Leo Trich
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Leo Joseph Trich, Jr. is a former Democratic
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
.
He is a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. He attended California University of Pennsylvania
and Washington and Jefferson College. Prior to elective office, he served as Commissioner
of PONY Baseball
, the Washington, Pennsylvania
-based international youth baseball league. He also served as Vice President of the USA Baseball
and as a member of the United States Olympic Committee
. Trich served a member of baseball's organizing committee, which earned him a position on that sport's task force at the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, CA.
He was a member of the Washington City Council
from 1976 through 1980 and as a District Administrator for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
from 1987 through 1988. He was first elected to represent the 47th legislative district
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
in 1988. He retired prior to the 2002 election
, when his district was moved to the other side of Pennsylvania
.
Following his political career, Trich returned to sports. While in his last term as a State Representative, he founded Ballpark Scholarships Inc, a non-profit volunteer organization that raised money and spear-headed the building of a $7 million minor league ballpark (Falconi Field - now known as Consol Energy Park
). Trich is considered the person most responsible for developing this sports venue and bringing minor league professional baseball back to his hometown of Washington, PA.
In 2003, he took a part-time position as Director of Development with the Frontier Professional Baseball League
. He is currently the General Manager
and majority owner of the Butler BlueSox
, a summer collegiate team in the Prospect League
. In 2002, he was inducted into the Washington-Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
.
He is a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. He attended California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in California, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1852, it is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Cal U's enrollment is approximately 9,400.The main campus consists of about 38 buildings situated on 92 acres...
and Washington and Jefferson College. Prior to elective office, he served as Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....
of PONY Baseball
PONY Baseball and Softball
PONY Baseball and Softball is a non-profit organization with headquarters in Washington, Pennsylvania. Started in 1951, it is dedicated to helping young people grow into healthier and happier adults, primarily through the organization of baseball and softball leagues...
, the Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Pittsburgh Metro Area in the southwestern part of the state...
-based international youth baseball league. He also served as Vice President of the USA Baseball
USA Baseball
USA Baseball was founded in , and is the governing body for amateur baseball in the United States of America. It is a member of the United States Olympic Committee and organizes the United States national baseball team...
and as a member of the United States Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Committee
The United States Olympic Committee is a non-profit organization that serves as the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States and coordinates the relationship between the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the World Anti-Doping Agency and various...
. Trich served a member of baseball's organizing committee, which earned him a position on that sport's task force at the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, CA.
He was a member of the Washington City Council
Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Pittsburgh Metro Area in the southwestern part of the state...
from 1976 through 1980 and as a District Administrator for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is an agency of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The department is responsible for collecting all Pennsylvania taxes, including all corporate taxes and taxes on inheritance, personal income, sales and use, realty transfer, motor fuel, and all other state taxes...
from 1987 through 1988. He was first elected to represent the 47th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 47
The 47th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in York County and includes the following areas:* Conewago Township* East Manchester Township* Hallam* Hellam Township* Manchester Township* Mount Wolf* Springettsbury Township...
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
in 1988. He retired prior to the 2002 election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2002
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 5, 2002, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2002 ran...
, when his district was moved to the other side of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
.
Following his political career, Trich returned to sports. While in his last term as a State Representative, he founded Ballpark Scholarships Inc, a non-profit volunteer organization that raised money and spear-headed the building of a $7 million minor league ballpark (Falconi Field - now known as Consol Energy Park
CONSOL Energy Park
CONSOL Energy Park is a 3,200-seat multi-pupose baseball stadium in North Franklin Township near Washington, Pennsylvania that hosted its first regular season baseball game on May 29, 2002, as the primary tenants of the facility, the Washington Wild Things, lost to the Canton Coyotes, 3-0. The...
). Trich is considered the person most responsible for developing this sports venue and bringing minor league professional baseball back to his hometown of Washington, PA.
In 2003, he took a part-time position as Director of Development with the Frontier Professional Baseball League
Frontier League
The Frontier League, based in Sauget, Illinois, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States, Western Pennsylvania, and Southern Ontario. It operates mostly in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is not affiliated with either...
. He is currently the General Manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
and majority owner of the Butler BlueSox
Butler BlueSox
The Butler BlueSox are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Butler, Pennsylvania, in the United States. They are a member of the East Division of the summer collegiate Prospect League.-History:...
, a summer collegiate team in the Prospect League
Prospect League
The Prospect League is a collegiate summer baseball league comprising teams of college players from North America and beyond. All players in the league must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to participate. Players are not paid so as to maintain their college eligibility...
. In 2002, he was inducted into the Washington-Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Leo Joseph Trich, Jr. (Democrat) official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Leo Trich official Party website (archived)