SAL1 Greensboro Grasshoppers

Miss Babe Ruth Statue Vandalized, Stolen

Published on July 12, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release


GREENSBORO -The Miss Babe Ruth statue, located at the southeast corner of NewBridge Bank Park, was stolen over the weekend, according to Greensboro Grasshoppers President and General Manager Donald Moore.

Since June 2008, the likeness of the popular Labrador retriever has sat next to the bench with a smiling Guilford the Grasshopper likeness.

"It is really sad that someone would steal the statue of Babe," said Moore. "At every game, kids clamor to sit on that bench with Babe and Guilford. It adds such a classy touch to an already beautiful ballpark with our two most recognizable mascots sitting there," Moore continued. "People come from far and wide to have their pictures taken. It is a sad day for our community.'

The fiberglass, life-size statue was custom-made by Fun Enterprises, LLC, of Beachwood, Ohio, and was bolted four inches into concrete.

"It was clearly a malicious act of vandalism, as her paws are still intact. We are already moving forward with having the statue replaced, but, unfortunately, it will take weeks, if not months to get a new one made. In the interim, we want to find the person who stole the statue, and we're willing to pay $1,000 for information leading to the thief's arrest and conviction," Moore continued.

The Grasshoppers open a seven game home stand tonight, ironically with Master Yogi Berra's Bark in the Park, dog owners are encouraged to bring their pooches to the game. Please visit www.gsohoppers.com or call (336) 268-2255 for additional information.

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