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Indians honor Forde’s honor with unique auction items
- Updated: December 6, 2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Indians are thrilled to participate in the fifth annual Play Ball Charity Auction, especially since it will honor the memory of Shannon Forde.
Forde, who was the Mets’ senior media relations director, passed away in March at the age of 44 due to breast cancer, and she was admired throughout the game. On Monday at the Winter Meetings, it was announced that this year’s auction will raise money for renovation of a baseball and softball field in Forde’s name in her hometown of Little Ferry, N.J.
“It’s a great avenue to extend her memory,” said Bart Swain, the Indians’ director of baseball information. “I’m sure that it’s something her kids are going to really enjoy, seeing their mom’s name on the park. What a unique idea and a great idea by the Mets and Play Ball. She impacted a lot of lives and now, through her memory, she’ll continue to impact kids and grow the game.”
The auction, which features unique experiences for all 30 Major League teams, is live at MLB.com/Shannon until 9 p.m. ET on Thursday. All proceeds from the auction will fund the renovations …
