John O'Connor
Staff Writer at Richmond Times-Dispatch
staff writer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, [email protected]
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richmond.com | John O'Connor
Two humble figures in their 70s reunite Thursday at The Diamond for the facility’s 40th and final birthday. They’re responsible for the place, in a way. Through four decades, Richard Andersen and Bobby Ukrop each consistently downplayed his role, and continue to do so. They were thirtysomethings in the mid-1980s, joined by a passion to replace Parker Field, the dilapidated, splintered-wood-and-weakened-steel, way-beyond-repair home of Richmond professional baseball.
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richmond.com | John O'Connor
The Diamond zigs when it should zag. In a stadium that opened in 1985 – the first game was played April 17, 1985, and will be celebrated at Thursday’s Chesapeake Baysox-Richmond Flying Squirrels meeting – it seems attendance should be dipping as the decades stack up like so many concrete steps, and the stadium’s end nears. CarMax Park rises next to The Diamond and will assume command starting next season.
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richmond.com | John O'Connor
With multiple seasons of eligibility remaining, a scoring knack, versatility, a promising trajectory, and familiarity with the University of Richmond program, it makes sense for Jaden Daughtry to unite with the Spiders, who had a need for an experienced frontcourt player. The 6-foot-7 forward, who played at L.C Bird High and Benedictine and was named All-Metro at both schools, committed to UR Saturday night with two NCAA seasons left after playing two years at Indiana State.
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richmond.com | John O'Connor
As CarMax Park takes shape backed by city funding and an associated budget, the managing general partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels made it known that he and his partners are willing to add their resources to augment the project. Lou DiBella said, "if I have to spend a couple of million extra to have the park we think everyone deserves, that's on my partners and I ... I'm not going to nickel and dime my house. I didn't nickel and dime the house I live in.
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richmond.com | John O'Connor
Friday marked the third anniversary of VMI naming Andrew Wilson basketball coach. He celebrated by defending his choice to violate the first coaching commandment at the military school in Lexington:After some success, scram. Wilson said he had other job offers this offseason. “I think I’m wired a little bit differently. I’m not saying that’s a good thing,” said Wilson. “I love a challenge. I want to build something here. This place is not for everybody.
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