For Immediate Release November 17, 2016

Dave Elmore Named King of

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — announced today that David G. Elmore, owner and founder of Elmore Sports Group, has been named the 2016 . The King of Baseball is a long-standing tradition in which Minor League Baseball recognizes a veteran of for longtime dedication and service. Elmore will receive the King of Baseball Award at the Baseball Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

“This is a truly amazing honor to be named the King of Baseball,” said Elmore. “There is nothing I have enjoyed more than being a part of Minor League Baseball for these past 36 years and realizing the great good our teams do to bring our communities together and provide countless charitable benefits.”

“Dave Elmore has had a long and illustrious career as a Minor League Baseball owner and operator, and he has served Minor League Baseball in a number of roles over the years,” said Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O’Conner. “He has truly earned this honor through all of his hard work and tireless efforts for the betterment of the game and it is my pleasure to present him with this award.”

Elmore founded the Elmore Sports Group in 1969, which now consists of six Minor League Baseball teams, including the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, San Antonio Missions, Inland Empire 66ers, Lynchburg Hillcats, Idaho Fall Chukars and Eugene Emeralds. The company also owns hockey and soccer teams, along with facility management, travel, hospitality, special events and concession companies.

Elmore has served on the Joint Professional Baseball Agreement Committee, which consists of four Minor League Baseball team owners and four team owners. Together, they work to identify and address issues that arise between both leagues while discussing possible amendments to the Professional Baseball Agreement.

Elmore was inducted to the Hall of Fame and the Texas League Hall of Fame for his contributions as an owner. He is also the Pioneer League representative for the Minor League Baseball Board of Trustees.

Prior to joining the sports and entertainment industry, Elmore was a partner with a law firm in Chicago from 1958 to 1968. In addition, the White House appointed him to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board in the Department of Commerce in 1983. Elmore was a member of the Young Presidents Organization from 1969 to 1984, and he served as president of the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, which consists of more than 85,000 members.

PREVIOUS KING OF BASEBALL AWARD WINNERS

1951 Clarence Rowland 1968 Dewey Soriano 1985 2002 George Zuraw 1952 J. Alvin Gardner 1969 Chauncey DeVault 1986 2003 Bob Wilson 1953 1970 George MacDonald 1987 Bill Schweppe 2004 Dave Rosenfield 1954 Shelby Pease 1971 Phil Piton 1988 2005 Calvin Falwell 1955 Herman White 1972 Vince McNamara 1989 , Jr. 2006 1956 Tommy Richardson 1973 Ray Johnston 1990 John Moss 2007 Dave Walker 1957 Charles Hurth 1974 1991 2008 1958 Not awarded 1975 1992 John Lipon 2009 1959 Bonneau Peters 1976 Don Avery 1993 2010 1960 1977 Bill Weiss 1994 Jimmy Bragan 2011 Chito Rodriguez 1961 1978 1995 Gene DaCosse 2012 George McGonagle 1962 Phil Howser 1979 1996 S. “Chief” Bender 2013 Charlie Eshbach 1963 Donnie Bush 1980 1997 Max Schumacher 2014 1964 1981 Jack Schwarz 1998 Leo Pinckney 2015 William Gladstone 1965 Ray Winder 1982 1999 1966 Eddie Leishmann 1983 Oscar Roettger 2000 Pat McKernan 1967 Alejo Peralta 1984 Donald Davidson 2001

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