A Memphis Redbirds rebranding, the passing of former Green Bay Bullfrogs owner Jeff Royle and the look of the 2017 Fresno Tacos led the list of most popular new stories published on Ballpark Digest this week. (more…)
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In Memoriam: Jeff Royle
Some sad news to pass along: Jeff Royle, the founder and former president of the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), passed away on Tuesday. He was 48 years old. (more…)
New Green Bay ballpark back in play
Mayor Jim Schmitt wants Green Bay to explore a new downtown ballpark for the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) as an alternative to a new Walmart store. The Bullfrogs currently play at Joannes Stadium, the long-time home to baseball in the city. It’s a small facility, and for years former Bullfrogs owner Jeff […]
Northwoods League buys back Green Bay Bullfrogs
The summer-collegiate Northwoods League is buying back the Green Bay Bullfrogs from Jeff Royle and Titletown Baseball Group, LLC, which had owned the team since its inception in 2007. The league had a contractual option to purchase the team and the Northwoods League board of directors voted unanimously on Oct. 16 to exercise that right. […]
Bullfrogs sign new five-year lease for Joannes Stadium
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) signed a new five-year lease for Joannes Stadium, with one important out: the team can leave if a new downtown ballpark emerges. The team has been working on a new-ballpark plan for several years now. While the plan is undeniably cool — a new ballpark combined with […]
Bullfrogs unveil new 5th-anniversary logos
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled new team logos that include an new version of their mascot, Jeremiah, as well as new alternate home jerseys and home caps. “We think the fans will really enjoy the new uniforms and caps,” said Bullfrogs Owner and President Jeff Royle. “With this being our fifth […]
Packers pitch Bullfrogs on Lambeau-area ballpark
The NFL’s Green Bay Packers want to attract fans year-round to the Lambeau Field area, and one way to do this is working with the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) on a new ballpark as part of a larger entertainment complex in the area. The Packers are in the early stages of working […]
Bullfrogs propose scaled-down ballpark proposal
Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) owner Jeff Royle presented a scaled-back $12-million ballpark proposal to the city’s Redevelopment Authority with less seating and no restaurant. The original proposal called for a 4,500-seat ballpark on the Fox River in downtown Green Bay, complete with year-round restaurant. Royle is still looking at the downtown site, […]
Bullfrogs marketing campaign for 2011: FrogVille, Wisconsin
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) announced a new marketing campaign for the 2011 season, the fifth for the team in Joannes Stadium: FrogVille, Wisconsin. “The Bullfrogs are Green Bay’s team, a team they can call their own that many in our great sports community take a great deal of pride in supporting,” […]
Joannes Stadium / Green Bay Bullfrogs
Mark Twain once remarked, “Clothes make the man.” While this statement is often true when it comes to ballparks, such is not the case at Joannes Stadium. Through no fault of their own, the Green Bay Bullfrogs’ home field has little outside beauty connected to it. There are no trees swirling behind an outfield fence. […]