Janis Reeser
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The owner of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes talks about Robin Roberts Stadium | Video
Jamie Toole, one of the owners of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, talks about his hopes for Robin Roberts Stadium
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes and Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium are seeking a naming rights partner for the field at Robin Roberts Stadium.
The partnership aims to secure funding for ongoing and future renovations at the historic venue, according to a community announcement.
All proceeds from the naming rights partnership will be reinvested into the stadium.
“Robin Roberts Stadium is a treasure for our community, and this naming rights opportunity is a chance for a partner to play a meaningful role in its future,” Jamie Toole, chief storyteller for the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, said in the announcement. “Every dollar from this partnership will be reinvested into improving the fan experience, supporting player development and making this ballpark a premier destination for baseball and live events.”
Stadium to host more than 150 events in 2026
In 2026, the stadium is projected to host more than 150 events, including the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, the fifth season of Springfield Lucky Horseshoes baseball, a robust schedule of college and high school games and several new stand-alone events.
Organizations, businesses or individuals interested in exploring this naming rights partnership opportunity are encouraged to contact Toole at jamie@shoesbaseball.com; Jim Ruppert, president of Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium, at jim.ruppert12@yahoo.com; or Sean Dickerson, vice president of Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium at dickersonsean@hotmail.com.
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes and Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium are seeking a naming rights partner for the field at Robin Roberts Stadium.
The partnership aims to secure funding for ongoing and future renovations at the historic venue, according to a community announcement.
All proceeds from the naming rights partnership will be reinvested into the stadium.
“Robin Roberts Stadium is a treasure for our community, and this naming rights opportunity is a chance for a partner to play a meaningful role in its future,” Jamie Toole, chief storyteller for the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, said in the announcement. “Every dollar from this partnership will be reinvested into improving the fan experience, supporting player development and making this ballpark a premier destination for baseball and live events.”
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