In a fitting tribute, the Terre Haute Parks Board on Wednesday voted to name a softball field in a city park for legendary baseball great and native son Tommy John.
The softball field at Spencer F. Ball Park on the city’s north side was formerly the home of several ball diamonds, including the field where John played his final high school game before joining the big leagues, said Bruce Rosselli, director of recreation for the parks department.
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