County Line Road, Tequesta, Florida 33469-2145, 561-747-1100 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/carter.jpg
393Luke Appling Gravesite GACumming Gravesite Low No Sawnee View Gardens, 1390 Dahlonega Highway (Hwy. 306), Cumming, Georgia 30040-4537, 770-887-2387 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/appling-luke http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/applilu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10923 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/appling.jpg
394Johnny Mize Gravesite GADemorest Gravesite Low No Yonah View Memorial Gardens, 255 Central Avenue (441 Historic Highway South), Demorest, Georgia 30535, 706-778-8599 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mize-johnny http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mizejo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3624 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mize.jpg
395Ty Cobb Gravesite GARoyston Gravesite High Yes Rosehill Cemetery, Route 17, Royston, Georgia 30663 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/cobb-ty http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cobbty01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=210 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/cobb.jpg
396Alexander Cartwright Gravesite HIHonolulu Gravesite High Yes Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuana Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-1771, 808-538-1538 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/cartwright-alexander http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/cartwal99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1283 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/cartwright.jpg The Baseball Fan's Bucket List, Santelli, pg 265
397Harmon Killebrew Gravesite IDPayette Gravesite High No Riverside Cemetery, 1969 River Road, Payette, Idaho 83661, 208-642-3434 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/killebrew-harmon http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/killeha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69956026 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/killebrew.jpg
398Old Hoss Radbourne Gravesite ILBloomington Gravesite High No Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 302 East Miller Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701-6727, 309-827-6950 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/radbourn-charles http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/radboch01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3557 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/radbourne.jpg
399Pete Hill Gravesite ILAlsip Gravesite Low No Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip, Illinois 60803-6072, 708-422-3020 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hill-pete http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/hillpe99.shtml http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hill.jpg
400Rube Foster Gravesite ILBlue Island Gravesite Med No Lincoln Cemetery, 12300 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois 60406, 773-445-5400 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/foster-rube http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/fosteru99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2395 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/fosterr.jpg
401William Hulbert Gravesite ILChicago Gravesite Low No Graceland Cemetery, 4001 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613, 773-525-1105 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hulbert-william http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/hulbewi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=522 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hulbert.jpg
402Cap Anson Gravesite ILChicago Gravesite Med No Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637-4726, 773-288-3800 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/anson-cap http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/ansonca01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2384 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/anson.jpg
403Kenesaw Mountain Landis Gravesite ILChicago Gravesite High No Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637-4726, 773-288-3800 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/landis-kenesaw http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/landike99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=600 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/landis.jpg
404Gabby Hartnett Gravesite ILDes Plaines Gravesite Low No All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1270, 847-298-0450 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hartnett-gabby http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hartnga01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4574 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hartnett.jpg
405Freddie Lindstrom Gravesite ILDes Plaines Gravesite Low No All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1270, 847-298-0450 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lindstrom-freddie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lindsfr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2933 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lindstrom.jpg
406Charles Comiskey Gravesite ILEvanston Gravesite Med No Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 301 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202, 847-864-3050 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2403 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/comiskey.jpg
407Ray Schalk Gravesite ILEvergreen Park Gravesite Low No Evergreen Cemetery, 8700 S. Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805-1097, 773-776-8434 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/schalk-ray http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/schalra01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2396 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/schalk.jpg
408Lou Boudreau Gravesite ILFrankfort Gravesite Low No Pleasant Hill Cemetery, East side of Elsner Road, 1/2 mile south of U. S. Rte. 30 (Lincoln Highway), Frankfort, Illinois HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/boudreau-lou http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/boudrlo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5860309
409Red Faber Gravesite ILNorridge Gravesite Low No Acacia Park Cemetery, 7800 W. Irving Park Road, Norridge, Illinois 60634-2135, 773-625-7800 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/faber-red http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/faberre01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2912 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/faber.jpg
410Will Harridge Gravesite ILSkokie Gravesite Low No Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois 60076-1196 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/harridge-will http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/harriwi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2406 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/harridge.jpg
411Deacon White Gravesite ILMendota Gravesite Med No Restland Cemetery, Northeast corner of 22nd Street and Route 251, Mendota, Illinois 61342, 815-539-5845 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/whitedeacon.jpg
412Warren Giles Gravesite ILMoline Gravesite Low No Riverside Cemetery, 6th Avenue and 29th Street, Moline, Illinois, 309-797-0790 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/giles-warren http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/gileswa99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21226
413Oscar Charleston Gravesite INIndianapolis Gravesite Low No Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222-4999, 317-241-9311 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/charleston-oscar http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/charlos99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2385 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/charleston.jpg
414Chuck Klein Gravesite INIndianapolis Gravesite Low No Holy Cross/St. Joseph Cemeteries, Meridian Street and Pleasant Run Parkway, Indianapolis, Indiana, 317-784-4439 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/klein-chuck http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kleinch01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2393 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/klein.jpg
415Stan Coveleski Gravesite INSouth Bend Gravesite Low No St. Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Cemetery, 24980 State Rd. 2, South Bend, Indiana 46619-5527, 574-282-1322 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/coveleski-stan http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/covelst01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2394 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/coveleski.jpg
416Edd Roush Gravesite INOakland City Gravesite Low No Montgomery Cemetery, 200 S., 1/5 mile east of 1200 E., Oakland City, Indiana 47660 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/roush-edd http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/roushed01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5976 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/roush.jpg
