Craig Pexa
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
Cologne, MN
Cologne, MN
Craig Pexa has been involved with the Cologne Hollanders since the mid 1980’s. He started as a player and then became a manager and board member.
In 2002 he stepped away from managing to coach Babe Ruth teams in Cologne and Legion teams in Norwood, yet he remained as a board member and took on the role of head cook for the “Shack” (concession stand).
In 2014 Craig returned to the bench as manager and continues to oversee the concession stand. Craig has been involved in many ballpark upgrades such as a major grandstand project, new dugouts, and in 2014 new lights on Robert Fritz field.
Craig is currently on the Norwood Young America school board and has held that position for over ten years. Craig is an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church.
In 2002 he stepped away from managing to coach Babe Ruth teams in Cologne and Legion teams in Norwood, yet he remained as a board member and took on the role of head cook for the “Shack” (concession stand).
In 2014 Craig returned to the bench as manager and continues to oversee the concession stand. Craig has been involved in many ballpark upgrades such as a major grandstand project, new dugouts, and in 2014 new lights on Robert Fritz field.
Craig is currently on the Norwood Young America school board and has held that position for over ten years. Craig is an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church.