Thursday, March 30, 2023
Without Ben Lynch Major League Baseball would not have introduced speed-up rules to the game on this date (March 30, 2023). Ben in 1967 along with Jerry Alden were the two men who led to the creation and operation of the Bridgeton Invitational Semi Pro Baseball Tournament which is where the idea and use of innovative speed up rules were put into play in 1967. Ben was a proud of the city of Bridgeton where he attended high school and went on to a distinguished career asan athlete, coach, teacher and most of all a loving husband, father, grandfather.
Ben was one talented individual who dedicated his life to his community, schools and family. Rest in Peace Ben and thank you for the opportunity to work with you for many years in the city of Bridgeton. My deepest condolences to the family. Bob Rose
