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 Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 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:
