Dick Lugar: “the Indianapolis Indians professional baseball team has been an important institution in my life from the time that my…”

“the Indianapolis Indians professional baseball team has been an important institution in my life from the time that my dad, Marvin Lugar, took me to Indians' games in the 1940s. Those of us in Indiana who revere the Indianapolis Indians will celebrate two significant events in July when the final Indians' game is played at Bush Stadium on July 3 and the opening game at the new Victory Field takes place on July 11. I thank the Indianapolis Athletic Club Sports Foundation for honoring the Indianapolis Indians at a breakfast on July 2, a great opportunity to assemble so many of the renowned Indians players that are still alive and active in support of baseball in our State. The Indianapolis Athletic Club Sports Foundation has performed a vital role in bringing together and recognizing the important contributions to the Indianapolis community of the Indianapolis Indians and bringing together the people and much of the history that has meant so much to our community.”