Photo Galleries
2008 - JULY 4TH - JERSEY AUCTION
The Traverse City Beach Bums wore special patriotic jerseys which fans were able to bid on in a silent auction, even the jerseys worn by Suntan & Sunburn were purchased by Beach Bums' fans. The proceeds of the auction will be used to benefit area youth athletics with an emphasis on baseball and softball. Thank you to all the bidders who helped to make the auction such a success!
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images (231) 883-1588.
2008 - JULY 4TH - WELCOME HOME VETS
The 2008 4th of July celebration at Wuerfel Park will be one that will be long remembered. The weather was perfect. Beach Bums fans turned out to fill the ballpark, the second largest crowd in the Park\\\'s two and a half year history. The Beach Bums won. The 4th of July FANtastic fireworks presentation was fantastic. However, what will live in the memories of those present, will undoubtedly be the "WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION" that began with the invitation from Beach Bums CEO/President for veterans and active military personnel to join him on the field. It was the start of this extra special night.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images (231) 883-1588.
2008 - MAY
The 2008 season has begun -- with the Beach Bums winning their first three games, outscoring the Midwest Sliders 21-7. Three games, three uniforms with the newest uniform modeled on opening night.
Hardy Beach Bums fans braved rain and frigid cold temperatures to cheer their team on!
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images (231) 883-1588.
2008 FANFEST APRIL19th
TRAVERSE CITY… The Traverse City Beach Bums held their third annual FanFest at Wuerfel Park on Saturday and the fans came out and took advantage of a great spring day to get their tickets for the 2008 Season, enjoy half price concessions and watch some great high school baseball.
The Frankfort Invitational Baseball Tournament started at 9:30 a.m. The tournament included teams from Frankfort, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mason County Eastern. Each team played two games, with the losing teams playing their second game in the consolation game and the winning teams playing last in the Championship Game. Results of the day were: Frankfort 5 Bellaire 0, first game; Elk Rapids over Mason County Eastern second game; Consolation Game: Mason Country Eastern 12 Bellaire 10; Championship Game: Elk Rapids 5 Frankfort 0.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images (231) 883-1588.
AMERICAN RED CROSS SILENT AUCTION
The Traverse City Beach Bums players wore special red, white & blue jerseys during their July 3rd game against the Kalamazoo in a tribute to the men and women of the military past and present. Proceeds of the auction went directly to the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
Dreaming of Spring Reading Club 2006-2007
In the course of promoting his reading club and inspiring students to read their way around the bases, Suntan has the enviable task of visiting some of the 25 schools participating in the club during the 06/07 school year.
Note: The Beach Bums staff will make every attempt to add some of the school photographs as soon as possible after each school visit. Photos from the most recent school visit will appear first.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
INSTALLING A NEW FIELD--FALL 2007
Wuerfel Park is going from natural turf to GeneralSports Venue GameDay XPe. XPe is a state-of-the-art natural-looking infill turf. Work began on September 11th when the red infield and warning tracks were bulldozed up and briefly stockpiled before being trucked to their new homes. The red was donated to two area high schools, Glen Lake and Leelanau St. Mary’s.
The playing field has been lowered eight (8”) and compacted. Six (6”) of packed gravel will be hauled in to serve as a base and the GameDay XPe turf will bring the field back up to its original height.
“The sports turf will give us a wealth of choices in how we are able to use our field, from early in the season to late. We won\'t have to worry about covering the infield during inclement weather, or the multitude of maintenance that is required to properly maintain a professional natural turf field,” said Wuerfel. “It’s a win-win situation.”
July 2007
In July, 2007 the Traverse City Beach Bums played at home for fans 17 games. The photos in this gallery are a celebration of fans participating in between the inning contests and fun.
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John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
June 2007
We are blessed with great fans and a great photographer. We invite you to enjoy June 2007 photos of both.
