This episode of People You Should Know introduces Mark Seaman, General Manager of the Hickory Crawdads… the minor league baseball team located in Hickory, NC. Join your host Hal Row and Mark as they discuss obstacles and successes that managing a minor league team entails. Mark recalls his past experiences in sports management and the trials and successes that he’s faced during his journey to NC. America’s beloved pastime thrives in the city of Hickory, and Seaman explains how organization is key to bringing the sport of baseball to the masses in a way that satisfies the sports fanatics and the sports-clueless alike. A visitor to L.P Franz Stadium, home of the Crawdads, once told Mark that she thoroughly enjoyed her visit but doesn’t like baseball. We hear his thoughts on why a visit to a game is more than just a sporting event – it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.
Running Time: 40 Minutes