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.
The annual youth baseball tourney bearing Craig Stammen's name is upon us, and never has its significance come at a more poignant time. As baseball struggles to maintain community relevance, the namesake is sending the message loud and clear. The torch much be passed. Read more in today's Press Pros inside feature.