Footscray Baseball Club is rapidly approaching its 100th anniversary and looks to reconnect with past players, supporters, and members in preparation for next year's celebrations.
Founded on March 18, 1925, following a motion passed by the Victorian Baseball Association, Footscray Baseball Club has a long and storied history in the area. The club has played at various parks and gardens within Footscray and Yarraville, even serving as curtain raisers for Footscray Football Club VFL games.
For decades, the club has been based at McIvor Reserve’s Hanks Baseball Park in Yarraville, where it has enjoyed success in men’s, women’s, and junior competitions, including numerous premierships in summer and winter leagues. Several players have also been selected as state and national representatives.
To mark this significant milestone, the club is planning a series of events throughout 2025 and is reaching out to past players, supporters, members, and their descendants to join in the celebrations.
Additionally, Footscray Baseball Club is seeking the support of local businesses to sponsor the anniversary events, providing an excellent opportunity for community engagement and visibility.
“The club has been a key part of the local community in Melbourne’s Inner West, and we are looking forward to bringing everyone together to share stories and celebrate,” said Club President Shane Cole-Hayhow.
For more information about Footscray Baseball Club's 100th anniversary celebration, including sponsorship opportunities and event updates, please visit footscraybulldogs.com.au or contact Lee Cole-Hayhow using the details below.
About Footscray Baseball Club:
Footscray Baseball Club currently participates in the Melbourne Winter Baseball League’s senior and junior competitions, the Victoria Summer Baseball League in the Women’s Premier League, Junior Little League, and is the current premier of the Men’s Metro Major competition. The club's home base is Hanks Baseball Park, part of Maribyrnong’s McIvor Reserve Sporting Precinct.
Contact:
Lee Cole-Hayhow
Footscray Baseball Club
Benbow St, Yarraville, VIC, 3011
0402 529 735
info@footscraybulldogs.com.au
http://footscraybulldogs.com.au