Former Green Bay Blue Ribbons Manager Denny Ruh passed away on Friday at the age of 82 after a brief health battle.
The team issued the following statement.
“The Blue Ribbons family was saddened to hear about the passing of Denny Ruh.
A leader, on and off the field, Denny was one of the founding fathers of Bay Baseball, Ltd. in 1970, and was the first Manager in Green Bay Blue Ribbons history, leading the team to 12 Wisconsin State League titles over the course of their first 26 seasons. A seven-time WSL Manager of the Year, Ruh was a driving force in keeping baseball in the Greater Green Bay area, working with the Blue Ribbons, Sultans, and De Pere Dodgers.
The contributions he made to the baseball world and the Green Bay community were immense and the impact he had on the players he worked with will help carry on his legacy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”