RailCats, Boomers, Navigators Owner Named Top 10 Super Lawyer

Patrick A. Salvi, owner of the Gary SouthShore RailCats (American Association, Independent Professional), Schaumburg Boomers (Frontier League, Independent Professional), and North Shore Navigators (Futures League, Summer Collegiate), has been selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 10 List for 2017.  This is his fourth year receiving the honor.  Learn more here.

Laven to Remain as RailCats GM in 2014

Pete Laven, president of Salvi Sports Enterprises, took over the role of interim general manager of the indy pro Gary SouthShore RailCats (American Association) in September after GM Kevin Spudic left the team.  Laven has reportedly informed team owner Pat Salvi that he’ll keep the job through the 2014.  Read more here.

Mike Veeck, 800 Pound Gorilla Set For Sports Business Conference

PRESS RELEASE – The time has arrived once again for the 4th Annual Sports Business Conference. This year’s conference will build upon the tremendous momentum of last year’s conference in Nashville. SBC ’12 will provide attendee with the knowledge and direction necessary to become elite in all facets of

New Owner in Schaumburg

We’re a few days late here, but Alan Oremus, owner of the indy pro Joliet Slammers (Frontier League) has sold his rights to the new team in Schaumburg (IL) to Pat Salvi, owner of the Gary SouthShore RailCats (American Association).  The new club will apparently begin play in the Frontier League in 2012, rather than the American Association as previously reported.  Read more here.  Thanks to Eddie Utley for the link.