The summer-collegiate Northwoods League is buying back the Green Bay Bullfrogs from Jeff Royle and Titletown Baseball Group, LLC, which had owned the team since its inception in 2007. The league had a contractual option to purchase the team and the Northwoods League board of directors voted unanimously on Oct. 16 to exercise that right. […]
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Bomberg joins Northwoods League front office
Matt Bomberg is now part of the Northwoods League front office, joining Curt Carstensen as a vice president of the summer-collegiate circuit. Bomberg is vice president, business development and Carstensen is vice president, operations, both working alongside League President Dick Radatz, Jr. Bomberg joins the Northwoods League front office after spending the past two seasons […]
Bullfrogs sign new five-year lease for Joannes Stadium
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) signed a new five-year lease for Joannes Stadium, with one important out: the team can leave if a new downtown ballpark emerges. The team has been working on a new-ballpark plan for several years now. While the plan is undeniably cool — a new ballpark combined with […]
Bullfrogs unveil new 5th-anniversary logos
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled new team logos that include an new version of their mascot, Jeremiah, as well as new alternate home jerseys and home caps. “We think the fans will really enjoy the new uniforms and caps,” said Bullfrogs Owner and President Jeff Royle. “With this being our fifth […]
Green Bay examining new ballpark financing tools
With total private financing of a new Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) facility seemingly stalled, three Green Bay aldermen are joining ranks to explore public-financing options for a new ballpark. The Bullfrogs have already put together a pretty cool ballpark plan, calling for a new facility to built on the shores of the […]
Bullfrogs ballpark moves forward; will not seek city loan for now
A proposed Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is back on track after Titletown Entertainment Group drops a request to borrow $3 million from the city for the project. Titletown, owner of the Bullfrogs, is still seeking $1 million in tax-increment financing for the ballpark as well as a $1 purchase of 16.5 acres […]
Bullfrogs propose scaled-down ballpark proposal
Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) owner Jeff Royle presented a scaled-back $12-million ballpark proposal to the city’s Redevelopment Authority with less seating and no restaurant. The original proposal called for a 4,500-seat ballpark on the Fox River in downtown Green Bay, complete with year-round restaurant. Royle is still looking at the downtown site, […]
Bullfrogs marketing campaign for 2011: FrogVille, Wisconsin
The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) announced a new marketing campaign for the 2011 season, the fifth for the team in Joannes Stadium: FrogVille, Wisconsin. “The Bullfrogs are Green Bay’s team, a team they can call their own that many in our great sports community take a great deal of pride in supporting,” […]
Owner: New Bullfrogs ballpark needs public investment
Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) owner Jeff Royle says his proposed $20-million downtown ballpark needs public assistance, as the public sector is shying away from lending him money for the project. What Royle is proposing is pretty cool: a riverfront ballpark — accessible by car or boat — combined with a year-round restaurant […]
Joannes Stadium / Green Bay Bullfrogs
Mark Twain once remarked, “Clothes make the man.” While this statement is often true when it comes to ballparks, such is not the case at Joannes Stadium. Through no fault of their own, the Green Bay Bullfrogs’ home field has little outside beauty connected to it. There are no trees swirling behind an outfield fence. […]
New Bullfrogs ballpark on hold
A lack of funding is forcing owner Jeff Royle to put a new Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ballpark on ice. Royle has proposed a new downtown ballpark on the Fox River that could serve as a community resource, hosting other events. He’s asking the city for land but has been working on […]
Bullfrogs pitching new Green Bay ballpark
The Northwoods League team has already outgrown Joannes Stadium and is looking at downtown sites for a new home.The Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) have already outgrown Joannes Stadium and is looking at downtown sites for a new home. Joannes Stadium is, quite honestly, a bare-boned facility with little in the way of […]