“Serving Nation in Time of War” – June 28, 1943

Source:  Rockford Register-Republic Monday June 28, 1943

Rockford Industrial Athletic Association – R. I. A. A. – 1977

Rockford Industrial Athletic Association – R. I. A. A.

Leo Lyons started the R. I. A. A. in the 1909 / 1910 season

He was in charge of parks and outdoor recreation

He set the stage for an organization whereby all factories could join in a group

The first requisition for team uniforms was in 1916: 12 uniforms were $60; 6 baseball bats were $6; 6 baseballs were $6

For example, Greenlees players participated in tennis, golf, horseshoes, basketball, ping pong, bowling, checkers and cribbage

The most direct contact with the newspapers was in the 1940’s with Hap Milne, Dick Day, and WROK

The present Chairman is Jack Rinaldo, chair for the past 9 years

 

Source: “Nuggets of History”, Autumn 1977

Rockford Industrial Athletic Association – Rinaldo

RIAA Rinaldo

Source:  The Rockford Morning Star Aug. 4, 1970