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THE FUTURE OF A TRADITION

NBC HISTORY

The National Baseball Congress was first played in 1935. However, the idea came a few years prior when Hap Dumont formed the idea of creating a State Tournament. The idea was conceived after watching a Sunday baseball game between circus clowns and local firemen. Hap Dumont, equipped with his new stadium, agreed to pay $1,000 to arguably the best ever, , to come play in the inaugural NBC Semi-Pro National Tournament, thus the NBC World Series was formed.

With over 800 NBC alumni having played at the Major League level, we will continue to strive to bring the very best talent to Wichita every year. HISTORY OF EVENTS 1935 1940 1948 1949

On 8/14/35, , Dumont’s schemes had managed the NBC Tournament filmed by known as “The Flying enduring impact on the Conroe (TX) Wildcats to a Universal, Warner Bros., Fox Dutchman” had the honor game of baseball, as he seventh place finish in the Movie tone and Paramount. of opening the 1935 NBC introduced the designated 1948 NBC World Series. World Series. In 1936, hitter rule into the Wagner was selected as tournament in the early an inaugural member of 1940’s. the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was chosen by Hap Dumont to serve as the High Commissioner of the NBC organization in 1936, holding the post until 1938.

(1939) Plate duster introduced. (1952) at grand opening and announcing games. 1955 1960 1962 1963

Opening crowd of 7,500 Satchel Paige was honored Rule 28 was implemented, Scouts from every major present for games to honor during the opening which established the league team attended the graduates, Leroy Satchel ceremony. He played for the 90-second clock between tournament. This was a Paige and . Weller Indians at the age of and the 20 second new record and solidified 52. pitching clock. Only 14 the NBC World Series as the announced the penalties occurred in the place to be for ball players. “Game of the Day” game tournament. The new rule between Columbus (OH) was immensely popular and Jockeys and Peoria (IL) Cats. attendance was up 29%. Rule 28 is still being used today. 1964 1965 1967 1970

Alaska Goldpanners’ Tom appeared named HOF pitcher, Burleigh Seaver and Mike Paul and performed in a hitting Graduate of the Year. He Grimes threw first combined for a no- game exhibition as a benefit to his was also the Major League . Dizzy Dean and against the Nebraskans. former teammate, the late Rookie of the Year. In 1967, made later Fritz Brickell. the Mets had 3 former appearances at tournament. Tom Seaver hit a grand Alaska Goldpanners on slam. their team: Tom Seaver, Dan Tom Seaver named the Frisella and Al Schmelz. graduate of the decade.

(1964) honored during opening program. (1975) First (1978) Renovated (1980) (1984) Barry time televised Lawrence- & Bonds & Rafael throughout state Dumont Stadium play for Boulder Palmeiro play for of Kansas with - $1.2 million (CO) Collegians. Hutchinson, KS. doing play-by- play. 1972 1976 1982 1985

Dave Winfield plays for plays for the plays Billy Bean (CA), the Fairbanks Alaska Clarinda (IA) Athletics. for Hutchinson, KS & (IL) & (AK) all Goldpanners. His team won Mark McGwire plays for play in NBC World Series. the world series in 1971 & Started Regional Qualifying Fairbanks, AK. 1972. Tournaments First year that the (1987) Andy Santa Maria, (CA) Indians tournament was called, Benes (IA), Luis Satchel Paige returns and is become first California team “NBC World Series” Gonzales (AK), given a plaque as an All- to win national title. Time NBC Team. Award was (MO), presented by Miss Kansas Liberal Bee Jays record 29 (AK) & Chuck 1972, Cindy Lou Sikes. runs in one game--most Knoblauch (IA) ever. all participate in NBC World Series. 1990 1992 1995 1996

Steve Wojciechowski Ozzie Smith, inducted into plays in ’95 1996 El Dorado (KS) Broncos ( at NBC Hall of Fame. with Hays, KS and wins MVP record 118 total hits, most Marquette), – 25 RBI’s (record) since ’82 (Anchorage, AK – (AL), (KS) all Midlothian, Ill. beat 110) played in NBC World Series. Liberal BeeJays 21-1 in the Team USA plays in the championship game, giving World Series and wins. wins Kirk Vucsko (Midlothian, IL) them the largest margin Graduate of the Year. launched a record 9 home of victory in tournament , , runs during the World Series history. A.J. Hinch, , and record 46 . Chad Allen, , Warren Morris & Jacque 103,000 fans--most since Jones all drafted - all played they started recording for Team USA attendance. (1991) Prize purse of $36,600, largest of JD Drew (AK) makes his first (1989) the tournament. appearance at NBC World Baseball Series only to return 21 ‘Round Inducted 15 members years later to play for the the Clock into the inaugural Kansas Stars. started. class of the NBC Hall of Fame. (1998) Tijuana, (2000) World Mexico sends a Series goes to team for the first wood bat for time. first time since (2002) Alex mid-70s. Gordon played for Beatrice Bruins. 1999 2006 2013 2016

