Hadley, 13, named Cardinal Batboy for 1947 Season

Kent Hadley proudly poses in his authentic Cardinal batboy uniform. The uni was custom made and shipped from St. Louis.
Idaho State Journal June 1947
The annual Welcome Pocatello Cardinal banquet was a huge success. At the session which was held at the Hotel Bannock, the new Card batboy was present. He is Kent Hadley who was selected from a group of six finalists in the Cardinal Batboy contest held recently.
Kent will wear a regular Cardinal Uniform, fitted to his size, receive a regular bi-monthly paycheck and in general he’ll be the envy of all youngsters in Pocatello.

The Winning Cardinal Essay

Hadley's winning essay

Probably the happiest lad in Pocatello last night was Kent Hadley, of 408 North Tenth Ave.
Why?
The personable 13 year old was named this year’s Pocatello Cardinal batboy at the Annual Banquet in the Hotel Bannock. Steve Detmer 145 Washington came in second and was awarded a gold watch from Nate Morgan jewelers. –Pocatello Tribune