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Stars' First Manager, Duane Lancaster, Passes Away At 82

              A true league legend, Duane Lancaster, passed away on Friday morning. He was 82. Lancaster managed three league teams, and was a coach for a fourth, in addition to being a key component in the league's expansion in 2000.
              Lancaster was named the first manager of the Hollywood Stars and led that team to their first league title. While with the Stars, Lancaster managed both his sons, Shaun and Brett. In 2003, he handed the managerial reins to his oldest son, Shaun, but remained with the team as a coach and helped them to a second championship.
              Lancaster announced his retirement in 2005 and was given an at bat in his final game. After receiving a standing ovation from the crowd at Pompano Municipal Stadium, the 63 year old Lancaster promptly singled up the middle.
              Lancaster did not remain retired for long, and when the league opened a new developmental league, the Celestial Division, Lancaster was involved, first as manager of the Oakland Park A's, and then as skipper of the Palm Beach Royals. After his managerial stints concluded, he joined Keith Nicoll's staff as a first base coach for the Lighthouse Point Beacons and was a part of two more championship clubs.
              Duane Lancaster was born on August 16, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University in 1965. In 1966, he joined the Army Reserves where he served as an MP for six years. After his military duty was fulfilled he moved to Fort Lauderdale and became a sportswriter for the Fort Lauderdale News.
              When the league undertook its first major expansion project, Lancaster became interested in helping and wound up being named manager of the Hollywood Stars.
              Lancaster is survived by his wife, Arlene, and his three children, Shaun, Brett, and Heather.



              

            
                          
              
              
                   
                


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