‘A great honor’: Field dedication held for coach Jimmie Lewis

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - You would’ve thought that after crossing the 900-win milestone, things couldn’t get much sweeter for Harlem baseball coach Jimmie Lewis.

On Friday, his name will live forever in the outfield as what has long been known as just the Harlem baseball field will become Jimmie Lewis Field.

Once the Bulldogs wrap up their game against Westside on Friday, Lewis will be joined by friends, family, players both past and present and many more.

Lewis says no milestone he’s achieved is quite like this one.

“I am real honored,” said Lewis. “It’s probably one of the biggest honors that I’ve ever had other than marrying my wife and having my children. It’s a great honor and coaching we’ve won a lot of championships and things like this, but to be honored by naming the field, that kinda puts you up there until they tear it down or whatever. A lot of folks will remember you when you’re gone but it’s helping and a great honor.”

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After years of service to this school and this community, the coach says he’s humbled and honored.

He says he wouldn’t be here without the other coaches alongside him.

“Fortunately for me, I’ve had some great ball players and some super great assistant coaches help give the people what they wanted,” said Lewis. “It’s a great feeling to have a field named after me, but before I say anything else I give all the credit to my assistant coaches. My name may be on the board up there over the field, but their names are tied in right there with me.”

Lewis has the Bulldogs off to a 17-0 start this season and it’s looking like that undefeated streak will continue.

We will be there for the full game and field dedication later this evening.