Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Wednesday, 29 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Time, And Change…And People I Wish Could See It

On the threshold of an entirely new Press Pros website, reflection on how far we've come, and people not with us now who had a lot to do with us getting here...who would have loved to have seen more along the way (Marion Local's 12th title, above).
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Sunday, 26 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Better Weather For Baseball…Here’s What You Do Next Year

A Press Pros reader brought it to our attention this week...that if you can't change the weather for the sake of baseball in cold, wet Ohio springs...skip it altogether with people who can provide a convenient and organized alternative. Steve Partington and Ben Ernst can help you out. Read more.
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Friday, 24 June 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Landon Price, And How It Feels To Be In His Shoes….

The recently named Division IV Player of The Year, Van Wert's Landon Price wrapped up his high school career with a 24-1 record, a Division IV state runner-up trophy, a scholarship to pitch for the Buckeyes...and motivation to get still better, and become as good as he can be. Read more in weekend Press Pros.
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Thursday, 23 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

On Baseball Cards, Little Boys, And Inflation….

Sixty years later I smile at the story of my first baseball card purchase, what it cost compared to the present, and at least one concerned adult who questioned...are baseball cards a good thing for kids? Want a smile? Have a read, then go find your own collection.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Mosiello Meets The Press: And If It Takes A Village…?

Bill Mosiello made it clear in his first words to Buckeye media Tuesday...he won't take two years to settle in, and he's totally committed to make the most of a job he's anticipated for 30 years.  But there's more to winning at this level than 'want to'.  Lots more!