417Ban Johnson Gravesite INSpencer Gravesite Med No Riverside Cemetery, W. Wayne Street, one block west of S. West Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460, 812-829-3551 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/johnson-byron http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/johnsba99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1578 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/johnsonb.jpg
418Mordecai Brown Gravesite INTerre Haute Gravesite Med No Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 N. Clinton Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47805-1215, 812-466-5221 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/brown-mordecai http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brownmo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1713 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/brown.jpg
419Fred Clarke Gravesite KSWinfield Gravesite Med No St. Mary’s Cemetery, E. 12th Street between Wheat Road and Alexander Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/clarke-fred http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/clarkfr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4654 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/clarke.jpg
420Jim Bunning Gravesite KYFort Thomas Gravesite Low No St. Stephen Cemetery, 1523 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075, 859-441-0067 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bunning.jpg
421Pee Wee Reese Gravesite KYLouisville Gravesite Med No Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218-3236, 502-491-5950 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/reese-pee-wee http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/reesepe01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6152 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/reese.jpg
422Earle Combs Gravesite KYRichmond Gravesite Low No Richmond Cemetery, 606 E. Main Street, Richmond, Kentucky 40475-1652, 859-623-2529 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/combs-earle http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/combsea01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20716 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/combs.jpg
423Happy Chandler Gravesite KYVersailles Gravesite Med No Pisgah Presbyterian Church, 710 Pisgah Road, Versailles, Kentucky 40383-9215, 859-873-4161 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/chandler-happy http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/chandha99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2397 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/chandler.jpg
424Mel Ott Gravesite LANew Orleans Gravesite Low Yes Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, 504-486-6331 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ott-mel http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/ottme01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3765 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ott.jpg
425Ted Lyons Gravesite LAEdgerly Gravesite Low No Big Woods Cemetery, Hwy. 388 and Big Woods Cemetery Road (2.4 miles north of the Edgerly Cutoff), Edgerly, Louisiana HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lyons-ted http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lyonste01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9767 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lyons.jpg
426Leon Day Gravesite MDArbutus Gravesite Low Yes Arbutus Memorial Park, 1101 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, Maryland 21227, 410-242-2700 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/day-leon http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/dayle99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20712 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/day.jpg
427Ben Taylor Gravesite MDArbutus Gravesite Low Yes Arbutus Memorial Park, 1101 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, Maryland 21227, 410-242-2700 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/taylor-ben http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/taylobe99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20713 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/taylor.jpg
428Rube Marquard Gravesite MDBaltimore Gravesite Med No Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, 2100 Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21213-1335 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/marquard-rube http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marquru01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21215 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/marquard.jpg
429Wilbert Robinson Gravesite MDBaltimore Gravesite Low No New Cathedral Cemetery, 4300 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229-2899, 410-566-7770 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/robinson-wilbert http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/robinwi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4214 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/robinsonw.jpg
430Ned Hanlon Gravesite MDBaltimore Gravesite Low No New Cathedral Cemetery, 4300 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229-2899, 410-566-7770 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hanlon-ned http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hanlone01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4212 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hanlon.jpg
431John McGraw Gravesite MDBaltimore Gravesite High No New Cathedral Cemetery, 4300 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229-2899, 410-566-7770 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mcgraw-john http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/mcgrajo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=697 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mcgraw.jpg
432Joe Kelley Gravesite MDBaltimore Gravesite Low No New Cathedral Cemetery, 4300 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229-2899, 410-566-7770 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/kelley-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kellejo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4213 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/kelley.jpg
433Frank Baker Gravesite MDEaston Gravesite Med Yes Spring Hill Cemetery of Talbot County, Hanson Street and Aurora Street, Easton, Maryland HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/baker-frank http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bakerfr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4211 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/baker.jpg
434Lefty Grove Gravesite MDFrostburg Gravesite Med No Frostburg Memorial Park, 70 Green Street, Frostburg, Maryland 21532-1963, 301-689-6460 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/grove-lefty http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/grovele01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=426 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/grove.jpg
435Joe Haynes Gravesite MDBrentwood Gravesite Low Yes Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Maryland 20722-1897, 301-864-5090 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13507376/joe-haynes
436Calvin Griffith Gravesite MDBrentwood Gravesite Med Yes Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Maryland 20722-1897, 301-864-5090 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8392/calvin-r_-griffith
437Clark Griffith Gravesite MDBrentwood Gravesite Med Yes Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Maryland 20722-1897, 301-864-5090 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/griffith-clark http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/griffcl01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2386 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/griffith.jpg
438Sam Rice Gravesite MDBrinklow Gravesite Low No Woodside Cemetery, Haviland Mill Road, ½ mile northeast of S. R. 650 (New Hampshire Avenue), Brinklow, Maryland 20862 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/rice-sam http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ricesa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2192 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/rice.jpg
439Walter Johnson Gravesite MDRockville Gravesite High Yes Rockville Union Cemetery, 1 mile east of Highway 28 on Baltimore Road, Rockville, Maryland HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/johnson-walter http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnswa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2453 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/johnsonw.jpg http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?30507-Walter-Johnson-s-grave
440Smokey Joe Williams Gravesite MDSuitland Gravesite Med Yes Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 4001 Suitland Road, Suitland, Maryland 20746-1952, 301-568-8410 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/williams-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/willijo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4955 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/williamsj.jpg Upon departing the cemetery as I was taking photos of the entrance, an employee approached and informed me that photography was not allowed at the cemetery. After I informed her of my interest in history, the conversation turned cordial and she educated me of the historical significance of the cemetery and the numerous famous blacks buried there.
