FRONTIER LEAGUE TO INDUCT BILL LEE INTO HALL OF FAME
The Frontier League Office and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Commissioner Emeritus Bill Lee will be the only inductee into the Frontier League Hall of Fame for 2024. Lee began his job as the first Commissioner of the League on June 1,1994. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his employment, Lee will be inducted on Saturday June 1, which is being celebrated as Bill Lee Day. The event will take place at the Gateway Grizzlies' Ballpark, prior to their game with the Evansville Otters.
Lee says, "I am deeply honored to join the Hall of Fame with many wonderful individuals that have helped to shape the Frontier League into what it is today. I cherish the memories I have of my 27 years as Commissioner. It is wonderful to reflect on the memorable moments, players, coaches, managers, umpires, owners, staffs and fans that I have met throughout the League. I have been blessed to have had a job that I loved. I hope to see a lot of old friends at the induction ceremony."
Commissioner Steve Tahsler says, "Bill joined the Frontier League at a pivotal time, just prior to the 1994 season. His leadership and foresight expanded the League from small towns in the Ohio Valley region to the current 16 team alignment which covers eight states and two Canadian provinces. I have had the pleasure of working with Bill for the past 27 years and greatly appreciate his contributions to my career plus the game of baseball overall."
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The gates of Grizzlies Ballpark will open at 4:30 PM. The ceremony will be in a specially designated area of the stadium, that will be reserved for the evening. It will begin at 5:00 PM and last approximately 30 minutes. The all-inclusive tickets for the event are $35.00 and include the game ticket, food, soda and beer. Tickets may be purchased through the Gateway Grizzlies ticket outlets or through the QR code below.
About the Frontier League
The Frontier League debuted in 1993 and is the largest of the Major League Baseball Partner Leagues, featuring teams stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and from the Ohio River to the St. Lawrence Seaway. More information and the complete 2024 schedule can be found at frontierleague.com.
