Randy Ingle to be Inducted in South Atlantic League Hall of Fame

April 24, 2014 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

Rome, GA - Eric Krupa, President of the South Atlantic League, has announced the members of the Class of 2014 for the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame and former Rome Braves manager Randy Ingle is among those selected. The new inductees will be honored as part of the festivities surrounding the 55th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game, scheduled to be played on June 17, 2014, at L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the Hickory Crawdads. Ingle joins Rome General Manager Michael Dunn who was inducted in 2010.

Randy Ingle has had four stints totaling nine seasons leading the SAL affiliate of the Atlanta Braves (Macon in 1993 and 2001, Rome 2006-2010 and 2012-2013). Ingle, from Forest City, NC, is a former infielder in the Braves organization from 1979-1987 and is in his 23rd season as a manager. In his nine seasons in the SAL, Ingle has amassed 599 wins, which ranks him second in all-time SAL wins. Ingle began his coaching career as a player-coach at Double-A Greenville in 1987 and has amassed 1,343 wins in his 22-year managerial career.

"What a great honor and testament to Randy and his professional baseball career," says Rome General Manager Michael Dunn. "Anytime you are inducted into a Hall of Fame, it's a testament and acknowledgement of peers on hard work and achievement. We congratulate him on this great honor."

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is one of several events scheduled in conjunction with the 55th SAL All-Star Game in Hickory. A downtown Hickory street festival will be held on Monday, June 16th. The Hall of Fame Luncheon is scheduled for June 17th at The Crossing at Hollar Mill in Hickory. The 55th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game at L.P. Frans Stadium on June 17th is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. More information can be found at www.hickorycrawdads.com.

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