The Allouez Optimists Miracle League of Green Bay provides kids with mental and/or physical challenges, 4 to 19 years old, an opportunity to play baseball as a team member, with real uniforms, in an organized league, regardless of their capabilities.
Founded in 2006, it was one of only two Miracle League programs in Wisconsin at that time – the other was in Kenosha.
Every child deserves a chance to play baseball.
The Miracle League of Green Bay is committed to providing children with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball regardless of their abilities. Through strong community support, sponsorships, and accessible facilities designed to meet the unique needs of players and their families, the league creates a safe and welcoming environment where every child has the chance to experience the joy of the game.
Miracle League of Green Bay is possible largely because of the generosity of Dick Resch and former Green Bay Packer Brett Favre & his wife Deanna.
Your support helps provide children with disabilities the chance to experience the joy of baseball in a safe, welcoming environment. Every donation helps support our players, programs, field, and future opportunities for Miracle League families.
Miracle League of Green Bay is about more than just the game of baseball. It is a place where players, families, volunteers, and the community come together to create unforgettable moments, lasting friendships, and opportunities for every child to feel included, supported, and celebrated.
At Miracle League of Green Bay, it’s all about the smiles – and there are plenty to go around. If you want to see the pure joy of playing baseball, just come on out to Resch Miracle Field.
We have more than just baseball. The Favre Family Miracle Recreation area offers a handicap-accessible playground, named after its major contributors, Brett and Deanna Favre.
It’s our field of dreams. We built it and they have come. It’s a special place for special kids where we’re making miracles happen.
This group is committed to providing an environment where the Miracle League of Green Bay can continue to fulfill its mission and thrive for generations. Through leadership, community involvement, fundraising, and ongoing support, the Board of Directors helps ensure that every player and family has the opportunity to experience the joy of the game in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Paul was the driving force in founding The Miracle League of Green Bay in 2006. He brought the idea to Green Bay after visiting a friend in Georgia. That’s were he saw Miracle League for the first time and knew he wanted to bring the same joy of playing baseball to kids in Northeast Wisconsin.
Gary’s been part of Miracle League in Green Bay every year except the first. That was 2008. Now, he’s the Executive Director of the league, and his passion for giving these special kids the chance to play ball shines through as he ensures Miracle League is a great experience for everybody.
Shortly after his retirement from his electric and gas utility executive job of 33 years, our Founder and General Manager, Paul Liegeois, and his wife Mary Jo, visited with long-time friends and business associate, Dean Alford and his family in Atlanta, Georgia. Through discussion with Alford, now Chairman of the national Miracle League Association, he learned about the history and efforts of he and his Rotary Club in establishing the Miracle League program, and viewed the HBO video about the project. Intrigued by the concept, Liegeois brought the idea back to his Optimist Club in Green Bay, and in late 2005, decided to proceed to see if he couldn’t create the same wonderful program for the children in the Green Bay and surrounding areas. Read more.
In 1998 Rockdale Youth Baseball Association’s coach Eddie Bagwell invited the first child with a disability to play baseball on his team; Michael a 7 year old child in a wheel chair attended every game and practice, while cheering on his 5 year old brother. In 1999, other children with disabilities were invited to play baseball. The players had expressed the desire to dress in uniforms, make plays in the field and round the bases just like their main stream peers. The league began with 35 players on four teams.
The Miracle League of Green Bay would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors and community partners. Their generosity helps provide opportunities, equipment, field maintenance, programs, and unforgettable experiences for our players and families, and we are truly grateful for their continued support.
2006
Allaura Financial Solutions
Max & Erma’s
2006-2009
Edward Jones Investments – Larry Barton, Financial Advisor
2006-2012
Gandrud Chevrolet Nissan Dodge Chrysler
2007
Bellin Health
2007-2008
BayCare Clinics
Superior Commercial Structures
Home Interiors
2007-2012
Laura Mossakowski, LLC – Financial Planning for Women
Saranac Glove Company
Donn Bramer Photography
Broadway Automotive
2008-2010
NEW i Tech
2008-2011
Al Naumann Financial, LLC
2008-2012
SCHWABE, NA. – Enzymatic Therapy
NEW ReBath of NEW
2009-2012
Shopko
Knights of Columbus – DePere Abbot Pennings Council
2010-2011
Johnson Bank
Logicalis
2010-2012
Allcox & Associates
KI
2012
Le Mieux & Son Toyota
My Brother’s Keeper, Inc.
USBank
2006-2012
Resource One Realty – Tom Monahan
2008
RE-BATH of Northeastern Wisconsin – Threse & Brent Martin
NEW i Tech – Kevin Platkowski
2009-2011
US Bank
2009-2012
Shopko
SCHWABE, NS. – Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
2010-2012
KI
2012
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Miracle League baseball is played on a custom-designed field featuring a cushioned, rubberized, completely flat surface to prevent injuries and allow access for the visually impaired and those in wheelchairs. All areas of the field, including the dugouts and restrooms, are universally accessible.
Any child between the ages of 4 to 19 with a mental or physical challenge who may be otherwise unable to enjoy playing the sport of baseball from anywhere in the Northeastern Wisconsin area.
At Resch Miracle Field at Optimist Park, the corner of Libal St. and Kalb Ave in Allouez.
The season opening day is the first Saturday in June. Registration deadline is April 1st.
