Sports News

‘He will be deeply missed.’ Cape Cod Baseball League honors Commissioner Emeritus Paul Galop, who died at age 68

"Paul holds a special place in the hearts of many."

Veteran's Field, home of the Chatham Anglers. Barry Chin/Globe Staff

May 29, 2021

1 minute to read

Paul Galop, Commissioner Emeritus of the Cape Cod Baseball League, died Friday, May 28, at 68 years old.

He passed away peacefully at his home in Chatham and was surrounded by family, according to a press release from the CCBL.

“We will be forever blessed by the many great memories Paul leaves with us, as well as by the countless friendships and all the special relationships that extended beyond the baseball diamond over the course of the forty years he spent with the CCBL,” the CCBL shared. “Paul holds a special place in the hearts of many, and he will be deeply missed.”

The Cape Cod Baseball League is heartbroken by the loss of our Commissioner Emeritus and good friend, Paul Galop.

Please keep the Galop family in your thoughts and prayers.

Full Statement: https://t.co/kEOsgmfR8Q pic.twitter.com/EihWYgzb34
— Cape League (@OfficialCCBL) May 29, 2021

The release said Galop’s leadership, love for baseball, and devotion to the community helped transform the CCBL into the premier collegiate summer league in the country. The way he lived his life has inspired those around him and reminded them that serving others can lead to great accomplishments, according to the release.

Galop started out as a volunteer with the Chatham Athletic Association and was a host parent, treasurer, president, and public address announcer for many years. He was commissioner for 15 years before stepping down in 2018.

“We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to both Paul and the entire Galop family for the example they set and the priceless legacy Paul leaves behind,” the release said.