When Capitol Broadcasting Co. purchased the Durham Bulls
in 1991 we unknowingly acquired an asset that would become priceless to our
patrons and staff. That asset was a “ballpark assistant” named Jerry Mach.
He passed away last week just a few days before his 83rd
birthday. The tributes on Facebook have been heartfelt from former employees
and myriad interns who worked with Jerry over 2.5 decades. He was an eminently likeable
man. Obituary.
With roots in the Bronx - and part-time stints with the
Mets and Yankees - Jerry retired to Cary and took a seasonal job with the Bulls.
His love of people, baseball and his un-southern accent made him a personality
in our box office and at the main gate.
To his wife Joan and the family, we share your loss.