441George Wright Gravesite MABrookline Gravesite Med Yes Holyhood Cemetery, Heath Street, Brookline, Massachusetts HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wright-george http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wrighge01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2470 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wrightg.jpg
442John Clarkson Gravesite MACambridge Gravesite Low No Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-5524, 617-349-4890 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/clarkson-john http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3633 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/clarkson.jpg
443Tim Keefe Gravesite MACambridge Gravesite Low No Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-5524, 617-349-4890 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/keefe-tim http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/keefeti01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3640 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/keefe.jpg
444King Kelly Gravesite MAMattapan Gravesite Med Yes Mount Hope Cemetery, 355 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, Massachusetts 02126-3148, 617-635-7361 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/kelly-king http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kellyki01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5860524 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/kellym.jpg
445Frank Selee Gravesite MAMelrose Gravesite Low No Wyoming Cemetery, 205 Sylvan Street, Melrose, Massachusetts 02176-5428, 781-665-0405 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/selee-frank http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/seleefr99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4954 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/selee.jpg
446Tommy Connolly Gravesite MANatrick Gravesite Low No St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Pond Street, Natick, Massachusetts 01760, 508-655-2846 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/connolly-tom http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/connoto99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10168 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/connolly.jpg
447Hugh Duffy Gravesite MARoslindale Gravesite Low Yes Mount Calvary Cemetery, 366 Cummins Highway (Harvard Street and Cummins Highway), Roslindale, Massachusetts 02131, 617-325-6830 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/duffy-hugh http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/duffyhu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21219 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/duffy.jpg
448Tommy McCarthy Gravesite MARoslindale Gravesite Low Yes Mount Calvary Cemetery, 366 Cummins Highway (Harvard Street and Cummins Highway), Roslindale, Massachusetts 02131, 617-325-6830 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mccarthy-tommy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mccarto01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21220 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mccarthyt.jpg
449Eddie Collins Gravesite MAWeston Gravesite Med No Linwood Cemetery, U. S. Hwy. 20 and Linwood Avenue, Weston, Massachusetts 02493, 781-893-8695 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/collins-eddie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/collied01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2748 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/collinse.jpg
450Joe Cronin Gravesite MACenterville Gravesite Low No St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Pine Street (½ mile off Strawberry Hill Road), Centerville, Massachusetts HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/cronin-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cronijo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21221 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/cronin.jpg
451Jack Chesbro Gravesite MAConway Gravesite Low No Howland Cemetery, Shelburne Falls Road, Conway, Massachusetts 01341 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/chesbro-jack http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chesbja01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21214 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/chesbro.jpg
452Billy Hamilton Gravesite MALancaster Gravesite Low No Eastwood Cemetery, Old Common Road, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hamilton-billy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hamilbi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21222 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hamilton.jpg
453Rabbit Maranville Gravesite MASpringfield Gravesite Low No St. Michael’s Cemetery, 1601 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01109-2597, 413-733-0659 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/maranville-rabbit http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/maranra01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10235 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/maranville.jpg
454Candy Cummings Gravesite MAWare Gravesite Med No Aspen Grove Cemetery, 95 Pleasant Street, Ware, Massachusetts 01082, 413-967-9626 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/cummings-candy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cummica01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21223 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/cummings.jpg
455Jesse Burkett Gravesite MAWorchester Gravesite Low No St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01603, 508-757-7415 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/burkett-jesse http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/burkeje01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10173
456Larry MacPhail Gravesite MICass City Gravesite Low No Elkland Township Cemetery, 6897 Cass City Road, Cass City, Michigan 48726-9676, 517-872-1112 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/macphail-larry http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/macphla99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5860525 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/macphail.jpg
457Turkey Stearnes Gravesite MIClinton Township Gravesite Low No Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 21661 E. 14 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035-4101, 586-791-3486 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/stearnes-turkey http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/steartu99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5860639 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/stearnes.jpg
458Sam Thompson Gravesite MIDetroit Gravesite Low No Elmwood Cemetery, 1200 Elmwood Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207-3897, 313-567-3453 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/thompson-sam http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/thompsa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11676 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/thompson.jpg
459Hal Newhouser Gravesite MINovi Gravesite Low No Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, 43300 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48377-3017, 248-349-2784 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/newhouser-hal http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/newhoha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4230 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/newhouser.jpg
460Charlie Gehringer Gravesite MISouthfield Gravesite Low No Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034-2802, 248-350-1900 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/gehringer-charlie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gehrich01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11673 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/gehringer.jpg
461Harry Heilmann Gravesite MISouthfield Gravesite Low No Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034-2802, 248-350-1900 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/heilmann-harry http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/heilmha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2138 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/heilmann.jpg
462Kiki Cuyler Gravesite MIHarrisville Gravesite Low No St. Anne Cemetery, U. S. Hwy. 23 (about 1 mile south of town), Harrisville, Michigan HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/cuyler-kiki http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cuyleki01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3140 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/cuyler.jpg
463Dizzy Dean Gravesite MSBond Gravesite Med No Bond Cemetery, Bond, Mississippi (in town to the east side of U. S. Hwy. 49) HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/dean-dizzy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/deandi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=266 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/dean.jpg
