Nashville Dollys honor Dolly Parton's legacy with tribute jerseys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Nashville Dollys, a Sandlot baseball team founded in 2019 by Ben Montalbano, honor Dolly Parton with tribute jerseys. The jerseys feature colors inspired by Parton's iconic look and are intended to unite baseball and music fans. Following Parton's recent passing on August 25, Montalbano encouraged donations to her Imagination Library program. The Dollys have played a significant role in celebrating Parton's culture through baseball, maintaining a roster of 30 players who travel across the country for games.
- •Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026.
- •Nashville Dollys were founded for joy and inclusivity.
- •New jerseys reflect Parton's signature colors.
- •Montalbano promotes donations to Imagination Library.
- •Team has a full roster and travels nationally.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — How Nashville Dollys baseball team will celebrate legacy of Dolly Parton
"Ben Montalbano founded the Nashville Dollys in 2019 to share the singer's spirit of joy and inclusivity. The baseball team will keep celebrating her legacy.
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