One of Major League Baseball’s most exclusive passes is not awarded for a single swing, pitch or season. It is earned through longevity.The MLB Gold Card, also known as a lifetime pass, grants the holder and one guest free admission to any regular-season MLB game. The card is typically presented to players, managers, coaches and umpires with at least eight years of Major League service, while full-time front office staff can receive it after 25 years of service. The pass must be presented at a ballpark’s VIP or will call window and is not valid for postseason or All-Star Game admission.Adam McCalvy is now part of that select group.McCalvy, who has covered the Milwaukee Brewers for MLB.com for 25 years, was recently surprised with his Gold Card by Brewers manager Pat Murphy. The moment recognized McCalvy’s longevity on the beat and his connection to the franchise, its fans and the game.”This is so embarrassing to even talk about,” McCalvy told WISN 12 Sports’ Pat Timlin. McCalvy said the honor was meaningful, especially coming from Murphy, who has spent decades in baseball himself.”He loves that kind of stuff,” McCalvy said. “He is very appreciative of longevity in the game because he’s been in baseball for a long time as well, and I know he appreciates what the game has given him.”McCalvy said he feels fortunate to have joined MLB.com when it began and never expected to spend 25 years with the company. He said he was simply grateful to have a job after college. McCalvy was quick to deflect attention, noting that many people around the ballpark have worked in baseball even longer. But he said the messages he received after the honor became public meant a lot.”I appreciate the way people feel like maybe something I write can bring them a little closer to the team,” McCalvy said.
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One of Major League Baseball’s most exclusive passes is not awarded for a single swing, pitch or season. It is earned through longevity.
The MLB Gold Card, also known as a lifetime pass, grants the holder and one guest free admission to any regular-season MLB game. The card is typically presented to players, managers, coaches and umpires with at least eight years of Major League service, while full-time front office staff can receive it after 25 years of service. The pass must be presented at a ballpark’s VIP or will call window and is not valid for postseason or All-Star Game admission.
Adam McCalvy is now part of that select group.
McCalvy, who has covered the Milwaukee Brewers for MLB.com for 25 years, was recently surprised with his Gold Card by Brewers manager Pat Murphy. The moment recognized McCalvy’s longevity on the beat and his connection to the franchise, its fans and the game.
“This is so embarrassing to even talk about,” McCalvy told WISN 12 Sports’ Pat Timlin.
McCalvy said the honor was meaningful, especially coming from Murphy, who has spent decades in baseball himself.
“He loves that kind of stuff,” McCalvy said. “He is very appreciative of longevity in the game because he’s been in baseball for a long time as well, and I know he appreciates what the game has given him.”
McCalvy said he feels fortunate to have joined MLB.com when it began and never expected to spend 25 years with the company. He said he was simply grateful to have a job after college.
McCalvy was quick to deflect attention, noting that many people around the ballpark have worked in baseball even longer. But he said the messages he received after the honor became public meant a lot.
“I appreciate the way people feel like maybe something I write can bring them a little closer to the team,” McCalvy said.