July 24, 2023 at 2:28 p.m.

Thomas tosses

Rocket from inaugural team returns for first pitch
Bob Thomas, a member of the inaugural Portland Rockets team in 1959, throws out the first pitch prior to Sunday's doubleheader against the South Bend Royals at Portland Memorial Park's Runkle-Miller Field. The team played its final home games of the season Sunday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
Bob Thomas, a member of the inaugural Portland Rockets team in 1959, throws out the first pitch prior to Sunday's doubleheader against the South Bend Royals at Portland Memorial Park's Runkle-Miller Field. The team played its final home games of the season Sunday. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

By RAY COONEY
President, editor and publisher

Bob Thomas, a member of the inaugural Portland Rockets team in 1959, throws out the first pitch prior to Sunday’s doubleheader against the South Bend Royals at Portland Memorial Park's Runkle-Miller Field. The team played its final home games of the season Sunday. For more on the games, see Sports.

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