Former local baseball standout now works for Chicago Cubs Gene Marrano February 13, 2018 1 minute read Major league baseball spring training starts this week and one front office executive for the Chicago Cubs is now a local Hall of Famer as well. Bobby Basham grew up in Franklin County: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke police officer cleared in fatal shooting last NovemberNext: Arson investigation at Little Caesar’s nabs suspect Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
Major league baseball spring training starts this week and one front office executive for the Chicago Cubs is now a local Hall of Famer as well. Bobby Basham grew up in Franklin County:
