Courtesy Lincoln SaltdogsLINCOLN–(KFOR/News Release Apr. 30)–Lincoln Saltdogs president Charlie Meyer has retired after 26 years with the baseball organization. The organization made the announcement Thursday morning, the same day his retirement was scheduled to take effect. Charlie Meyer (Court esy of Lincoln Saltdogs Baseball Club) “After more than 26 years with the Saltdogs, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful for Lincoln. When we started, the goal was to build something that would last and make a positive impact, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished alongside the Abel family, our staff, and this community”, Meyer stated. “To our fans, thank you for your support year after year. Your passion for baseball and for this community is what made it all worthwhile. And to the Abel family, thank you for the opportunity and for your trust over the years. It has been an incredible run, and I’m grateful to have been part of it. I look forward to continuing to support the Saltdogs and the Lincoln community in the years ahead, and to enjoying the game from a different seat”, Meyer expressed. During Meyer’s tenure include the Saltdogs playing in the American Association Wolff Cup Finals in 2009 and 2014, claiming the championship in ’09. Lincoln also hosted the 2003 Northern League All-Star game. In addition, Haymarket Park, the home field for the Saltdogs, has been named the American Association “Best Playing Surface”, 24 years in a row, dating back to Lincoln’s first year as an organization, in 2001. The organization has not announced who will take Meyer’s role as president. The Saltdogs will begin the 2026 season at home May 15 when they host the Sioux Falls Canaries at 7:05 p.m. Hear Saltdogs baseball all season long on KFOR FM101.5/1240AM.   ...read more read less