Hall of Fame


Larry A. Chance - Player

Inducted in 2025

Born in Nassawadox, Virginia, Larry has dedicated a lifetime to baseball here on the Eastern Shore. In his younger days, he played little league and Babe Ruth baseball where he was an integral part of numerous wining teams. In high school, Larry played for the Atlantic Cardinals, where he was a starting pitcher and shortstop. His teams won the district title in 1975 and 1976 while competing with strong teams from the Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas. In his senior year, his pitching record was 5-2 with a 1.92 ERA and he hit .384 with 3 home runs. After a ten year layoff, Larry signed on to play for the Virginia Shores of the Eastern Shore Baseball League. He played under Hall of Fame manager Dave Tyler from 1987 to 1990 as a shortstop and pitcher. At 65 years old, Larry is still playing baseball, now in an over 50 league in Salisbury. However, Larry's biggest impact on baseball on the Eastern Shore may be his coaching and training of young athletes. He managed teams in little league, high school, and American Legion and trained numerous baseball and softball players who went on to be collegiate athletes.