Team USA participates. was in the To reduce expenses for The Kansas Stars, a team Team included , stands to see his son Chris traveling teams, the format comprised of former MLB , and play for the Plaza Tire (MO) changed to two, 16- players, compete in the NBC . Capahas. team -elimination World Series. brackets. Allowed teams a Trevor Hoffman wins shorter stay if they weren’t For the first time in NBC Graduate of the Year. successful. history, the series eliminates double-elimination format. Mark McGwire inducted The series moved to pool- into NBC Hall of Fame. play, giving teams a three- game guarantee. NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS

SATCHEL PAIGE TY COBB TOM SEAVER A legend. Known as Ty Cobb is widely regarded During his 20-year Major Played for five different perhaps the best pitcher as the best all-around League career “The teams in his 23 years of in baseball history, by his baseball player that ever Franchise” pitched for service, most notably for the longevity in the game, and lived. Cobb played the four different teams, most . He by attracting record crowds majority of his major notably for the won a total of 324 games wherever he pitched. league career in Detroit Mets. In 1967 he won the and is seventh on baseball’s He pitched at Lawrence- (22 seasons) before retiring Rookie of the Year Award all-time list with Dumont Stadium in the NBC as the holder of 43 major and is a winner of three Cy 3,574. He was inducted World Series in 1935 for the league regular season Young Awards along with a into Cooperstown in 1998. Bismarck, ND Churchills. career records. He won 9 World Series championship Played for the NBC in consecutive AL titles in 1969. He was inducted Wyoming, MI in 1963-64. and 12 in total. He hit .320 into the National Baseball Signed by Dodgers after or better for 22 consecutive Hall of Fame in 1992. Played performance in 1966 NBC seasons including over for the Alaska Goldpanners World Series. .400 three times. Cobb in 1964-65. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Managed Conroe, TX Wildcats in 1948. TONY GWYNN OZZIE SMITH Managed the Kansas City The first ballot Hall of Famer “The Wizard” won the Over his 22-year career, Royals for three years from won eight batting titles in NL Winfield played for six 1995-97. He then went to his 20-year career, all with 13 consecutive years at teams, was a 12-time All to manage the the Padres. The . The 15-time All- Star, a seven-time Gold Reds from 2001-03. Played 15-time All Star won five Star was also a first ballot Glove Award winner in in the NBC while with the Gold Glove Awards and was Hall of Famer, and mainly Right Field, and a six-time Fairbanks, AK Goldpanners inducted into the Baseball played with the St. Louis winner. in 1966-68. Baseball Hall of Hall of Fame in 2007. Cardinals during his 19- In 2004, ESPN named him Fame inductee, 1992. He played in the NBC in year career. Played in NBC the third best overall athlete Boulder, CO; 1980. Gwynn with the Clarinda A’s in of all time in any sport. He passed away at the age of 1976. Baseball Hall of Fame is a member of both the 54 in 2014. inductee, 2002. Baseball Hall of Fame and the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Played for the Alaska Goldpanners in 1971-72. Led the to three-straight playoff appearances from 1976- 78. Won the World Series in 1982 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Played for the Springfield, MO Generals in 1954. Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, 2010. MANAGERS

BILLY MARTIN BOB BOONE Most notably with the Born in Lawrence, KS. Managed Kansas City Hargrove managed 17 years . During From 1961-1963 he led Royals for three years from for the his 20-year managerial the New York Yankees to 1995-97. He then went to from 1991-99, the Baltimore career he totaled 1,253 three consecutive pennants, Cincinnati to manage the Orioles from 2000-03 and victories. including two World Series Reds from 2001-03. Played finally the champion. He played in NBC championships in 1961 & in the NBC while with the from 2005-07. He managed with Goodland, KS in 1954. 62. Houk played in 1939 Fairbanks, AK Goldpanners the Liberal Bee Jays from with Joplin, MO and 1942 in 1967. He was inducted 2007-09, the team he with Leavenworth, KS. into the National Baseball previously played for Hall of Fame in 1992. in 1972. Managed the Minnesota The current of the Twins from 2002-2014 and . Previously accumulated 1,068 total with the . wins. Gardenhire played He has been a manager in with the 1977 Wichita the MLB since 2011. Played Coors team. in the NBC in 1983 for Grand Rapids. CRAIG COUNSELL The current manager for Bud Black played for the Manager of the Chicago Current manager of the . Captured Clarinda, IA Athletics in White Sox from 2012-16. . 1971-72 before pitching 15 Ventura played with Santa 2015-present. Counsell Chamionship. Previously seasons in the majors, most Maria, CA in the NBC in played in Wichita, KS in with the notably for the Kansas City 1986. 1990 through the NBC. from 2006-2014 and the Royals. He became the San Anaheim Angels in 1996 Diego Padres manager in & 1999. In 1981, Maddon 2006 and won the 2010 NL played for the Boulder, CO Manager of the Year Award. Collegians. He is currently manager of the . A.J. HINCH JOE GIRARDI Current manager The current manager of Astros; of New York Yankees. 2015-present. Previously Previously with the Florida with the Arizona Marlins. He has been the Diamondbacks from 2009- Yankees manager since 2010. Played with Team 2008. Played in the NBC in USA in 1995. 1985 with Midlothian, IL. NOTABLE ALUMNI

