Welcome to Eldredge Park! | 3 | Present this ad at time of purchase and receive off See store for details 20% ORLEANS FIREBIRDS 2017 YEARBOOK OrleansFirebirds.com WHO’S NUMBER 1? A m o n g our sponsors’ banners on the outfield fences, there’s another sign that may need some explanation. It’s the representation of the retired jersey #1, which was worn by John Castleberry, who first arrived in Orleans in 1983 as an assistant coach and then became the CCBL’s youngest field manager the following year. During John’s tenure as skipper of the Cardinals, fans came to expect that the team would make the playoffs; his 1986 squad won the CCBL championship and he was named Manager of the Year. John took a squad of Cape Leaguers to the 1988 Boardwalk and Baseball Tournament in Florida, where they won the title and brought nationwide recognition to the CCBL by using wood bats, while the other collegiate summer teams competed with aluminum. Many of John’s former players have enjoyed a career in pro baseball, continuing to this day in coaching, scouting, administrative and broadcasting roles. John’s college coaching career included Portland State College (OR), the University of Washington, and George Washington University; he was inducted into the GW Hall of Fame in 2001. Since 1992, John has been a professional scout, beginning with the Florida Marlins (one World Series ring), followed by the Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies (one World Series ring), and San Francisco Giants (three World Series rings) where he is now the East Coast Supervisor. We are fortunate that John’s scouting itinerary includes an annual trip to scout the CCBL. He and his wife Kate now own a home here, and John serves as an honorary director for the Firebirds. �� Thanks for joining us for another exciting Cape Cod Baseball League season. Now in its 133rd season, the Cape Cod Baseball League made the transition from “town team” to collegiate competition in the mid-60’s, and is now comprised of ten franchises whose players are selected from the finest college baseball programs in the nation. We have several exciting special events planned the 2017 season. At the July 4 game against Chatham Anglers we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the “New” Eldredge Park baseball field. In 1967 extensive renovations and improvements were made resulting in the iconic baseball venue that exists today. Our “Playing Above the Influence” event returns this year on July 15 in conjunction with Gosnold and the Brewster Whitecaps. Last, but not least, the Cape League All- Star game is in Wareham on July 22. Be sure to check our website, www.orleansfirebirds.com, for other special events and rainout rescheduling. Thanks to all members of the Firebirds organization: our players, coaches, bat kids, interns, volunteers, host families, and others, many of whom work year round to make the Firebirds season possible. Equally important, thanks to our fans, for your extraordinary support over the years. There is no admission or parking fees to our games, and we are dependent on your generosity via donations at the games, souvenir purchases and Firebird Fan Club memberships. Special thanks to the members of our Firebirds Fan Club whose contributions really make a huge difference to the team. To join see page 67 for more info. We hope to see you often at picturesque Eldredge Park! Gene Hornsby, President, Orleans Athletic Association your total purchase Exclusions apply 22 Main Street, Orleans, MA 02653 508-255-0158 Take a break from the beach & head to Snow’s for a unique shopping experience. We are proud to support the Orleans Firebirds. Valid through Sept. 30, 2017 www.SnowsCapeCod.com C163
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