464Bill Foster Gravesite MSWindsor Ruins Gravesite Low No Carbondale Cemetery, S. R. 552, 3.5 miles northwest of Alcorn and 1.6 miles southeast of the Windsor Ruins, Claiborne County, Mississippi HOF Gravesite. Unmarked grave. http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/foster-bill http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/fostebi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=19922 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/fosterb2.jpg
465Jake Beckley Gravesite MOHannibal Gravesite Low No Riverside Cemetery, State Route 79, Hannibal, Missouri HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/beckley-jake http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/becklja01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5972 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/beckley.jpg
466Bullet Rogan Gravesite MOKansas City Gravesite Low No Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2640 South Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64129, 816-836-3554 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/rogan-bullet http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/roganbu99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4089 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/rogan.jpg
467Zack Wheat Gravesite MOKansas City Gravesite Low No Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131-1510, 816-523-2114 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wheat-zack http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wheatza01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4648 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wheat.jpg
468Satchel Paige Gravesite MOKansas City Gravesite High No Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131-1510, 816-523-2114 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/paige-satchel http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/paigesa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1425 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/paige.jpg
469Kid Nichols Gravesite MOKansas City Gravesite Low No Mount Moriah & Freeman Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64131-3495, 816-942-2004, HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/nichols-kid http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nichoki01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4649 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/nichols.jpg
470Hilton Smith Gravesite MOKansas City Gravesite Low No Mount Moriah & Freeman Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64131-3495, 816-942-2004, HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/smith-hilton http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/smithhi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21227 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/smith.jpg
471J. L. Wilkinson Gravesite MOKansas City Gravesite Low No Mount Moriah & Freeman Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64131-3495, 816-942-2004, HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wilkinson-jl http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/wilkijl99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15770122 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wilkinson.jpg
472Cal Hubbard Gravesite MOMilan Gravesite Low No Oakwood Cemetery, Cherry Street, Milan, Missouri 63556 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hubbard-cal http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/hubbaca99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21213 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hubbard.jpg
473Red Schoendienst Gravesite MOAffton Gravesite Low No Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 Mackenzie Road, Affton, Missouri 63123, 314-352-5300 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html
474George Sisler Gravesite MOFrontenac Gravesite Med No Old Meeting House Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2250 N. Geyer Road, Frontenac, Missouri 63131 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/sisler-george http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sislege01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4420 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/sisler.jpg
475Stan Musial Gravesite MOCreve Coeur Gravesite Med No Bellerive Gardens, 740 N. Mason Road, Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141, 314-434-3933 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/musial.jpg
476Cool Papa Bell Gravesite MOSt Louis Gravesite High Yes St. Peter’s Cemetery, 2101 Lucas and Hunt Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63121-5013, 314-385-0841 HOF Gravesite. Bell's memorial is impressive. Ten foot high and made of African granite. http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/bell-cool-papa http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/bellco99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1804 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bell.jpg Roadside Baseball, pg 246
477Joe Medwick Gravesite MOSunset Hills Gravesite Low No St. Lucas Cemetery,11735 Denny Road, Sunset Hills, Missouri 63126-3008, 314-843-2100 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/medwick-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/medwijo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4421 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/medwick.jpg
478Sunny Jim Bottomley Gravesite MOSullivan Gravesite Low No I. O. O. F. Community Cemetery, North Church Street, Sullivan, Missouri 63080, 573-468-4879 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/bottomley-jim http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bottoji01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4650 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bottomley.jpg
479Grover Cleveland Alexander Gravesite NESt Paul Gravesite Med No Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, Nebraska 68873 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/alexander-grover http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alexape01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1812 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/alexander.jpg
480Mule Suttles (NYC) Gravesite NJBloomfield Gravesite Low No Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003, 973-748-1253 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/suttles-mule http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/suttlmu99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=13522681 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/suttles.jpg
481Frank Grant (NYC) Gravesite NJClifton Gravesite Low No East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 255 Main Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07014-1317, 973-777-1920 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/grant-frank http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/grantfr99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=13522751 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/grant.jpg
482Yogi Berra Gravesite NJHanover Gravesite Med Yes Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, 973-887-0286 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html
483Goose Goslin Gravesite NJSalem Gravesite Med No Baptist Cemetery, Yorke Street, Salem, New Jersey 08079 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/goslin-goose http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gosligo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18832 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/goslin.jpg
484Pop Lloyd Gravesite NJPleasantville Gravesite Low No Atlantic City Cemetery, South side of Washington Avenue between Doughty Road and New Road, Pleasantville, New Jersey 08232, 609-646-2260 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/lloyd-pop http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/lloydjo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5812 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/lloyd.jpg
485Ralph Kiner Gravesite NMFarmington Gravesite Low No Greenlawn Cemetery1606 N. Dustin Avenue, Farmington, New Mexico 87401, 505-325-0774 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/kiner.jpg
486Joe McCarthy Gravesite NYTonawanda Gravesite Low No Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Avenue, Tonawanda, New York 14217-1084, 716-873-6500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mccarthy-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/mccarjo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11669 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mccarthyj.jpg
487Jimmy Collins Gravesite NYLackawanna Gravesite Low Yes Holy Cross Cemetery, 2900 S. Park Avenue, Lackawanna, New York 14218-2498, 716-823-1197 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/collins-jimmy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colliji01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11674 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/collinsj.jpg