ROGER CLEMENS MARK MCGWIRE TREVOR HOFFMAN Boston Red Sox (1984-96), (1984- (1986-92), Played 18 years in the MLB Toronto Blue Jays (1997- 1997), St. Louis Cardinals (1993- (1993-2010) with Florida 98), New York Yankees (1997-2001). 12x All-Star, 2007). 14x All-Star, 7x NL Marlins, (1999-2003), Houston 2x World Series champion, MVP, 8x Gold Glove award and Milwaukee Brewers. 7x Astros (2004-06) New York AL Rookie of the Year (’87), winner, MLB record-holder: All-Star. Became eligible for Yankees (2007). 11x All-Star, MLB All-Century Team. He career home runs (762), the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2x World Series champion, played for Fairbanks, AK home runs in a season 2016. Played with the NBC 7x Award winner. in 1982. (73), walks (2,558), career in Nevada, MO in 1987. Played with Hutch Broncs intentional walks (688). in 1982 and Kansas Stars in Bonds played for the Hutch 2016. Broncs in 1984. LANCE BERKMAN Played 15 seasons in the MLB (1999-2013) most notably with the (1999- 2010). Other teams included New York Yankees (2010), St. Louis Cardinals (2011-12) and Rangers (2013). Berkman was a 6x All-Star and a World Series champion in 2011. Berkman played for the Hays, KS Larks in 1995. Currently plays for the Los Current Current player for the Made his MLB debut in Angeles Angels of Anaheim. for the . Made Kansas City Royals. Made 2007 with the San Francisco Has been in MLB since his MLB debut in 2006 his MLB debut in 2007. Giants where he spent 2001. Previously with the St. with the World Series champion nine years. He is currently Louis Cardinals from 2001- and continued his services (2015), 3x All-Star, 4x pitching for the Los Angeles 2011. 10x All-Star, 2x World at second in the Lone Star Gold Glove Award winner, Angels of Anaheim. 3x Series champion, NLCS state until 2013, before Platinum Glove Award World Series champion MVP (2004), 3x NL MVP, moving to the Motor City. Winner (2014). In 2002, he (2010, 2012, 2014), 2x Cy 500 home club. Pujols 4x All-Star, 2x ‘30-30 club’ played for Beatrice, NE. Young Award winner, 4x All- played with the Hays, KS (30 home runs & 30 stolen Star and has pitched 2 no- Larks in 1999. bases in same season). hitters. Lincecum played for Kinsler played for the Liberal the Seattle Studs in 2003. Bee Jays in 2001. Current for the . Made his Current for the San Francisco MLB debut in 2011. 4x All-Star, 2x Giants (2012-present) Previous teams Gold Glove Award winner. Played include: Houston Astros (2007-11) and for Anchorage in 2008. (2011-12). 2x World Series champion (2012, 2014), 3x All-Star. Pence played for Liberal in 2003. NBC HISTORICAL TEAMS

1924 - The Hays Larks 1954- Seattle Tacoma 1955 - The Clarinda managed by NBC Hall of Cheney Studs have won A’s have produced over Famer Frank Leo in his 34th two NBCWS titles in that three dozen major league season??? Some notable span. Some notable players players including Hall of players include Albert Pujols, include Tim Lincecum and Famer Ozzie Smith, Von , Lance Brent Lillibridge. Hayes, Buddy Black, Chuck Berkman, Jim Leyritz, BJ Knoblauch, , Cal Ryan and . Eldred and .

