Legacy League Amongst The Most Affordable Developmental Leagues In The Country
Jorge Atehortrua, the International Director of Colombean Coffee Company along with Legacy League Commissioner Tim Bennett announced this morning that Colombean Coffee Company has reached an agreement with the Legacy League (a Collegiate Developmental League) to reduce the cost of entry to participate in the inaugural season from $750 to $250, making it one of the most affordable developmental league’s in the country.
“We’re doing this in honor of America’s 250 and to show our belief in the power that sports has in bringing people together while at the same time showing that Colombean Coffee Company is a community-based organization, rooted in promoting opportunities by removing the financial barriers that often stand in the way of the success of all of our youth regardless of what country they live in.”
–Jorge Atehortua - Rionegro, Colombia (Intl. Dir. Strategic Business Dev.)
The Legacy League consists of 6 developmental teams made up of Collegiate and High School baseball players with aspirations of an extended career in baseball. The League and Team Owners are:
TEAM OWNER
New Jack City Ballers Marquis Grissom (MLB) & Lary Aaron (Co-Owner)
Madison Mockingbirds Tracy McGrady (NFL – Hall of Fame) & Chico Patel (Co-Owner)
Flowood Flyers Jair Jurrjens (MLB)
Ridgeland Roosters Andruw Jones (MLB – Hall of Fame)
Clinton Big Wheels Brian Jordan (MLB / NFL)
Brandon Reservoir Dogs Bernard Gilkey (MLB)
Commissioner – Timothy Bennett
Deputy Commissioner – Clint Johnson, Jackson State University / Boston Red Sox MiLB
Deputy Commissioner – Josh Clarke, Belhaven University / Hinds Community College
Special Assistant to the Commissioner – Edgar Renteria (MLB)
Dir. Eastern Division – Danton Pierson
Dir. Western Division – Winston Powell
Dir. Of Officials – Robert Holloway
League Manager – LaVeca Palmer-King
