Fort Worth Cats’ scoreboard operator adds a special charm

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press Eric Vanderwerken updates the Cats scoreboard during a game with the Grand Prairie AirHogs July 29 at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH—Eager to make his way and live independently, Eric Vanderwerken has labored at a number of nondescript jobs since the former special-education student finished high school more than 20 years ago.

He washed dishes. Sacked groceries. Swept floors as a night janitor.

“H...

Published: 08/30/2009