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that—it’s just that professional athletes get paid,” he laughs. “They still
need guidance.”
Recently promoted to be the Washington Wild Things Administrative
Vice President, Bozzuto looks back fondly on memories of the Wild
Things ballfield with his youngest son, Anthony. He and his wife, Shelly,
are parents to a daughter and two sons.
“My son is graduating from Pitt-Greensburg and has played baseball
there,” says Bozzuto, who holds a University of Pittsburgh dual degree in
Political Science/Business. “He has grown up with the Washington Wild
Things for nine-and-a-half years as a bat boy and bullpen catcher, and was
very fortunate to have had some experiences that many people don’t get.”
The promotion to behind the scenes will be a positive change for
Bozzuto.
“I know well the everyday grind that goes on for the players and the
coaches, and now I get an opportunity to do the administrative part,” says
Bozzuto. “I will do whatever is needed—whether it is day-to-day tours,
special projects or to simply be someone the staff can bounce ideas off of.”
Francine Williams is the managing partner of the Washington Wild
Things organization.
“Bob has been with the Wild Things in several key roles throughout
the years,” she says. “With the addition of his tenure as field manager for
the 2014 and 2015 teams, and his experience as the Athletic Director for
North Allegheny, Bob is the best possible adviser to assist us as we move
our sports and entertainment venue into the future.”
In his position at NA, it’s all about the kids. “I think one of the greatest
things is that we—it’s not just me, but the central administration, school
board, administrative staff, etc.—in terms of what we have done, hire the
very, very best coaches that will guide our student athletes for numerous
years,” he says. “We are making sure that the young people have the best
and safest equipment and facilities. I have a great responsibility in making
sure that