"The Catalyst" Joe Hamilton vists with former St. Petersburg Mayor Bob Ulrich (1987-91) 10-9-23
Episode 6690, Oct 10, 2023, 09:13 PM
The Catalyst caught up with former St. Petersburg Mayor Bob Ulrich (1987-91) just days after his 90th birthday. The interview took place right after the City reached its agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines to redevelop the historic Gas Plant district.
Ulrich was a driving force in the acquisition of Major League Baseball, during a contentious time in St. Petersburg’s history.
During the conversation, Ulrich recounts the sentiment of the City as construction of the field commenced despite having no team to play in it. He discussed his economics-based decision to support the project and how it played into the “purpose of a city.” #tropicanafield #raysbaseball #bobulrich #stpete #stpetefl #stpetecatalyst #tampabay #radio #radiostpete
Ulrich was a driving force in the acquisition of Major League Baseball, during a contentious time in St. Petersburg’s history.
During the conversation, Ulrich recounts the sentiment of the City as construction of the field commenced despite having no team to play in it. He discussed his economics-based decision to support the project and how it played into the “purpose of a city.” #tropicanafield #raysbaseball #bobulrich #stpete #stpetefl #stpetecatalyst #tampabay #radio #radiostpete