A true Grand Ledge legend has received one of the community’s highest honors. During Monday night’s Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the district officially announced that the Grand Ledge High School baseball stadium will now be named Gorman Field at Pat O’Keefe Stadium — a fitting tribute to longtime coach, mentor, and Hall of Fame inductee Pat O’Keefe.
The announcement was met with applause and emotion, as community members, athletes, and former students celebrated the recognition of a man whose leadership shaped generations of Comet athletes.
🧢 A Coach Who Defined Excellence
Coach Pat O’Keefe’s name is synonymous with Grand Ledge baseball. A respected figure in the GLHS Athletic Hall of Fame, O’Keefe guided his teams with discipline, heart, and unwavering pride in the blue and gold. His career saw countless victories on the diamond, but even more importantly, he built a program rooted in character and sportsmanship.
O’Keefe’s influence extended far beyond the field — inspiring players to carry lessons of teamwork, humility, and perseverance into their adult lives. The new name ensures that his legacy will live on for future generations of Grand Ledge athletes.
🏟️ The Announcement
The new name — Gorman Field at Pat O’Keefe Stadium — was unveiled during the October GLPS board meeting, with Coach O’Keefe himself in attendance. Board members praised his lifelong commitment to the school district, its students, and the sport that brought so many in the community together.
The Grand Ledge HS Athletic Hall of Fame shared the news on social media following the meeting, writing:
“Congrats to our legendary Hall of Fame Coach Pat O’Keefe on this honor!”
🎥 Watch the Full Announcement
The GLHS Athletic Hall of Fame YouTube channel has posted the full video of the meeting, which includes remarks from Coach O’Keefe reflecting on his years at Grand Ledge and the meaning of this recognition.
💙 Community Pride
This naming is more than a sign — it’s a celebration of community, mentorship, and excellence. Generations of Comets have walked onto that field under O’Keefe’s guidance, and now every future player will do so in a stadium that bears his name.
As the Hall of Fame post perfectly put it: “Go Comets!” ☄️
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