“Dalla vita ho avuto tanto. Ora cercherò di restituire sotto questa veste che mi vede impegnato in prima persona nel ruolo del volontariato civico,” Luigi Augussori declared. With those words, the Lodi Old Rags baseball club entered a new era, electing Augussori as president during a milestone year for the organization.
Ordinary assembly at club headquarters
The leadership change took place on the evening of Monday, October 12. During an ordinary assembly held at the club’s headquarters, the organization marked its 60th anniversary. Augussori’s appointment followed the resignation of outgoing president Anna Stracchi, who stepped down after reviewing the team’s performance during the 2026 season.
Review of the 2026 season report
The evening began with the presentation of the 2026 season report. The document detailed the club’s recent activities and results. Following this review, Stracchi concluded her tenure. Augussori was subsequently elected by acclamation to lead the organization as it enters its seventh decade of operation.
Resignation from the city council
According to reporting by Il Cittadino, the resignation was intended to prevent any potential conflict of interest between his public office and his leadership role at the sports club.
Month-long milestone celebrations
The election took place during the final week of a month-long series of events organized by the Old Rags to celebrate their 60-year history. The club, a staple of the baseball community in Lodi, has been hosting various commemorative activities throughout this 30-day period. Further details regarding the transition and the club’s future plans are scheduled to be published in the Wednesday, October 14, edition of Il Cittadino.
