1962 Auburn Yankees
7 games, 4-3, 3.72 ERA, 47 SO, 50 IP

Signed as an amateur free-agent with the Yankees in 1961. Played 11 seasons with the Yankees, winning

20 games three separate years. Ranks 6th on Yankees all-time wins list with 164. Made the American League

All-Star team five times. Led the American League in complete games twice. Went on to a become pitching

coach for the New York Mets and Yankees.

1964 Auburn Mets
3 games, 1-2, 1.89 ERA, 14 SO, 19 IP

Signed as an amateur free-agent by the Mets in 1964. Played 19 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Mets

and Phillies. Won a World Championship with the 1969 New York Mets and 1980 Philadelphia Phillies. After

being diagnosed with a brain tumor, he began the Tug McGraw Foundation which is thriving today. For info

 on how to help click here

1966 Auburn Mets
24 games, 12-7, 1.38 ERA, 174 SO, 170 IP

Signed as an amateur free-agent by the Mets in 1964. Played 19 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Mets,

Twins, White Sox and Phillies. Won a World Championship with the 1969 New York Mets. He was a two time

All Star and 20 game winner and teamed with Tom Seaver to make up a deadly lefty-righty starting duo for

many years.

1962 Auburn Mets
20 games, .351, 1 HR, 18 RBI

Signed by the Mets in 1962, Kranepool accomplished the rare feat of playing in the Major Leagues in his

first season. Kranepool played for Knoxville, Auburn and Syracuse before joining the Mets. He would go on

to play 18 seasons in New York and remains a fan favorite to this day. He played in the 1969 and 1973 World

Series. He is also the first Wall of Fame inductee in the player category to attend his induction which he did in

August of 2009.

Longtime reporter, columnist, and editor of the Citizen newspaper who ensured that the team always received

outstanding coverage. Part of a small group that led the effort to bring professional baseball to Auburn in 1958.

Held various leadership positions for Auburn Community Baseball, including president. Also served as

president of the New York- Penn League from 1984 to 1993; one of the league's divisions was named in his

honor in 1993. Named Minor League Baseball's "King of Baseball" at the 1998 Winter Meetings. The field at

Falcon Park was named in his honor in 2004.

One of the leaders of the early fundraising drives for the team. His personal support of the team is one of

the reasons it still exists today. Original member of the board of directors in 1958. Served as treasurer for

over 30 years, also held titles of president and vice president during his time with Auburn Community

Baseball. Served on numerous boards for charitable organizations.

Was crititical to bringing baseball to Auburn by spearheading the door to door fundraising drive. Served as

vice president of the New York Penn League for 20 years and as acting president in the 1970's. Hosted

countless baseball dignitaries in his home over the years as an Auburn baseball ambassador.

Served as General Manager of the Auburn ball clubs for 22 years. Oversaw affiliations with the New York

Yankees, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, and Philadelphia Phillies. Simultaneously served as the

Superintendent of the Auburn City streets in the 1960's through 1980's.

Charlie Wride has served Auburn baseball in almost every way imaginable outside of putting on the uniform.

Has been a board member, PA announcer, and general goodwill ambassador. Known for his respected work

as the New York Penn League and Auburn Baseball historian. Inducted into the New York Penn League Hall

of Fame in 2014.

An advocate for Auburn baseball during his entire career as a New York State Senator. Critical to securing

funding from New York State for the new Falcon Park project. Support has also included supplying

complimentary tickets to the community.

Chuck served as the Doubledays President and remained among the teams most loyal supporters throughout

his life. An active member of the community, Chuck saw the team through its final days at old Falcon Park.

The only person in Auburn baseball history to be a player, manager, general manager, and scout. Won the

1945 PONY League batting title while playing for Jamestown. Guided the 1946 Auburn Cayugas to the

Border League Championship as player/manager. Led the Border League with a .361 batting average in

1947 as a member of the Auburn Cayugas. Helped spearhead the drive to bring affiliated baseball to

Auburn in 1958. Spent his free time during the winter as an NBA referee.

Served many years as the team's Chaplain as well as the president of the Double D Baseball Booster Club.

Supplied his expertise in construction to the team by building items such as bat racks, helmet racks, and

shelves for the clubhouse.

Served the team as legal counsel and as a member of the Auburn Community Baseball Board of Directors.

His in depth knowledge of the New York Penn League and Minor League Baseball rules, regulations, and

protocols was critical to the team's continued operation.

The greatest volunteer the Doubledays have ever known. Donated countless hours of his personal time

assisting the team. Gave rides to players, stuffed programs, worked the scoreboard, delivered tickets and

much more.

Started working for the Auburn Astros when he was 11 years old. Graduated from Auburn High School

in 1988. Attended Niagara University where he passed away at the young age of 18. Regarded as one

of the outstanding groundskeepers in the New York-Penn League.