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John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
May 2007
Baseball, fans in the stands and staff at work. The 2007 season has begun!
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John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
THROWBACK JERSEY NIGHT -- AUGUST 2007
On Saturday night, August 25, the Traverse City Beach Bums held a silent auction with the proceeds going to the Beach Bums Charity Fund. Winning bidders were able to go down on the field after the game, get the jersey off the player (or coaches) back, along with an autograph. The bidding at times was fierce as fans bid for their favorite player. By the end of the fifth inning 125 separate bids had been placed. The silent auction earned just over $4700 with the proceeds earmarked for local charities, primarily those benefiting the youth of the Grand Traverse Area.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
Baseball Withdrawal Weekend - 2006
Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26 the Traverse City Beach Bums celebrated the beginning of the Christmas shopping season with an open house for Beach Bums fans. Fans enjoyed extended busiiness hours, visits from DJ Jazzy J, Manager Jeff Isom, second baseman Steve Young and the Beach Bums loveable mascots, Sunburn and Suntan. What visit to the ballpark would be complete without a hotdog or brat, served up complimentary by the Beach Bums staff.
Beach Bums Fans
This gallery is a collection of fan photos from throughout the 2007 season. If you find your face in the crowd or know someone, please let us know who they are!
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John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
Beach Bums Players 2006
Action photos and candid shots of the players and the coaching staff, taken throughout the 2006 season (beginning with Spring Training).
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John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
HIGH SCHOOL GAME PHOTOS
This is a gallery of photos taken by the Beach Bums official photographer, John L. Russell, during the sping baseball season. Fans may copy them for their personal use as explained in the copyright paragraph that follows. Fans are also welcome to contact Mr. Russell directly to order prints. Please click on photos individually to enlarge them. Photos will appear according to their date, with the most recent photographs appearing first.
April 26th - Traverse City St. Francis Invitational - Starts at 9AM Tournament teams include TC St. Francis, Cadillac, Rudyard, and Lake Leelanau St. Mary. 1!st Game - LLSM 9 vs. Rudyard 8; 2nd Game: TCSF 12 vs Cadillac 2; Consolation Game Rudyard 9 vs Cadillac 1; Championship Game TCSF 6 vs LLSM 7..
April 19th - The Frankfort Invitational started at 9:30 a.m. The tournament included teams from Frankfort, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mason County Eastern. 1st game: Frankfort 5 Bellaire 0; 2nd game: Elk Rapids over Mason County Eastern; Consolation Game: Mason Country Eastern 12 Bellaire 10; Championship Game: Elk Rapids 5 Frankfort 0
April 15th - Manton vs. Boyne Falls - doubleheader at 4 p.m. Manton won both games of the doubleheader played Tuesday night. Taking the first game 4-3, and the nightcap 9-2.
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John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images (231) 883-1588.
Throwback Jersey Night
The Traverse City Beach Bums are proud to announce the Throwback Jersey Night held Saturday, August 26 brought in just over $5,200, with the proceeds going to Beach Bums Charities for the benefit of both local and national charities. Bids on the jerseys came from as far away as Canada and California, and four different states. Fans placed a total of 116 bids with the highest bids being $350 on two different player jerseys.
The jerseys were replicas of jerseys worn by the first professional baseball club to play in Traverse City; circa 1910.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
Wuerfel Park
This gallery features series of photos of Wuerfel Park and will be continually updated throughout the 2006 inaugural season. The most current photos appear first.
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These are copyrighted photographs and may be subject to certain other legal rights. You may utilize each photograph for personal (not commercial) use only, and only in a printed or digitized literary work as a news report or editorial. You may not create derivative works from a photograph, display or distribute copies of it, publish it, use it in a performance, modify it in any manner except size, or, if the particular photograph relates to identifiable persons or entities, you may not use it in a manner which suggests their association with or endorsement of any product, service, opinion or cause.
John L. Russell, photographer - Great Lakes Images
