Long Island Ducks Baseball Team Sold to REV
- Thomas Nothel
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By Thomas Nothel
REV Entertainment - the official sports and Entertainment Company of the Texas Rangers – has purchased the Long Island Ducks baseball team.
The Ducks are a franchise of the Atlantic League of professional baseball, and the prior owner is Frank Boulton who was the original owner of the Ducks.
Boulton said “the time has come” to sell the team because he is 75 years old and wants to ensure the the legacy he built with the Ducks will continue.
REV Entertainment shares his vision "for the next 25 years on Long Island," stated Boulton, who will remain on as an advisor to REV Entertainment.
The January 28th news conference was held at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, the Ducks home Stadium in Central Islip, to discuss the sale.
“There will be no major changes” to Ducks baseball and the game-day experience, stated Sean Decker, the REV Entertainment president.
Decker said the Ducks will “no question” remain a staple of the league.
“Let me be very clear: We are an events company for the Texas Rangers. There is no ulterior motive;” stated Decker. “There is no intention of doing anything with moving the team geographically, league, etc. We’re here to be exactly where they are today.”
“We are proud to welcome the Long Island Ducks into the REV family,” added Decker. “Frank Boulton has built something truly special on Long Island. Our responsibility is to honor that legacy, build upon the foundation he established, and continue delivering an affordable, family-friendly experience while positioning the Ducks for long-term success.”
Mike Pfaff will remain the Ducks president, and Boulton said there will not be any front office changes.
"I am grateful to the fans, friends, sponsors and entire Long Island community for their support for 25 incredible seasons of Ducks baseball and am confident it will only get better as we enter the next 25." said Boulton in a statement.
The Long Island Ducks have competed in the Atlantic League since 2000 and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, NY. The Ducks have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for five consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 721 games all-time.
The Ducks home opening day is April 21st against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars.