Baseball fans of all ages are invited to this exclusive meet-and-greet event
featuring members of the legendary championship team.
The 1983 Utica Blue Sox captured the hearts of sports fans when an unaffiliated roster of second-chance
ballplayers overcame steep odds to win the New York-Penn League championship at historic Murnane
Field. Acclaimed author Roger Kahn famously immortalized this unforgettable “ragtag” season in his
classic baseball book, Good Enough to Dream.
The reunion lineup features championship Manager Jim Gattis, star First Baseman Ed Wolfe, General
Manager Joanne Gerace, and former WIBX broadcaster Tim Roye. Joining the celebration is filmmaker
Brad Weatherly, who is currently adapting Good Enough to Dream, the acclaimed book chronicling that
unforgettable season into a motion picture script.
Attendees will have a unique opportunity to meet the players, hear firsthand stories from the historic
season, and obtain autographs. The event will also feature a special display of team memorabilia curated
by Gerace, whose behind-the-scenes leadership helped power the team’s miraculous championship run.
The event is open to the public and will take place at the Oneida County History Center.
Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to
preserving history and promoting the culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley. For additional information,
visit oneidacountyhistory.org or its Facebook page.
Oneida County History Center Hosts Reunion of the 1983 Blue SoxSeptember 18, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
