Elmore Sports Group
| Industry | Sports management |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Founder | David G. Elmore, Sr. |
Key people | David G. Elmore, Jr. Doug Elmore |
| Parent | Elmore Companies |
Elmore Sports Group is an American sports management company, which has owned various Minor League Baseball and lower-level professional hockey teams, as well as various sports facilities.
History
[edit]Elmore Sports Group was founded in 1969 and owns or has previously owned a variety of Minor League Baseball teams, professional hockey clubs, facility, concessions and special event management companies.[1]
The company's founder, David Elmore was granted the King of Baseball award in 2016, which is an award given for long-standing dedication to professional baseball.[2][3] He was previously inducted into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame, in 2014.[4][5] He was elected to the Texas League Hall of Fame in 2016.[6]
Sports properties
[edit]Baseball
[edit]Current
[edit]| Team | League | Level | Owned Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Sod Poodles[7] | Texas League | Double-A | Hodgetown |
| Idaho Falls Chukars [8] | Pioneer League | Independent League | Melaleuca Field |
| Eugene Emeralds [9] | Northwest League | High-A | N/A |
| Rocky Mountain Vibes[10] | Pioneer League | Independent League | Blocktickets Park |
| San Antonio Missions[11] | Texas League | Double-A | Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium |
Former
[edit]| Team | League | Level | When owned | Owned Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Blaze[12] | California League | Single-A | 2006-2016 | N/A |
| Birmingham Barons[13] | Southern League | Double-A | N/A | |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox[14] | Pacific Coast League | Triple-A | N/A | |
| Hawaii Islanders[15] | Pacific Coast League | Triple-A | N/A | |
| Inland Empire 66ers[16] | California League | Single-A | San Manuel Stadium | |
| Lynchburg Hillcats[17] | Carolina League | Single-A | N/A |
Hockey
[edit]Current
[edit]| Team | League | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Spud Kings[18] | United States Premier Hockey League | Tier II junior ice hockey |
Former
[edit]| Team | League | Level | When Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Fire[19] | Central Hockey League | Mid-level minor professional hockey league | 1998-1999 |
| Richmond Renegades[20] | ECHL | Tier 3 professional hockey league | 1994-2025 |
| San Antonio Iguanas | Central Hockey League | Mid-level minor professional hockey league | 1998-2002 |
| Utah Grizzlies[21](founded as Denver Grizzlies) (originally owned as Tallahassee Tiger Sharks) | ECHL | Tier 3 professional hockey league | 1994-2025 |
| Utah Grizzlies (1995–2005) | American Hockey League (previously International Hockey League) | 1995-2006 |
Soccer
[edit]Former
[edit]| Team | League | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane United FC (through Redside Sports LLC) | USL League Two | Fourth Tier | |
| SoCal SC | NPSL | Fourth Tier | |
| Tallahassee Scorpions | EISL | Indoor | |
| Utah Freezz[22][23] | World Indoor Soccer League | Indoor |
Arena football
[edit]Former
[edit]| Team | League | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Thunder | AF2 | Arena Football League development league |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Elmore Sports Group". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "Owner Dave Elmore Named 2016 King of Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "Dave Elmore Named 2016 King of Baseball | Ballpark Digest". Ballpark Digest. 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "Sky Sox Owner Dave Elmore to be Inducted into PCL Hall of Fame". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Reichard, Kevin (2014-04-03). "Elmore, Alamada, Hood among PCL Hall of Fame inductees - Ballpark Digest". Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Reichard, Kevin (2023-06-08). "In memoriam: Dave Elmore - Ballpark Digest". Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Pisani, Hart. "Sod Poodles founder, owner David Elmore dies at 88". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "Idaho Falls Chukars Announce the passing of long-time owner David Elmore". Pioneer Baseball League. 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Eugene Emeralds mourn the loss of founder David Elmore, a minor league baseball icon". KVAL. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "Vibes Mourn the Loss of Founder Dave Elmore, a Minor League Icon". Pioneer Baseball League. 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Peter L. Scamardo II, mySanAntonio.com (2023-06-09). "Former San Antonio Missions baseball club owner has died at 88". mySA. Archived from the original on 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Reichard, Kevin (2013-10-15). "Elmore buys back Bakersfield Blaze - Ballpark Digest". Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ Press, Associated (1995-11-01). "GRIZZLIES' OWNER BUYS THE BARONS". Deseret News. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Fobbs, Jaleesia (2023-06-09). "Dave Elmore, owner and founder of Minor League Baseball clubs, dies at 88". KRDO. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "David G. Elmore, an Oakdale, Ill., attorney-businessman, Thursday announced... - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "66ers, Owner Dave Elmore Recognized During Opening Days of Baseball Winter Meetings". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Sheehan, Stephanie. "Influential owner Dave Elmore passes away". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Moon, Eric (2023-06-09). "Chukars and Spud Kings Owner Dave Elmore Passes Away at 88". Local News 8. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "David Elmore - Franchise Owner, Idaho Falls Spud Kings (USPHL Premier) - Elite Prospects". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "RICHMOND ECHL TEAM IS SOLD". scholar.lib.vt.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ "Utah Grizzlies | Utah Grizzlies Announce Sale and Relocation at the Conclusion of Upcoming Season". Utah Grizzlies. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ↑ Genessy, Jody (1999-02-18). "Indoor soccer team owners not worried about past flops". Deseret News. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ Hamilton, Linda (2008-07-29). "Utah Grizzlies: Risk built an empire for Elmore". Deseret News. Retrieved 2026-01-26.