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Cribbin’ with the Krieg
The month of May is Normal CornBelters’ month at Cornball, with several of the front office and management folks stopping by. This week it’s General Manager Kyle Krieger. Kyle is a graduate of Illinois State who ventured back near his hometown for a while to work with Steve Malliet and the Joliet Jackhammers. When the team was started here in Normal, he found it an opportunity too good to pass up. Take a listen to hear what a minor league GM is responsible for — and that might include parking cars.
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Cribbin’ with the Krieg
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