Stan Is The Man!
- By Jimmy Fowlkes
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- 15 Dec, 2020
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A Baseball Man Ahead of His Time
"Everybody knows Stan!" Stan Singleton is always laughing, making others smile. One of the nicest guys I've ever met, and a great story teller.
So let me tell you his story. Stan is a huge advocate and supporter of Fowlkes Baseball! The Fowlkes family really owes him a boatload of gratitude.
Back in the day, he was so knowledgeable about the baseball scene, that scouts and college coaches would come to him for information about players. He was a talent scout that had a true appreciation for the game of baseball and an unbelievable passion for helping players get to the next level.
This was before Internet. Stan would subscribe to newspapers all over the state of Georgia and beyond. If he read about a talented young high school player, he would drive to see him play. It didn't matter how far. Stan not only wanted to meet him, but get to know his family, friends, and coaches. When he told you about a player, besides getting details about his playing ability, he could tell you all about his character and work ethic. All the information in his 3-ring binder full of newspaper clippings were sought after by a lot of coaches and scouts.
Stan was our 1st customer when my dad, brother and I opened our first indoor training facility in the early '90's. His son, Justin Singleton, was about 13 years old. Justin went on to have an outstanding career at Duluth High School and Georgia State University. In all those years, Stan remained loyal to the Fowlkes family, even though he was offered jobs with numerous scouting and recruiting organizations.
So many kids came through our program over the years because of Stan Singleton. Always good kids, with outstanding character and a great work ethic. Players that might have gone unnoticed. So many players that went to the next level by earning a college scholarship or signing professionally. Some have become successful coaches.
If you love baseball, or for that matter, if you love life, stop and say hello to this man. Now you know what he looks like. I promise you, he'll make you smile.
Thank you for everything, Stan! "You da Man!"
So let me tell you his story. Stan is a huge advocate and supporter of Fowlkes Baseball! The Fowlkes family really owes him a boatload of gratitude.
Back in the day, he was so knowledgeable about the baseball scene, that scouts and college coaches would come to him for information about players. He was a talent scout that had a true appreciation for the game of baseball and an unbelievable passion for helping players get to the next level.
This was before Internet. Stan would subscribe to newspapers all over the state of Georgia and beyond. If he read about a talented young high school player, he would drive to see him play. It didn't matter how far. Stan not only wanted to meet him, but get to know his family, friends, and coaches. When he told you about a player, besides getting details about his playing ability, he could tell you all about his character and work ethic. All the information in his 3-ring binder full of newspaper clippings were sought after by a lot of coaches and scouts.
Stan was our 1st customer when my dad, brother and I opened our first indoor training facility in the early '90's. His son, Justin Singleton, was about 13 years old. Justin went on to have an outstanding career at Duluth High School and Georgia State University. In all those years, Stan remained loyal to the Fowlkes family, even though he was offered jobs with numerous scouting and recruiting organizations.
So many kids came through our program over the years because of Stan Singleton. Always good kids, with outstanding character and a great work ethic. Players that might have gone unnoticed. So many players that went to the next level by earning a college scholarship or signing professionally. Some have become successful coaches.
If you love baseball, or for that matter, if you love life, stop and say hello to this man. Now you know what he looks like. I promise you, he'll make you smile.
Thank you for everything, Stan! "You da Man!"
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