(d. 1969) “Mr. Baseball” Rocky Benevento, the legendary Portland Beaver groundskeeper, was the frame that held Beaver Baseball together for almost four decades (1927-1966), His love of baseball fueled fans’ support for the game and admiration and respect for Rocky. Rocky never missed hospital visits (fans and players), boarded new players at his home, let neighborhood kids in the game for free, and worked diligently to maintain the Beaver’s facility.

Rocky Benevento represents an era: capacity crowds at Vaughn Street, push lawn mowers, and roasted peanuts. Rocky died in 1969 but through his good citizenship and love for baseball still lives in the memories of thousands of Beaver baseball fans.