As the youngest member of a proud baseball family, I feel that I must do my part to continue our tradition. We lost our sister Lynne to cancer in 2004, and just recently my 89 year old father, Doc Fowlkes, passed in February of 2015. My brother Eddie lost his battle with brain cancer in April of 2016, and my 86 year old mom, Gwen Fowlkes, passed on November 3, 2016.
We've decided to form a non-profit organization called "Fowlkes Baseball, Inc." In honor of my mom, dad, sister, brother, and grandfather, "The Fowlkes Family Memorial Fund" has been established. The funding will be used to provide support for young student-athletes, especially those lacking most in resources.
I'm passionate about motivating today's players to enjoy the game of baseball!
- Jimmy Fowlkes