JIM Wells

JIM Wells started playing baseball for Richville at the age of thirteen.  He continued as a player for teams from Ottertail, Vargas and Dent and was often a draftee as a pitcher for region playoffs because of his mastery of a curveball.  He held the position of player-manager for a number of the teams.  He was instrumental in the formation of the Northwest Senior League.  He played and coached for the Dent Hasbeens in that league.  He served as president of the Countryside League for many years.  He was a mentor to the  Richville and Dent Little League teams.  He also was an umpire for Little League, amateur and senior league games for over forty years.  He worked on the baseball fields as a grounds keeper, worked at the concessions stands, and helped with fundraising.

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