Ed Ewing was recently celebrated by Jasper Youth Baseball, which installed a new scoreboard bearing his name to mark decades of dedication to the sport and the community. The honor follows a Rex Critchlow Award he received more than 70 years ago, an accolade he still possesses.
A Mentor’s Legacy
The ceremony gathered family, friends and former teammates, evoking the moment at age eight when Ewing first met coach Ralph Heath, a relationship that would prove formative.
Ewing has repeatedly emphasized the outsized influence coaches can have on young people, a belief that guided his own journey from the sandlots to the executive suite.
His business acumen is evident in the development of duplex communities across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois through Ewing Properties, and in his collaboration with The Carlyle Group to revive struggling companies. Industry estimates place his net worth near $750 million.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ewing remains deeply connected to his hometown, supporting local institutions and ensuring that the values learned on the field continue to inspire future generations.