The Colorado Rockies have zero players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but the newest member of Major League Baseball's Groundskeeper Hall of Fame is from right here in Colorado.
Steve Wightman graduated from UNC in Greeley. He first career was banking, but you don't get to watch ball games for free as a banker.
He joined Denver Parks and Rec as the Manager of Ball Field Maintenance in 1973. A few years later he became the Head Groundskeeper at Mile High Stadium for the Broncos and the Denver Bears. In 1988, he moved to San Diego and took over field management where the Chargers and Padres played.
Iin total he managed sports fields for more than 39 years. Some of the highlights include the 1998 World Series and 1998 and 2003 Super Bowls. He retired in 2012.
Steve's induction was held in Arlington, Texas on Sunday.
So, shout out to Steve, and his humble roots, and congratulations on that Hall of Fame induction!
