The new scoreboard at Sam Lamb Field in Tillsonburg is bigger and better than ever.
This upgraded scoreboard, made possible by Baseball Tillsonburg, was finally put up in early July.
“This one has new technologies,” said Scott Vitias, president of Tillsonburg Minor Baseball. “The old one had some defective bulbs and stuff, so it had served its purpose, but it was time.”
Baseball Tillsonburg, established in 2004, has supported many local initiatives over the years.
The organization contributed to the irrigation system, a scoreboard and safety screens back in 2006, along with a donation to the Tri-County Agricultural Society in 2009. They also helped fund a tent for food and spectators in 2010, made a Relay for Life contribution in 2012, and upgraded diamonds in 2013. In addition, club volunteers assisted with a donation to National Service Dogs in 2017 and the JL Scott Mc Lean outdoor recreation pad in 2018.
The two-diamond ball park was named after the 93-year-old local legend in 2011.
“(It’s) very, very important,” Lamb mentioned regarding the new scoreboard. “It was a good dedication.”
The new scoreboard, funded by Baseball Tillsonburg, at Sam Lamb Field in Tillsonburg. (Chris Abbott/Tillsonburg News)
Lamb was inducted into the Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Federation’s Hall of Fame back in 2015.
Lamb’s history with Tillsonburg baseball goes all the way back to at least 1939 when he played with the Pan Drieds on the diamond located near what used to be a grandstand at Memorial Park.
Over time, teams from Tillsonburg have claimed four Ontario Baseball Association championships. The Old Sox also secured three national titles in 1999, 2004 and again in 2005-the last championship took place right here in Tillsonburg.
When another diamond was added during the ’90s, this park became known as one of southern Ontario’s best spots for baseball.
The two diamonds are utilized by bantam and midget teams from Tillsonburg Minor Baseball and will later serve junior and senior teams as well.
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