The Shadow
COVINGTON VA (VR) – Tommy Garten, former owner of the Covington Lumberjacks has been selected for induction into the Valley Baseball League Hall of Fame.
Garten was part of a group that purchased the Covington Lumberjacks in 2009 and he and his sons, Dizzy and Matt, assumed full ownership in 2011.
A successful businessman in Covington for decades, Garten supported all local sports especially the Lumberjacks, making it his mission to keep Valley League Baseball in his city. He was part of the group that made Jack’s baseball free to fans, allowing everyone to watch summer college baseball.
He and his wife, Mary Beth, also served as a host family to many players and coaches over the years.
Under the ownership of the Gartens, the Lumberjacks won the Valley League Championship in 2011.
Garten also served the VBL as an executive board member until his death on January 24, 2024.