488Frank Frisch Gravesite NYBronx Gravesite Low No Woodlawn Cemetery, Webster Avenue and East 233rd Street, Bronx, New York 10470, 718-920-0500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/frisch-frankie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/friscfr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=369 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/frisch.jpg
489Alex Pompez Gravesite NYBronx Gravesite Low No Woodlawn Cemetery, Webster Avenue and East 233rd Street, Bronx, New York 10470, 718-920-0500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/pompez-alex http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/pompeal99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14512934 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/pompez.jpg
490Ford Frick Gravesite NYBronxville Gravesite Low Yes Christ Church Columbarium, 17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville, New York 10708-1599, 914-337-3544 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/frick-ford http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/frickfo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10239 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/frick.jpg
491Jackie Robinson Gravesite NYBrooklyn Gravesite High No Cypress Hills Cemetery, 833 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11208, 718-277-2900 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/robinson-jackie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/robinja02.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=882 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/robinsonj.jpg
492Henry Chadwick Gravesite NYBrooklyn Gravesite High Yes Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11214-4425, 718-768-7300 HOF Gravesite. Chadwick grave is set the idyllic location of Green-Wood cemetery in the formation of a baseball diamond. However, ironically, his gravestone is placed at the striker location ("home plate") of the "Massachusett's game". Chadwick, of course, popularized the "New York game" we know today with home plate at the apex of the diamond. http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/chadwick-henry http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/chadwhe99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1167 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/chadwick.jpg
493Babe Ruth Gravesite NYHawthorne Gravesite High Yes Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W. Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, New York 10532-2295, 914-592-5580 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ruth-babe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ruthba01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=919 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ruth.jpg
494Mickey Welch Gravesite NYQueens Gravesite Low No Calvary Cemetery, 4902 Laurel Hill Boulevard, Queens, New York 11377-7396, 718-786-8000 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/welch-mickey http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/welchmi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2735 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/welch.jpg
495Willie Keeler Gravesite NYQueens Gravesite Low No Calvary Cemetery, 4902 Laurel Hill Boulevard, Queens, New York 11377-7396, 718-786-8000 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/keeler-willie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/keelewi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2736 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/keeler.jpg
496Lee MacPhail Gravesite NYScarsdale Gravesite Low Yes St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, New York 10583, 914-723-6100 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/macphaillee.jpg Found in crypt. Difficult to see in.
497Sol White Gravesite NYStaten Island Gravesite Low No Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, 3201 Amboy Road, Staten Island, New York 10306-2703, 718-351-0764 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/white-sol http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/whiteso99.shtml http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/white.jpg
498John Montgomery Ward Gravesite NYUniondale Gravesite Med No Greenfield Cemetery, 650 Nassau Road, Uniondale, New York 11553-2799, 516-483-6500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ward-john http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wardjo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6169 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ward.jpg
499Lou Gehrig Gravesite NYValhalla Gravesite High Yes Kensico Cemetery, Commerce and Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, New York 10595, 914-949-0347 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/gehrig-lou http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gehrilo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=385 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/gehrig.jpg
500Ed Barrow Gravesite NYValhalla Gravesite Med Yes Kensico Cemetery, Commerce and Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, New York 10595, 914-949-0347 HOF Gravesite. Same section as Gehrig. Barrow was the Yankees executive durig the Rupert/Houston/Ruth era and beyond responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes magic. http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/barrow-ed http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/barroed99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2390 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/barrow.jpg
501Jacob Ruppert Gravesite NYValhalla Gravesite Med Yes Kensico Cemetery, Commerce and Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, New York 10595, 914-949-0347 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/rupert.jpg
502Bowie Kuhn Gravesite NYQuogue Gravesite Med No Quogue Cemetery, East side of Lamb Avenue, .4 miles south of Montauk Highway, Quogue, New York 11959 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/kuhn-bowie http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/kuhnbo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18422891 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/kuhn.jpg
503Johnny Evers Gravesite NYTroy Gravesite Med Yes St. Mary’s Cemetery, 54 Brunswick Road, Troy, New York 12180-7052, 518-272-0931 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/evers-johnny http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/eversjo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6470
504Dan Brouthers Gravesite NYWappingers Falls Gravesite Low Yes St. Mary’s Cemetery, Convent Avenue, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/brouthers-dan http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/broutda01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8497 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/brouthers.jpg
505Enos Slaughter Gravesite NCAllensville Gravesite Med No Allensville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 80 Dirgie Mine Road, Allensville (east of Roxboro), North Carolina 27573-9238 (northeast side of Denny’s Store Road, to the southeast of Dirgie Mine Road/Old Allensville Road), 336-599-2820 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/slaughter-enos http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/slaugen01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6793223 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/slaughter.jpg
506Catfish Hunter Gravesite NCHertford Gravesite Med No Cedarwood Cemetery, Hyde Park Road, Hertford, North Carolina 27944 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hunter-catfish http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hunteca01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6313 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hunter-2.jpg
507Rick Ferrell Gravesite NCGreensboro Gravesite Low No New Garden Friends Cemetery, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410-3231, 336-292-5487 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ferrell-rick http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/ferreri01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8211 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ferrell.jpg
508Buck Leonard Gravesite NCRocky Mount Gravesite Med Yes Gardens of Gethsemane, 3020 N. Raleigh Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27801-6411, 252-985-2265 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/leonard-buck http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/leonabu99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8213 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/leonard.jpg
509Willie Stargell Gravesite NCWilmington Gravesite Med No Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28409-2000, 910-799-1686, 910-791-4447 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/stargell-willie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stargwi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21212 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/stargell.jpg
