2nd Annual Don Dillehay Memorial Baseball Tournament set for July 9-10 in Brush

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The late Don Dillehay is shown at a Colorado Rockies game. The second annual baseball tournament held in his honor will happen July 9 and 10 in Brush. (Brian Porter/Brush News Tribune file photo)

The Second Annual Don Dillehay Memorial Baseball Tournament will be held Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 in Brush, with the City of Brush Recreation Department as a sponsor.

The 2nd Annual Don Dillehay Memorial Baseball Tournament will be held July 9-10 in Brush. (City of Brush/Courtesy graphic)

This tournament is for ages 12 and under and 10 and under. The cost is $200 per team with a three-game guarantee. To register or for more information, call the Brush Recreation office at 970-842-5280.

The late Don Dillehay dedicated his life to young people and influenced many in a very special way. He started his teaching and coaching career in 1968.

Dillehay was instrumental in implementing the HS baseball program at Brush High School and coached his way to a State title in 1991. He was voted Coach of the Year for the Patriot League for four years and was Colorado State Coach of the Year in 1991.

After retiring from teaching in 2005, Dillehay formed a nonprofit for youth, Blue Horizons. He coordinated various activities and coached Special Olympic athletes in several sports.

Don impacted the lives of many young people all the way up until his death in 2018. Funds from this tournament will go to the Don Dillehay Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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