
Braves name Blackwell assistant GM
May 1, 2006 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release
Richmond, VA - The Richmond Braves of the International League have named veteran baseball executive Bill Blackwell their new Assistant General Manager. Blackwell replaces Toby Wyman, who departs the Braves after five years to start his own business.
Blackwell joins the Braves after spending four seasons as the Vice President/General Manager of the IL's Charlotte Knights. Blackwell began his baseball career as the General Manager of the South Atlantic League's Shelby Mets in 1982 and has since run the Columbia Mets, Jackson Generals, Greensboro Bats, and Knights.
Blackwell spent a decade as a radio sportscaster prior to moving into baseball administration. He is a member of The South Atlantic League Hall of Fame, and the Springfield, IL Sports Hall of Fame. Blackwell earned three South Atlantic League Executive of the Year awards and was the Texas League Executive of the Year in 1992.
"I am happy to be back in baseball and I appreciate the opportunity that Bruce (Baldwin, R-Braves General Manager) has given me to join one of the most well respected organizations in baseball." "I look forward to working to promote Braves baseball and helping to achieve great things here," Blackwell added.
Braves GM Bruce Baldwin said, "We appreciate Toby's dedication and service to our organization. His departure certainly leaves a void. We are very fortunate however, that we are able to bring in someone of Bill's experience and accomplishments in baseball."
Wyman said, "I am grateful to Bruce Baldwin and the Atlanta Braves for giving me the opportunity to work for what I believe is the best organization in sports, both in terms of baseball and people. I am excited about the prospects of applying the skills I was able to learn with the Braves in my new business, UTEXT Sports."
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