12/17/97
The Madison Black Wolf have named Al Gallagher as manager for the 1998 season.
11/19/97
The Madison Black Wolf 1998 schedule is posted at the Black
Wolf Website.
10/21/97
Madison Black Wolf releases Roger Etheridge and trades Andy Wise to the
Sioux Falls Canaries for future considerations.
10/20/97
In 1998, the Northern League will go to an 86-game schedule, an increase
of two games over 1997. This will be accomplished by having each team play
two 4-game stands, one at home and one away.
08/26/97
Black Wolf names 1997 awards:
08/16/97
Verona town officials are negotiating with the Black Wolf about the possibility
of building a new stadium for the team to play in.
08/15/97
Tom Marsh is leaving the Black Wolf to play ball in Taiwan.
08/6/97
Mike Badorek's contract has been purchased by the Cleveland Indians. Apparently
he will play AA ball in the Cleveland farm system.
John Salamon has been traded to the Winnipeg Goldeyes for pitchers Nevin Brewer and Andy Wise.
07/7/97
Jose Peguero released.
07/6/97
R. J. Bowers retires.
06/13/97
Attendance record set (3,848), with help of group of 1175 (!) from UW Hospitals.
06/4/97
Tony Marabella ties Northern League record with 3 home runs in 11-15 loss
to Winnipeg Goldeyes.
06/3/97
Black Wolf sets Northern League record with 5 triples in 9-10 loss to Winnipeg
Goldeyes.
05/23/97
Black Wolf beats St. Paul Saints 12-4 in first 1997 Exhibition game.