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Fishel Award

Robert O. Fishel gave his heart and soul to the American League Public Relations Department and did such an amazing job, that Major League Baseball chose to honor him by establishing the Fishel Award in 1981 and naming him the first recipient. On June 30, 1988 Fishel passed away, but his legacy lives on in this award given to the single person who best exemplifies public relations excellence.

Year Name Team / Affiliation

1981

Robert O. Fishel American League

1982

Robert W. Brown Baltimore Orioles

1983

Larry Shenk Philadelphia Phillies

1984

Arthur E. (Red) Patterson California Angels

1985

Jim Ferguson Cincinnati Reds

1986

Fred Claire Los Angeles Dodgers

1987

Jim Toomey St. Louis Cardinals

1988

Tom Mee Minnesota Twins

1989

Donald Davidson Houston Astros

1990

Ned Colleti Chicago Cubs

1991

Phyllis K. Merhige American League

1992

Richard Griffin Montreal Expos

1993

John Blake Texas Rangers

1994

Kate Feeney National League

1995

Howard Starkman Toronto Blue Jays

1996

Bill Guilfoile Major League Baseball

1997

Dick Bresciani Boston Red Sox

1998

Jay Horwitz New York Mets

1999

Bob DiBiasio Cleveland Indians

2000

Tim Mead Anaheim Angels

2001

Rob Matwick Houston Astros

2002

Mike Swanson Arizona Diamondbacks

2003

Rick Vaughn Tampa Bay Devil Rays
2004 Jeffrey Idelson National Baseball Hall of Fame
2005 Randy Adamack Seattle Mariners
2006 Rob Butcher Cincinnati Reds