Tuesday Update: We bumped this item back up, as we’ve added the names of the playes in the team photo of the Midwest Stampede, 2009 Rose Cup Champions. Thanks to manager Steve Kooser for the assist.
A few photos from the 2009 Portland Rose Cup, courtesy of Tom Ree:
The Midwest Stampede, of Iowa, flashing the gold after winning the 2009 Rose Cup Tournament. Front Row L-R Matt Palazzo, Bobby King, Sean Whitten, Tony Peeples, Tony Kunka, Gerald Muizelaar, Steve Moulton, Stacy Mclean, Travis Wilson; Back Row L-R Steve Kooser, Bob Rosthenhausler, Bruno Motroni, Ben Enoka, Gregg Cascaes, Chris Bohlmann
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Midwest Stampede manager Steve Kooser with first place Rose Cup trophy. (click to enlarge)
Matt Palazzo of the Midwest Stampede at 2009 Rose Cup Tournament. Palazzo was 3 for 4 with 2 home runs in the title game. (click to enlarge)
Pitcher Sean Whitten of the Midwest Stampede enroute to championship game win at 2009 Rose Cup Tournament. Whitten tossed a 1 hit, 16K shutout in the championship game. (click to enlarge)