Category Archives: Staff News

“From My Heart To Yours” by Pat James

Posted on October 27, 2017 by lbdurhamnc

The proceeds of Pat’s newly released book will go towards a Long Ball Scholarship Fund Pat writes… “I have been trying to find a way to support a Long Ball Scholarship Fund and since God blessed me with the talent … Continue reading →

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MLB Diversity Fellowship Program

Posted on October 18, 2017 by rgoetze

Major League Baseball recently announced its Diversity Fellowship Program, a new initiative designed to recruit the most talented and diverse array of individuals to a career in baseball. The program is open to young men and women who have recently … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou, “Still I Rise”

Posted on October 9, 2017 by lbdurhamnc

Wait for Pat James at the end. Rising Together from William Paul Thomas on Vimeo.

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Video of Pat James and Coach Frank Jacobs

Posted on August 17, 2017 by rgoetze

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Junior Players Join the Celebration at Wrightwood Park

Posted on August 15, 2017 by rgoetze

Durham Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a few baseball players to come out to Wrightwood Park on Thursday, September 14th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm to hit the ball around. Durham Parks and Rec is having a … Continue reading →

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2017 Long Ball Award Banquet

Posted on August 8, 2017 by rgoetze

At the banquet on Saturday August 5th, AW North Carolina Sr. General Manager spoke about Long Ball heroes and it being an honor to attend the banquet. Mayor Bill Bell came with a Proclamation claiming “August 5th 2017 Pat James … Continue reading →

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Pat James Day

Posted on August 8, 2017 by rgoetze

William V. “Bill” Bell, Mayor of Durham proclaimed Saturday, August 5th Pat James Day

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Olympic Night and Fireworks USA vs. Cuba

Posted on June 30, 2017 by rgoetze

USA Baseball is having an Olympic Night event this weekend! The event will give fans the opportunity to get autographs from former and current Olympians, watch Team USA as they take on Cuba, hang out with local sports organizations … Continue reading →

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Senior Day at the DAP, Wednesday June 28, 2017

Posted on June 27, 2017 by lbdurhamnc

2017 Senior Day Landon Riley, Walter Parham, Maurice Jacobs, Cole Campanile and Kyland Bullock, three LongBall 2016 players that’s eligible to play this year according to Major League Baseball RBI age chart. Kyland Bullock aged out but returned to help … Continue reading →

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