Former MLB pitcher and Newton High School standout Ross Wolf, has been selected for induction into the National Athletic Hall of Fame. Ross was a key member of the Newton Eagles 2001 Class 1a IHSA State Championship team and went on to continue his career at Wabash Valley. He was drafted in 02 in the 18th round and signed with the Marlins. Over his career he has stops with Baltimore, Oakland, Houston and Texas. He has also competed internationally, playing in the Korean Baseball Organization. The 2025 Induction Ceremony will be held Friday, November 21st at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall.
Newton’s Ross Wolf Headed to National Athletic HOF
WJBD Staff
Jul 30, 2025 | 6:57 AM
The Latest

County By County Election Numbers
22m ago
Ballot positions set for Salem and Centralia City Elections
26m ago
Opdyke woman killed in single-car Jefferson County wreck
1h ago
Escaped Tennessee inmate caught after 10 days on the run when his truck gets stuck in the mud
1h ago
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital to Offer Limited Free Lung Cancer Screenings
1h ago
Some Hemp and CBD Products become illegal to sell outside cannabis stores beginning November 12th
4h ago
Healthcare dispute strikes fear, confusion among southern Illinois retirees
4h ago
Salem City Council passes tax levy; hears concerns about pausing TIF projects
5h ago
Today is election day; polls open until seven
5h ago
Salem Township Hospital to Sell Low Cost Lab Vouchers Thursday
5h ago
Police Beat for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
6h ago
The volleyball sectionals open up tonight.
11h ago
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and marketing. By continuing to use this service, you agree to use cookies by us and our third-party service providers as described in the Privacy Policy.