510Buck Ewing Gravesite OHMount Washington Gravesite Low No Mount Washington Cemetery, Mount Washington, Ohio HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ewing-buck http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/ewingbu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5793 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ewing.jpg
511Waite Hoyt Gravesite OHCincinnati Gravesite Low No Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232-1954, 513-681-6680 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hoyt-waite http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoytwa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3108 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hoyt.jpg
512Miller Huggins Gravesite OHCincinnati Gravesite Med No Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232-1954, 513-681-6680 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/huggins-miller http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/huggimi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2038 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/huggins.jpg
513Walter Alston Gravesite OHDarrtown Gravesite Low Yes Darrtown Cemetery, Shollenbarger Road, Darrtown, Ohio 45056 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/alston-walter http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/alstowa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5086 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/alston.jpg
514Eppa Rixey Gravesite OHMilford Gravesite Low No Greenlawn Cemetery, 687 U. S. Highway 50, Milford, Ohio 45150-9701, 513-248-5094 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/rixey-eppa http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rixeyep01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3626 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/rixey.jpg
515Red Ruffing Gravesite OHBedford Heights Gravesite Low No Hillcrest Memorial Park, 26700 Aurora Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146, 440-232-0035 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ruffing-red http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ruffire01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6962 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ruffing.jpg
516Ed Delahanty Gravesite OHCleveland Gravesite Low No Calvary Cemetery, 10000 Miles Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44105, 216-696-6525 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/delahanty-ed http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/delahed01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6958 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/delahanty.jpg
517Bob Feller Gravesite OHGates Mill Gravesite Med No Gates Mills North Cemetery, Gates Mills North Cemetery, Southeast corner of River Oaks Trail and Chagrin River Road (2/10 of a mile north of Sherman Road), Gates Mills, Ohio HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/feller-bob http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fellebo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=62968869 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/feller.jpg
518Billy Evans Gravesite OHMayfield Heights Gravesite Low No Knollwood Cemetery, 1678 S. O. M. Center Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124-4149, 440-442-2800 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/evans-billy http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/evansbi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6960 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/evans.jpg
519Elmer Flick Gravesite OHTwinsburg Gravesite Low No Crown Hill Cemetery, 8592 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087-2128, 330-425-8128 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/flick-elmer http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/flickel01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3615 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/flick.jpg
520Billy Southworth Gravesite OHColumbus Gravesite Low No Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223-2618, 614-444-1123 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/southworth-billy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/southbi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6819169 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/southworth.jpg
521Ray Brown Gravesite OHDayton Gravesite Low Yes Greencastle Cemetery, 2045 Nicholas Road, Dayton, Ohio 45418-2722, 937-263-6321 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/brown-ray http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/brownra99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20714872 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/brownray.jpg
522Harry Stevens Gravesite OHNiles Gravesite Med No Niles Union Cemetery Stevens was an innovative vendor for the turn of the century Giants and is credited with inventing the hot dog in a roll at a Giants game. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22560/harry-mosley-stevens
523Cy Young Gravesite OHPeoli Gravesite High No Peoli Cemetery (in yard of United Methodist Church), State Route 258, Peoli, Ohio HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/young-cy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/youngcy01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1251 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/young.jpg
524Jesse Haines Gravesite OHPhillipsburg Gravesite Low Yes Bethel Cemetery, Phillipsburg Road, Phillipsburg, Ohio 45354 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/haines-jesse http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/haineje01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4640 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/haines.jpg
525Branch Rickey Gravesite OHRushtown Gravesite High No Rushtown Cemetery, Rushtown, Ohio HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/rickey-branch http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/rickebr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6644 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/rickey.jpg
526Roger Brenahan Gravesite OHToledo Gravesite Low No Calvary Cemetery, 2224 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio 43607-3417, 419-536-3751 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/bresnahan-roger http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bresnro01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6964 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bresnahan.jpg
527Addie Joss Gravesite OHToledo Gravesite Low No Woodlawn Cemetery,1502 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606-4045, 419-472-2186 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/joss-addie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jossad01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6963 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/joss.jpg
528Bobby Doerr Gravesite ORJunction City Gravesite Low No Rest Lawn Memorial Park, 94335 Territorial Highway, Junction City, Oregon 97448, 541-998-5810 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/doerr.jpg
529Warren Spahn Gravesite OKHartshorne Gravesite Med No Elmwood Cemetery, West side of N. 9th Street, 1 mile north of U. S. Hwy. 270, Hartshorne, Oklahoma HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/spahn-warren http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/spahnwa01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8124436 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/spahn.jpg
530Joe McGinnity Gravesite OKMcAlester Gravesite Low No Oak Hill Cemetery, 1311 East Washington, McAlester, Oklahoma 74501, 918-423-7807 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mcginnity-joe http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcginjo01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3622 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mcginnity.jpg
531Carl Hubbell Gravesite OKMeeker Gravesite Low No Meeker New Hope, State Highway 18, Meeker, Oklahoma 74855 (1 mile south of U. S. Hwy. 62) HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hubbell-carl http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hubbeca01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4468 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hubbell.jpg
532Lloyd Waner Gravesite OKOklahoma City Gravesite Low No Rose Hill Burial Park, 6001 NW Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118-1299, 405-842-5117 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/waner-lloyd http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wanerll01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4653 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wanerl.jpg
533Eddie Plank Gravesite PAGettysburg Gravesite Med Yes Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325-2611, 717-334-4121 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/plank-eddie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/planked01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3777 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/plank.jpg
