In Memoriam
Judge Edward W. Kowal, 1924-2010
Posted on Monday, February 1st, Chicago, IL
Judge Edward Kowal, 85, passed away Jan. 26 after a long, courageous battle with cancer and Parkinson's disease. Judge Kowal was well known and respected by many in Chicago for his notable career and fairness as a judge. But at the Chicago Baseball Museum, Judge Kowal holds a special place in our hearts for inspiring two young men's passion for the sport of baseball.
Judge Kowal encouraged his son Conrad "Connie" Kowal to follow his dreams in the sport which led to a successful high school and collegiate playing career and then many years in sports management for the Cubs, Saints and now as the Chicago Baseball Museum's executive director. Connie and CBM Founder Dr. David Fletcher grew up together sharing their love of baseball. Judge Kowal spent many great baseball moments with Connie and young Fletcher. That love was evident in Judge Kowal's deep pride and respect for Connie and Dr. Fletcher's endeavors to build the Chicago Baseball Museum.
"Judge Kowal was a great influence on my life and my love of baseball," said Dr. David Fletcher. "He was very active in Glen Ellyn little league and some of my fondest memories are going to games with Connie and Gary (Connie's) younger brother at Old Comiskey Park along with my Dad Archie. He was a no nonsense type of guy who was an excellent, fair-minded Judge. The genesis of the Chicago Baseball Museum lies in part with Judge Kowal instilling a love for the game along with his two sons. One son (Connie) would go on and work for the Cubs for a decade and half and now serves as executive director for the CBM."
SoxFest 2010
Posted on Thursday, January the 28th, Chicago, IL
Thanks to all the CBM and White Sox fans for stopping by and visiting us at SoxFest 2010, January 22-24, at the Palmer House Hilton.
A special thank you to the Fifty/50 Restaurant for donating $50 gift certificates given out to several lucky fans who entered a drawing in the booth. And, our volunteers who worked in the booth all weekend.
Convention Recap
Posted on Wednesday, January the 20th, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Baseball Museum had booth space at this past weekend's 25th Annual Cubs Convention. Thanks to all the fans who stopped by the CBM booth to grab a brochure, donate to the CBM, buy a CBM lapel pin, sign the Andre Dawson Hall of Fame congratulatory card, get an autograph from former major leaguer Marvin Freeman and generally learn more about the CBM.
Click here to read a Tribune story that appeared on Sunday, January 17, with memories of the 1st Cubs Convention from former Cubs exec and current Executive Director of the CBM, Connie Kowal.
See photos from the Convention and from the Pitch & Hit Club Dinner where Dr. Fletcher presented Brian Bernardoni the Jerome Holtzman Award on the CBM Facebook Page.
Dawson gets Hall of Fame call as lone Class of 2010 inductee
By Paul Ladewski
Posted on Wednesday, January the 6th, Chicago, IL
Former Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson had been through the Hall of Fame drill eight times before, but he sensed this one would be different.
At 6 o'clock this morning, Dawson began his usual workout at a local gym in his native Miami, where he resides with his wife and daughter. Then the man once known as Hawk did something out of character on the day of the Hall of Fame election. He paid a visit to the cemetery where his mother, grandmother and an uncle were laid to rest.
An interview with Andre Dawson…
Update: Jack is Back
Posted on Friday, December the 18th, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Baseball Museum is pleased to announce the Jack Brickhouse statue has been returned to its place along Michigan Ave. after undergoing necessary repairs.
Read the full Jack Brickhouse Michigan Avenue statue story...
We are still collecting donations to cover the cost of the repairs.
Through the end of the year, the Chicago Baseball Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will donate 50 cents for every $1 donated to the Chicago Baseball Museum up to the estimated repair costs of $12,000.
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