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Holy Cross Partners with City of Worcester and Futures League to Bring Baseball Back to Worcester

September 30, 2013 - Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Worcester Bravehearts News Release


WORCESTER, Mass. - At a press conference on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross overlooking Fitton Baseball Field, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of Holy Cross, and Michael V. O'Brien, Worcester's city manager, announced a new partnership with the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England (FCBL) and local team owner John W.S. Creedon, Jr.

Also attending today's announcement were Timothy Murray, president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce; Christopher Hall, Futures League Commissioner; city officials; and members of the Holy Cross community.

"This partnership will create a wonderful destination for enjoying baseball beginning next season," said Fr. Boroughs. "It is another example of how we strive to be an integral part of the community of Worcester and become actively engaged - particularly with our nearest neighbors on College Hill and in South Worcester - in making our city an even better place to live, work, and raise families.

"We are very excited about the Future League's plans for Fitton Field during the summer, and look forward to working with John, Chris and their teams to make this enterprise a great success."

Fr. Boroughs and Creedon signed a memorandum of understanding during the press announcement. Details about the season, team name, schedules, and other matters are in the process of being finalized and opening day for the inaugural 2014 season is anticipated to be in early June.



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