534Bucky Harris Gravesite PAHughestown Gravesite Low Yes St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rock Street and Center Street, Hughestown, Pennsylvania 18640 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/harris-bucky http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/harribu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3698 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/harris.jpg
535Herb Pennock Gravesite PAKennett Square Gravesite Low Yes Union Hill Cemetery, 424 N. Union Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348-2428, 610-444-4554 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/pennock-herb http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pennohe01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4467 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/pennock.jpg
536Christy Mathewson Gravesite PALewisburg Gravesite High Yes Lewisburg Cemetery, 201 S. 7th Street, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837-1823 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mathewson-christy http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mathech01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1577 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mathewson.jpg
537Hugh Jennings Gravesite PAMoscow Gravesite Low No St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Route 435 and Main Street, Moscow, Pennsylvania 18444, 570-842-8411 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/jennings-hugh http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jennihu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3696 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/jennings.jpg
538Nestor Chylak Gravesite PAPeckville Gravesite Low Yes Saint Cyril and Methodius Church Cemetery, Peckville, Pennsylvania HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/chylak-nestor http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/chylane99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4953 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/chylak.jpg
539Harry Wright Gravesite PABala Cynwyd Gravesite High Yes West Laurel Hills Cemetery, 215 Belmont, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004-1390, 610-664-1591 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wright-harry http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/wrighha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2471 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wrighth.jpg
540George Davis Gravesite PAFernwood Gravesite Low No Fernwood Cemetery, 6501 Baltimore Avenue, Fernwood, Pennsylvania 19050-2754, 610-623-0333 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/davis-george http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/davisge01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3781 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/davis.jpg
541Connie Mack Gravesite PACheltenham Gravesite Med Yes Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Avenue and Easton Road, Cheltenham, Pennsylvania 19150, 215-247-0691 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mack-connie http://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/mackco01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=658 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mack.jpg
542Richie Ashburn Gravesite PAGladwyne Gravesite Low No Gladwyne Methodist Church Cemetery, 316 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania 19035-1537, 610-649-6726 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/ashburn-richie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/ashburi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2749 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/ashburn.jpg
543Louis Santop Gravesite PAPhiladelphia Gravesite Low Yes Philadelphia National Cemetery, Haines Street and Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19138, 609-877-5460 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/santop-louis http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/santolo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14480311 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/santop.jpg
822Del Ennis Gravesite PARoslyn Gravesite Med No Lawnview Section, Lot 102, Hillside Cemetery, 2556 Susquehanna Road Phillies Hall of Fame Member https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3614/del-ennis
544Chief Bender Gravesite PARoslyn Gravesite Med Yes Hillside Cemetery, 2556 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn, Pennsylvania 19001, 215-884-0696 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/bender-chief http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bendech01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=4819 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bender.jpg
545Josh Gibson Gravesite PAPittsburgh Gravesite Med No Allegheny Cemetery, 4734 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201-2999, 412-682-1624 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/gibson-josh http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/gibsojo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3160 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/gibsonj.jpg
546Pud Galvin Gravesite PAPittsburgh Gravesite Low No Calvary Cemetery 718 Hazelwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217-2807, 412-421-9959 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/galvin-pud http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/galvipu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5198 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/galvin.jpg
547Cum Posey Gravesite PAPittsburgh Gravesite Low No Homestead Cemetery, 2257 Main Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235-3638, 412-461-1818 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/posey-cum http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/poseycu99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11404 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/posey.jpg
548Pie Traynor Gravesite PAPittsburgh Gravesite Low No Homewood Cemetery, South Dallas and Aylesboro Avenues, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, 412-421-1822 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/traynor-pie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/traynpi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3695 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/traynor.jpg
549Honus Wagner Gravesite PAPleasant Hills Gravesite High No Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania 15236-4636, 412-655-4500 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wagner-honus http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wagneho01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1065 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wagner.jpg
550Barney Dreyfuss Gravesite PAPittsburgh Gravesite Med Yes West View Cemetery, 4720 Perry Highway (U. S. Route 19), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229-2293, 412-931-1600 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/dreyfuss-barney http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/dreyfba99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18493 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/dreyfuss.jpg
551Nellie Fox Gravesite PASt. Thomas Gravesite Low No St. Thomas Cemetery, Pioneer Drive .3 miles south of U. S. Hwy. 30, St. Thomas, Pennsylvania 17252 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/fox-nellie http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/foxne01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3697 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/fox.jpg
552Willie Wells Gravesite TXAustin Gravesite Low No Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota, Austin, Texas 78702, 512-463-0605 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wells-willie http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/wellswi99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2364 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wells2005.jpg
553Mickey Mantle Gravesite TXDallas Gravesite High Yes Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7403 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225, 214-363-5401 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mantle-mickey http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mantlmi01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1239 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/mantle2005.jpg
554Rogers Hornsby Gravesite TXHornsby Bend Gravesite Med Yes Hornsby Bend Cemetery, Farm Road 969, 1/2 mile northwest of Farm Road 973, Hornsby Bend, Texas HOF Gravesite. The Hornsby family cemetery is located down a private road behind a gate. The entrance sometimes has no trespassing signs; sometimes has a welcoming sign. https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/641435 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/hornsby-rogers http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hornsro01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2365 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/hornsby.jpg No trespassing sign kept me out of the cemetery. Return to hopefully find the welcoming sign.
