Musco Lighting has agreed to provide a new lighting system at Babe Ruth League’s Don Edwards Park, Newark, Ohio.  “This complex will be a model of an ideal Babe Ruth League field,” said Ron Tellefsen, president and CEO. “We’re looking forward to making Don Edwards Park a premier showcase for youth baseball, and a Musco Lighting system on the main field will be a wonderful addition,” Ron continued.

            Don Edwards Park consists of a 30-acre complex with four full-size baseball fields, including the 3,000-seat main stadium where the new lights will be installed. The 2004 Babe Ruth League World Series, 16-18 year division, will be held at the main stadium. Many other events, including state high school tournaments, are planned for this field.

Musco Lighting was named the Official Lighting Company of Babe Ruth League, Inc.  in 2001. As part of that sponsorship, Musco systems were installed at Marius E. Bonnacci Field, Hamilton, New Jersey, a 2001 Babe Ruth League World Series site. The same television quality lighting is planned for Don Edwards Park’s main stadium.

            Tellefsen said Musco’s sponsorship of Babe Ruth baseball League, Inc. has been a “valuable resource for our leagues.” Musco worked with Babe Ruth to define appropriate lighting levels for their facilities, including tournament sites. Setting lighting standards help appropriately showcase the activities of Babe Ruth baseball and softball. Musco also sponsors an annual lighting grant program, allowing four leagues per year to realize their dream of a lighted field sooner.

            For many years, Musco has made a commitment to youth athletics through support of recreational and sports organizations. “The Musco Team is proud to be a Babe Ruth League sponsor, and we’re glad for the opportunity to help develop Don Edwards’ Park into one of the best youth ballparks in the country,” said Joe Crookham, Musco president.

For 25 years, Musco has focused on the design and manufacture of affordable, energy efficient sports-lighting systems that are neighborhood friendly. Their experience with thousands of facilities helps leagues select appropriate lighting systems, custom adapted to each league’s particular needs.

            Musco technology has also provided unique solutions for major facilities such as the recent Sydney Olympic Games, NASCAR’s premier superspeedways, and many NFL, NBA, NHL and professional baseball facilities at all levels. Musco’s high-profile truck-mounted mobile lighting systems provide Musco an opportunity for extensive research of lighting techniques. They are used to light high profile and demanding events such as college football and Super Bowl games and movies such as Titanic and Field of Dreams. To learn how Musco helps communities light up their dreams, you can find them at www.musco.com.