The Rockingham County Baseball League
(posted 5-14-02)

An exhibit titled "Legacy of Lineweaver: The Rockingham County Baseball League" will be on display at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society from May 24 to October 7, 2002. J. R. "Polly" Lineweaver, a sports writer for the Daily News-Record in the 1920's, contributed to the inception of the league in 1924.

Members of the RCBL who have been leaders in the league's development have agreed to loan significant items for the exhibit. Richard Tysinger loaned uniforms, bats, and photos dating from the league's beginnings to the present time. Karl Olschofka, informal historian of the league, contributed his extensive knowledge of the league, as well as photographs and mitts. Other contributors include Carl McNett and Ozzie Armentrout.

Baseball serves as a unifying force, not only at the national level for the Major Leagues, but also in local clubs across the country. The sport appeals to a broad audience and has come to be a symbol of America for many. Join us as we explore the RCBL's role in our area.