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Bundy and Rickey inducted into Albuquerque Baseball Hall of Fame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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Summary

Lorenzo Bundy and Branch Rickey III will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on June 27, 2026, before a game at Isotopes Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 6:10 p.m., leading into the Dukes Retro Night game. Bundy, a former Isotopes manager, and Rickey, instrumental in bringing professional baseball back to Albuquerque, expressed surprise and gratitude for their honors. They emphasized the importance of community and experience in baseball's resurgence in the city, crediting team President John Traub for the Isotopes' continued success and high attendance.

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By the Numbers

•Induction ceremony at Isotopes Park set for 6:10 p.m.
•Bundy led the Isotopes to a successful stretch from 2011-2013.
•Rickey played a crucial role in reviving professional baseball in Albuquerque.
•Post-game drone show to follow the game on June 27.
•Isotopes have consistently high attendance in Minor League Baseball.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Albuquerque Pro Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Bundy, Rickey turn spotlight on Isotopes

What they're saying

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Saturday Lorenzo Bundy and Branch Rickey III will be inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame ahead of Saturday’s game at Isotopes Park. The on-field ceremony is set for 6:10 p.m. The game, a Dukes Retro Night game, begins after and following the game will be a post-game drone show present by the Albuquerque Journal. How's this for a selling point for this year's ...
— Yahoo Sports

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