1956 - The Santa Barbara 1957 - The Liberal Bee 1960 - The Fairbanks 1986 - The Broncos have Foresters have claimed Jays have brought home Alaska Goldpanners have captured five NBC World the NBC World Series the NBC World Series won six NBC World Series Series titles: 1989-90, Championship six times. Championship trophy five Titles. Some notable players 1996, 1998 and 2009. They Some notable players times. Some notable players include Tom Seaver, Terry finished second in 1987 include AJ Griffin, Morgan include Ian Kinsler, Hunter Francona, Dave Winfield, and 1994. The Broncos Ensberg, , Chad Pence, Rich Harden, Koyie , Barry Bonds, moved from Hutchinson, Qualls and . Hill and Bill “Spaceman” Lee and KS to Wichita, KS and then Mike Hargrove. . El Dorado for the 1996 season. Notables include Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, and Nate Robertson. OUR VISION

The National Baseball Congress envisions a proud future in which Hap Dumont’s original vision is instilled and passed on for future generations, and enhanced through continued hard work and dedication, so that our community, fans, players, and partners will continue to benefit by enjoying our national pastime.

Our mission at the NBC is to perpetuate, grow and popularize the National Baseball Congress World Series as the premier summer showcase in the nation for baseball players; to maximize the outreach, sanctioning, league activities, and effectiveness of the National Baseball Congress; to promote baseball in the Wichita, Kansas area; and to establish lasting partnerships, sponsorships and other cooperative pursuits. STRUCTURES FOR SUCCESS

We will pursue long-lasting partnerships with government bodies, private commercial businesses, private non- commercial organizations, non-profit charitable institutions, individuals and volunteers to accomplish our objectives.

We recognize the need to establish the National Baseball Congress as a sustainable cultural asset, not only to the City of Wichita but also to the nation. INITIATIVES

In order to shepherd our comprehensive plan toward reality, the NBC programs need financial sponsors, donors, active volunteers and charitable partners. We envision bringing disadvantaged youth, young people in summer programs, scouts, senior citizens and a host of community social program sponsors to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium for the World Series as part of plan to make the NBC a major cultural and social asset in Wichita and surrounding areas. We will strengthen partnerships with the City of Wichita, the Sedgwick County Commission, Visit Wichita, GWASC, as well as Foundations, sponsors, donors and volunteers.

The construction of an on-site, freestanding NBC national office at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium with an on-site museum connected to the NBC office, operating as an integrated program. COMPETITION

A highly competitive NBC World Series is integral to We will pursue stronger compensation packages by our plan. Without talented and competitive teams forming partnerships with , and standout individual players, little chance exists USA Baseball, the International Baseball Federation, to change the atmosphere of the World Series or to a Title Sponsor, local or regional businesses or drive new marketing, outreach, revenue, publicity government entities and others. These compensation or cultural opportunities. We will strive for an packages may include increased prize money, pre- NBC that becomes the premier affiliation body in financed team travel packages, and hotel and meal American amateur baseball, expanding its affiliation accommodation at a central location for teams, news activities to include elite American leagues as well as media, coaches, umpires, scorers and scouts. International leagues and teams.

• The very best collegiate-age teams from around the world. • Our goal for the World Series includes the participation of All-Star teams when deemed appropriate. SANCTIONING GOALS

The NBC will create attractive incentive and benefit packages for leagues and teams by striving to provide low cost, comprehensive insurance coverage; by continuing to teams and leagues money by supplying low-cost merchandise; and by providing to league and regional tournament champions an automatic bid to the NBC World Series.

We will publish and deliver a monthly newsletter to each affiliated team and league, highlighting individuals, managers, players, owners, coaches and others, emphasizing the NBC brand, its advantages, and recommending rule consistency. PARTNERSHIPS

The National Baseball Congress Top 10 Benefits for our For-Profit Partners: understands that our for-profit 1 Increase sales of products or services partners need to receive mutual value 2 Increase employee engagement, morale and in the equation, both financially and retention return on social investment. We are 3 Increase customer and brand loyalty seeking long-term, multi-faceted, 4 Draw media attention and coverage for free value driven partnerships. 5 Provide a motivating purpose for their company and employees

6 Increase shareholder return

7 Increase employee skill development, teambuilding, leadership

8 Attract new business partners and relationships

9 Generate recognition for the good they create in society

10 Receive a tax donation for contributions. WHAT WE WANT FOR YOU

The National Baseball Congress will provide a Business Value Proposition (BVP) that outlines benefits for our for- profit partners. The NBC is not looking for a handout, we understand and are prepared to go above and beyond simple fund development and focus on these primary goals:

• Meet the business objectives of each partner.

• Have a clear focus and impact on the greater good, which drives the success of any cross-sector partnership.

• Find the brand fit as it’s important to align partners with an appropriate association between two partners that is intellectually, emotionally and practically compatible.

The NBC will then develop a good understanding of the potential partner’s priorities. Put together a presentation that shows by working with the National Baseball Congress and creating this partnership, multiple benefits and objectives can be achieved. 110 S Main St Suite 600 Wichita, KS 67202 nbcbaseball.com