James B. ‘Mickey’ Vernon
Born Marcus Hook, Pa. April 22, 1918
U. S. Navy Veteran
Two-Time American League
Batting Champion
1946 • .353
1953 • .337
Played in Major leagues in Four Decades
Seven-time American League All-Star
Lifetime BA of .286
2,495 Hits .... 1,311 RBIs
Role Model...Mentor...Great Guy
A Gentleman's Gentleman
Marker is on Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
