CR Kernels Presented with John H. Johnson President's Trophy
The Cedar Rapids Kernels were presented with the national John H. Johnson President's Trophy at the Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 11, which concluded the Baseball Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The President's Trophy, Minor League Baseball's top award, is presented annually to honor the complete baseball franchise--based on franchise stability; contributions to league stability; contributions to baseball in the community; and promotion of the baseball industry. Cedar Rapids has had professional baseball since 1890 and the Kernels have been in the Midwest League since 1962. It's safe to say the Midwest League club has never been more valuable to its community than it was in 2008 when devastating floods overwhelmed the city.
Kernels General Manager Jack Roeder accepted the award on behalf of the Kernels from Minor League President Pat O'Connor.
The Kernels were nominated for the national award after being selected as the winner of the Midwest League John H. Johnson award for the second consecutive year.
Cedar Rapids opens the 2009 season against the Beloit Snappers at Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 9 at 6:35 pm. Season tickets and 10-game coupon books are on sale now, and individual game tickets will go on sale March 16. For more information, visit www.kernels.com or call the Kernels at (319) 363-3887.
