History of The Miracle League

In 1997 Rockdale Youth Baseball Association’s coach, Eddie Bagwell, invited the first child with special needs to play baseball on his team. Eddie watched as this seven year old in his wheel chair attended every game and practice while cheering on his five year old brother as he played America’s favorite pastime.

In 1998, the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association, in Georgia, formed the Miracle League for children with special needs to further its mission of providing opportunities for all youngsters to play baseball regardless of their ability. The league began with 35 players on 4 teams. By the spring of 2001, over 250 players filled the Miracle League rosters.

Presently there are 200 Miracle League Organizations across the country including Puerto Rico, 80 completed rubberized fields, and 100 fields under construction. The Miracle League is proud to serve over 80,000 children and young adults with disabilities. 

History of The Miracle League of the Triangle

February 20, 2006                  Ground Breaking Ceremony

September 16, 2006                Opening Day Ceremony

January 23, 2007                    Mills Special Achievement Award (Raleigh Hot Stove League)

January 23, 2007                    Engineering Excellence Award-Withers & Ravenel (ACEC of NC)

March 1, 2007                        Community Spirit Award 2006 (Greater Raleigh Sports Council)

April 14, 2007                         Andy’s Foundation Field Dedication

August 4, 2007                       USA Baseball Instructional Clinic

August 18, 2007                     The Carolina Mudcats Mini-Camp

September 8, 2007                 MLT Minor League Begins

October 2007                         Carolina Traveler Special Airs on WCNC-Charlotte