New Ulm HALL OF FAME Member

Andrew (Andy) Bastian

Non-Player (Manager)

Selected 1990

          Instrumental in getting modern day baseball started in New Ulm in 1939, Bastian was on original board of directors until he resigned to become the co-manager of Brewers in that year. He is generally credited with keeping baseball going in New Ulm during the war years, as he insisted that teams continue to be fielded even if the players were on the old or young side. He was always the hitter for infield practice by the Brewers.

          After co-managing for four years, Bastian served for seven years on the board of directors from 1946 to 1952. Since he played baseball himself in the 1930's, his involvement in New Ulm baseball spanned three decades.

          Bastian co-managed the first Brewer team to go to state (1939) and the 1941 State Class A championship team. His 1942 team won the Western Minnesota League championship.