The West Plains Area Dugout Club is proud to announce a significant memorial gift from the family of Maurice “Moe” Sandfort, a lifelong supporter of baseball and Grizzly Athletics. Moe’s wife, Patricia Sandfort, made the generous donation prior to her recent passing.
The gift will officially dedicate the Grizzly Home Dugout in honor of Maurice “Moe” Sandfort , preserving his legacy for generations of Grizzly players and fans. Moe Sandfort, a passionate baseball fan and local community banker, was a staunch supporter of Grizzly Athletics, serving on the Grizzly Club Board of Directors and being instrumental in bringing athletics to the local campus in the mid-1990’s. Known for his own skills on the diamond, Sandfort played in men’s full baseball leagues in the St. Louis area and was once featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for accomplishing the rare feat of playing all nine positions in a single game. His love for the game has been carried on through his family.
“The Sandfort family’s love for baseball and their commitment to the Grizzlies is extraordinary,” said Greg Montgomery, spokesperson for the West Plains Area Dugout Club. “Naming the Grizzly Home Dugout after Moe is a fitting tribute to his passion, his legacy, and his family’s ongoing contributions to our community.”
The West Plains Area Dugout Club extends its deepest gratitude to Patricia Sandfort and her family for their enduring support. This gift ensures that the memory of Moe Sandfort’s love of the game will remain woven into the future of Grizzly Baseball. Community members who wish to contribute to help continue the “Dirt to Diamonds” project can make donations to the West Plains Area Dugout Club. Every gift brings the Grizzlies one step closer to a true home field.
About the West Plains Area Dugout Club
The West Plains Area Dugout Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting baseball and physical activity in the West Plains area, thereby advancing opportunities for athletes in the region. Through fundraising and community partnerships, the Dugout Club is working to provide a permanent home for the Grizzlies and to strengthen the foundation of baseball in southern Missouri. For more information on the West Plains Area Dugout Club or to donate, visit www.wpdugoutclub.com.
