Cinnaminson Baseball Raising Money For Scoreboards, Rededication

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Cinnaminson Baseball is looking to the community for help repairing a pair of scoreboards that are no longer working. It is also looking to re-dedicate one of the fields to a longtime fixture at Cinnaminson baseball games.

Scoreboards on the Majors and Babe Ruth baseball fields in Cinnaminson no longer work, according to the organization. In the fall, it worked with several companies in an attempt to repair the scoreboards.

“After several estimates, Cinnaminson Baseball was advised that the current scoreboards cannot be fixed as they are 25+ years old and either parts aren't available or the cost to fix them/keeping them working outweighs the cost of new scoreboards,” the organization said on its online fundraising page. “Estimates for replacing the scoreboards are approximately $15,000 including taxes and installation, an amount that Cinnaminson baseball simply can't absorb as a non-profit.”

It is also looking to rededicate the Majors Field to Ed "Red" Herron. Herron was a fixture at the games in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He died in March. The Majors Field was dedicated to Herron, but Cinnaminson Baseball is looking to get a newer sign and re-dedicate the field.

“We're seeking individual donations to assist in deferring the costs of this effort,” the organization said. “In addition, we will be seeking two corporate sponsorships for the spots permanently affixed under the scoreboards themselves.

“As part of the installation process, we intend on having a (re) dedication to Red in recognition of the lasting impact he had on both Cinnaminson and South Jersey Baseball alike. Many of us were ‘just kids in the program,’ and only knew Red as a coach, or the guy that other coaches went over and shook hands with to show their respect. But we can only imagine that Red would take no greater pride in contributing to the program and seeing more kids on a field playing the game he loved.”

Red was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55, according to his online obituary.
He spent his life in the trucking industry, finishing with Myles Transportation in Cinnaminson where he made many lifelong friends. He was also on the board of trustees for Lakeview Memorial Cemetery.

He pitched for the University of Pittsburgh and in the Army. He established successful teams based in Cinnaminson in the old Riverfront Baseball League as well as in the Rancocas Valley Baseball League. He was inducted into the South Jersey Hall of Fame in 2005.

“Of more consequence were his 60 years of associations and fellowship with coaches, players, umpires and fans who could count on seeing ‘Reds’ at ballparks and diamonds throughout South Jersey,” his obituary reads. “Most important were his ‘second family’ of players who could always rely on his friendship at the ballpark and in life.”

As of Monday, Cinnaminson Baseball had raised a little more than $3,000 toward its $15,000 goal.

“Understanding that this year is unlike any other and many families are faced with tough financial decisions, any donation amount is welcome and greatly appreciated,” the organization said. “One-hundred percent of the proceeds of this fundraiser will go to the purchase and installation of the two scoreboards at Memorial Field. Any additional funds will be put into the program and used to benefit our child athletes.”

Donations can be made on theCinnaminson Baseball Scoreboard Fundraiser and “Red” Herron Rededication GoFundMe page.