555Willard Brown Gravesite TXHouston Gravesite Low No Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038, 281-447-8686 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/brown-willard http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brownwi02.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=13497335 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/brownwillard.jpg
556Tris Speaker Gravesite TXHubbard Gravesite Med Yes Fairview Cemetery, NW Second Street, 1/4 mile southwest of North Mesquite Avenue, Hubbard, Texas 76648, 254-576-2531 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/speaker-tris http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/speaktr01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=965 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/speaker.jpg
557Ross Youngs Gravesite TXSan Antonio Gravesite Low Yes Mission Park Cemetery South, 1700 Southeast Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214-2813, 210-924-4242 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/youngs-ross http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/youngro01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9199 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/youngs.jpg
558Rube Waddell Gravesite TXSan Antonio Gravesite Med Yes Mission Park Cemetery South, 1700 Southeast Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214-2813, 210-924-4242 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/waddell-rube http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wadderu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9200 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/waddell.jpg
559Andy Cooper Gravesite TXWaco Gravesite Low Yes Greenwood Cemetery, between Earle Street and Cotton Belt Avenue, Waco, Texas HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/cooper-andy http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/coopean99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15685451 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/cooper.jpg
560Jud Wilson Gravesite VAArlington Gravesite Low No Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22201, 703-697-2131 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wilson-jud http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/wilsoju99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8154103 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wilsonj.jpg
561Amos Rusie Gravesite WASeattle Gravesite Low No Acacia Cemetery, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, Washington 98125, 206-362-5525 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/rusie-amos http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rusieam01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7436 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/rusie.jpg
562Earl Averill Gravesite WASnohomish Gravesite Low No Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, 8601 Riverview Road, Snohomish, Washington 98290, 360-568-4090 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/averill-earl http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/averiea01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3609 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/averill.jpg
563Hack Wilson Gravesite WAMartinsburg Gravesite Low No Rosedale Cemetery, 2060 Rosedale Road, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401-9116, 304-263-4922 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/wilson-hack http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wilsoha01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2688 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/wilson.jpg
564Burleigh Grimes Gravesite WIClear Lake Gravesite Low No Clear Lake Cemetery, 5th Street and South Avenue West (Veterans Memorial Drive), Clear Lake, Wisconsin 54005 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/grimes-burleigh http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/grimebu01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2387 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/grimes.jpg
565Al Simmons Gravesite WIMilwaukee Gravesite Low No St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, 3801 South 6th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221-1703, 414-483-3663 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/simmons-al http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/simmoal01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2404 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/simmons.jpg
566Dave Bancroft Gravesite WISuperior Gravesite Low No Greenwood Cemetery, 8402 Tower Avenue, Superior, Wisconsin 54880-6132, 715-392-2837 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/bancroft-dave http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bancrda01.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2400 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/bancroft.jpg
567Cristobal Torriente Gravesite NYQueens Gravesite Low No Calvary Cemetery, 4902 Laurel Hill Boulevard, Queens, New York 11377-7396, 718-786-8000 HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/torriente-cristobal http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/torricr99.shtml http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/torriente.jpg
568Jose Mendez Gravesite CubaHavana Gravesite Low No Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón, Havana, Cuba HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/mendez-jose http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/mendejo99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87407720 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/torrientemendez2.jpg
569Martin Dihigo Gravesite CubaCienfuegos Gravesite Low No Cementerio Municipal Cruces, Cruces, Cienfuegos, Cuba HOF Gravesite http://stewthornley.net/halloffamegraves.html http://baseballhall.org/hof/dihigo-martin http://www.baseball-reference.com/nonmlbpa/dihigma99.shtml http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20686 http://stewthornley.net/halloffamephotos/dihigo-krieger.jpg
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