Ballpark District in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Keli S. McGregor

1962-2010

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025

1. Keli S. McGregor Marker

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Keli S. McGregor. , Keli McGregor was a bold and innovative leader of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, a man with unwavering integrity and character. McGregor Square bears his name because he had the vision to see exciting potential in the parking lot next door to Coors Field. In a larger sense, McGregor Square is a perpetual celebration of Keli's impactful life and his commitment to the Colorado Rockies, Denver, Colorado and the region. , Keli's life in sports started at a young age and he always credited his mentors along the way. He followed his successful football career at Colorado State University under head coach Sonny Lubick with three years in the NFL. Keli then moved off the field and into leadership positions at the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas, which led to him joining the Rockies in 1993. , In 2001, Keli was named the Rockies' Club President. With the organization facing financial challenges at the time, Keli immediately set them on a course to regain control of their future in the game and sought the help of Rockies ownership to do so. It took the entire organization to successfully get “back to shore” financially, and Keli's leadership instilled a belief that adversity could be overcome by working together. Keli went on to be bold in other ways, like spearheading the design of the Rockies' Spring Training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. Keli earned the respect of his colleagues, peers and Major League Baseball leadership for not only his impact on the Rockies' business practices, but also for the on-field successes. Under his watch, the Rockies made a magical run to the 2007 World Series, and in 2009, another playoff run after securing the best record in franchise history. , On April 20, 2010, the McGregor and Rockies families received the shocking news that Keli had died unexpectedly at the age of 48. Keli was a beloved father of four , daughters Jordan, Taylor and Landri, and son Logan , husband to Lori, and friend to many. , Keli was one of a kind. A born leader, he cared deeply and treated everyone with genuine kindness. Keli's legacy lives on in the values that continue to be pillars of the Rockies organization and the impact he had on everyone he met.

Keli McGregor was a bold and innovative leader of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, a man with unwavering integrity and character. McGregor Square bears his name because he had the vision to see exciting potential in the parking lot next door to Coors Field. In a larger sense, McGregor Square is a perpetual celebration of Keli's impactful life and his commitment to the Colorado Rockies, Denver, Colorado and the region.

Keli's life in sports started at a young age and he always credited his mentors along the way. He followed his successful football career at Colorado State University under head coach Sonny Lubick with three years in the NFL. Keli then moved off the field and into leadership positions at the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas, which led to him joining the Rockies in 1993.

In 2001, Keli was named the Rockies' Club President. With the organization facing financial challenges at the time, Keli immediately set them on a course to regain control of their future in the game and sought the help of Rockies ownership to do so. It took the entire organization to successfully get “back to shore”

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financially, and Keli's leadership instilled a belief that adversity could be overcome by working together. Keli went on to be bold in other ways, like spearheading the design of the Rockies' Spring Training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. Keli earned the respect of his colleagues, peers and Major League Baseball leadership for not only his impact on the Rockies' business practices, but also for the on-field successes. Under his watch, the Rockies made a magical run to the 2007 World Series, and in 2009, another playoff run after securing the best record in franchise history.

On April 20, 2010, the McGregor and Rockies families received the shocking news that Keli had died unexpectedly at the age of 48. Keli was a beloved father of four — daughters Jordan, Taylor and Landri, and son Logan — husband to Lori, and friend to many.

Keli was one of a kind. A born leader, he cared deeply and treated everyone with genuine kindness. Keli's legacy lives on in the values that continue to be pillars of the Rockies organization and the impact he had on everyone he met.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025

2. Keli S. McGregor Marker

Looking southwest along Wynkoop Street. 19th Street crosses behind the marker.

• Sports.

Location. 39° 45.292′ N, 104° 59.833′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in the Ballpark District. It can be reached from the intersection of 19th Street and Wynkoop Street when traveling north. The marker is located in McGregor Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1735 19th Street, Denver CO 80202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: It's Official: Play Ball in Denver! (a few steps from this marker); Home Opener for the Record Books (a few steps from this marker); Coors Field Opens with a Thriller (a few steps from this marker); Rockies Fastest Expansion Team to the Playoffs (a few steps from this marker); The Blake Street Bombers

Keli S. McGregor Marker<br>(<i>south side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025

3. Keli S. McGregor Marker
(south side)

The south side of the marker is an image of Keli McGregor.

(within shouting distance of this marker); #33 Larry Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Incredible 2007 21-of-22 Run to the World Series (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rockies Legend #17 Todd Helton (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Milestones in Colorado Rockies History

Also see . . . Keli Scott McGregor (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: McGregor was a multi-sport athlete at Lakewood High School in Colorado before starring with the Colorado State Rams football team as a tight end. McGregor was a four-year starter at Colorado State University. McGregor went from freshman walk-on to a two-time All-American. He went on to become an all-Western Athletic Conference tight end from 1982 to 1984. He was voted to Colorado State's all-century team in 1992 and was named to the CSU Hall of Fame in 1996.
McGregor was selected by Denver in the fourth round of the 1985 NFL draft. He played for the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts during the 1985 NFL season. Following his
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025

4. Keli S. McGregor Marker
(south side)
Looking north from Wynkoop Street. McGregor Square is in the right background.
retirement from football, McGregor then embarked on a career in sports administration. McGregor served as an administrative assistant and football coach for two years at the University of Florida (1988–89). After his time at Florida, McGregor went to the University of Arkansas for four years (1989–93), elevating to the position of associate athletic director in 1992.
He joined Colorado Rockies in October 1993 as senior director of operations. He was promoted to senior vice-president in 1996 and executive vice-president in 1998. He was named president of the team in 2001.

(Submitted on September 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.