On November 6, 2009 a crowd gathered at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington to watch as the new Delaware Sports Commission was launched with a ceremonial first pitch from Governor Jack Markell.
This ceremonial event had guest speakers including, Linda Parkowski, Chairman of the Board, Matthew Sparks, Executive Director, Professor Matt Robinson, President, Kevin Reilly, celebrated former NFL football player and renowned motivational speaker, Alan Levin, Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office, and Governor Jack Markell.