Prior to the 2008 season, the Red Wings assumed operations of the Batavia Muckdogs. The Muckdogs won the New York-Penn League championship this season.

Her father, Morrie Silver, organized the fund drive to form Rochester Community Baseball and purchase the Red Wings from the St. Louis Cardinals in the winter of 1956-57. He was a long-time president of the team and his business savvy and dedication helped keep the franchise viable during some difficult times.

“I’m very appreciative of this honor and proud to be recognized by my peers,” Naomi Silver said today. “We had a tremendous year in every way. We started slowly on the field but came on strong and we’ll finish in the black (for fiscal 2008) despite challenging economic times.