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Renaming and designating Old Line Park located at 8730 Old Line Road as "Jack Horgan Memorial Field".

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Old Line Park at 8730 Old Line Road has been renamed and designated as “Jack Horgan Memorial Field at Old Line Park.” The designation honors Jack Horgan, a longtime Philadelphia resident who served as commissioner of the 21st Ward Baseball League and coached and managed youth baseball teams.

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Status
ENACTED
Introduced
March 1, 2012
Sponsors
Curtis Jones, Jr.JFJames F. Kenney
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Whereas, Jack Horgan became the Commissioner of the 21st Ward Baseball League in 1979.

Whereas, Jack Horgan established pitching regulations and organization names and colors that are still used today.

Whereas, Jack Horgan supported multiple teams per organization, so that no child would be cut from a baseball team.

Whereas, Jack Horgan coached and managed teams over the careers of all his children and beyond through Junior and Senior Leagues.

Whereas, Jack Horgan was a longtime resident of Philadelphia and one of the most deserving individuals to have this honor bestowed upon.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Old Line Park located at 8730 Old Line Road is hereby renamed and designated as “Jack Horgan Memorial Field at Old Line Park”.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

    Amended

    Council actionCommittee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

    Hearing held

  5. Council actionCommittee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

    Recessed

    Council actionCommittee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

    Hearing notices sent

  6. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Pass