A Night Celebrating the Legacy of Baseball in Chautauqua County: Honoring Scotty James with Greg Peterson and other Local Sports Notables
On Tuesday night, the Jackson Center in Jamestown played host to a special event honoring Chautauqua County’s biggest sports fan, Scotty James. The evening featured engaging discussions and anecdotes about baseball, highlighting the rich history and contributions of these individuals to the sports community.
The event was organized by local sports historian Greg Peterson, who led the program titled “Greg Peterson Unplugged Part 2.” In this program, Peterson shared baseball stories and presented video interviews with former Buffalo Bisons and Jamestown Jammers general manager Mike Billoni, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame president Randy Anderson, and Jamestown Tarp Skunks’ general manager and director of business sales, Christian Dolce.
Joining Peterson in the event were several other notable figures from the local sports community. These included Billoni, Anderson, and Dolce, all of whom were instrumental in organizing the event. The evening was filled with exciting moments as fans had the opportunity to interact with Scotty James and receive signed baseball cards as mementos of the event.
Overall, it was a memorable night celebrating sports nostalgia and camaraderie. The audience left feeling inspired by the rich history of baseball in Chautauqua County and grateful for the contributions of those who have made it possible.
