We scrimp and save and work. We look high to climb some professional ladder. Maybe we stall a few rungs from the top. We still dream. We always dream.
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From the bottom of the grounds crew in Chattanooga to the top of the front office in Colorado Springs, Tony Ensor has seen plenty during his 27 years in the minors. Here are some of his favorite stories.
When the Jackson Generals clinched their division championship earlier this season, they celebrated on the road, around midnight, out on the field of an otherwise empty stadium.
Whataburger Field has been named one of the top stadiums in the minor leagues. Behind its appearance and maintenance is a lieutenant commander who knows how to keep order.
John Laferney started with the JetHawks when they moved to Lancaster 17 seasons ago. He worked in the video game room back then. Now he is in charge of the whole stadium.
The Pelicans executive chef Ricky Andrews feeds hundreds of people a night. CIA trained, his menus include juicy filet mignon and smoky barbecue chicken. Before he found professional success, though, Andrews struggled to even feed himself.
Before he played in the majors, Jonny Gomes hit 63 homers in the minors, suffered a heart attack and, on a lighter note, became a certified personal trainer.
The Dragons faltered on their way to a 9-1 loss to the Kane County Cougars, but fans were still entertained between innings ... by the ZOOperstars.
