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six seasons with the Wingnuts, where he did double-duty as the team broadcaster and its media relations director beginning in 2008. It’s been almost 10 years since he called his first game in the league, and this season the Schuster passed an impressive mile- stone, calling his 1000th game in the American Association. A native of Levittown, New
York, Schuster began his broad- casting career in 2003 at the University of Michigan’s stu- dent radio station, then took a broadcasting and media re- lat ions internship with the American Association’s Lincoln Saltdogs in 2007 before calling his first game in May 2008. It’s a day Schuster remembers well. “It was the Wichita Wingnuts'
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inaugural game in May of 2008. Tere were close to 6,000 fans in
attendance and the Wingnuts pulled out a close win, it was a really exciting night.” It’s been a long and winding road since the early days
in Wichita. Literally! With the Goldeyes being the only team north of the border, there are some long bus rides. In the finals the teams will travel 1,518 kilometers between Winnipeg and Wichita. With teams located as far away as Grand Prairie Texas, (2,089 kilometers from Winnipeg), the regular season travel can be gruelling, but it’s something that Schuster enjoys. “I've sort of gotten used to the grind over the years. It's
the hardest part for everyone involved (players, coaches, staff, etc.), but it's also the part that makes baseball unique and so special.” What makes it more bearable are the memories being
made. When you’ve been in the league as long as Schuster, there are many great memories that have accumulated over the years, but there’s one that stands out above the rest. “Witnessing the Goldeyes' championship in 2016 is
something I'll always cherish,” recalls Schuster. “It was a great finish to a remarkable year, and I can't thank the players and coaching staff enough for making it happen.”
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The Goldeyes are looking to repeat as American Associations Champions for 2017. Te Goldeyes have won three championships in their
24-year history: at the old Winnipeg Stadium back in 1994, and then on the road in Wichita in 2012 and 2016, with a chance to do it again in 2017. Fan support for the team has always been great, and Schuster says it’s something not just the home team, but the visiting teams notice. “Goldeyes' fans are second to none, and I felt that way
even when coming here as a visitor,” says Schuster. “Tey not only come out in large numbers year after year, but they're very much into the baseball game. Teir support plays a role in the team's success at home, and you can feel the energy resonate throughout the park every night.” Dreams and aspirations of making it to the big leagues
is what drives most athletes involved in sports. Te same can be said for broadcasters. For Schuster, who has made Winnipeg his home, it’s not something he thinks about very often. “I think it's the dream of every minor leaguer whether
it’s a player, coach, broadcaster, to reach the next level, but I'm just really happy to be in Winnipeg. I really enjoy the city and the people, and just look forward to doing the best I can as long as I'm here.” Te Goldeyes broadcasts can be heard on 93.7 CJNU,
who signed a three-year contract to carry the games with Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative in 2016. Schuster says it’s been a great partnership. “It's been great. Tey just celebrated their 10th year. It's
a volunteer-run station, and you really have to tip your cap to everyone that has kept it going over the years. I hope we stay here for a long time.” As another season winds down, it’s a time for Schuster
to step back and reflect on why he loves his job so much. “Honestly, it's the city/province as a whole that have
made this such a great experience. Te people in Winnipeg are incredibly friendly and helpful. I grew up in New York, but really prefer places like Winnipeg.”
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