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Cactus League president Robert Brinton, left, who is also the executive director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau speaks during a press conference on new plans the City of Mesa is going forward with to keep the Cubs here in Mesa for Spring Training as Mesa Mayor Scott Smith,right, looks on, Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Mesa. (Tim Hacker/Tribune)
Cactus League president Robert Brinton who is also the executive director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau, right, looks on as Mesa City Manager Chris Brady speaks during a press conference on new plans the City of Mesa is going forward with to keep the Cubs here in Mesa for Spring Training, Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Mesa. (Tim Hacker/Tribune)
Cactus League president Robert Brinton, left, who is also the executive director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau speaks during a press conference on new plans the City of Mesa is going forward with to keep the Cubs here in Mesa for Spring Training as Mesa Mayor Scott Smith,right, looks on, Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Mesa. (Tim Hacker/Tribune)
Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau president Robert Brinton looks over the installation of the Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience exhibit, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 in Tempe.
Cactus League president Robert Brinton, left, who is also the executive director of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau speaks during a press conference on new plans the City of Mesa is going forward with to keep the Cubs here in Mesa for Spring Training as Mesa Mayor Scott Smith,right, looks on, Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Mesa.
Robert Brinton's family members throw out the first pitch at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Robert Brinton's widow Nanette Brinton,right, is given a plaque by Mesa Mayor Scott Smith on the field at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Robert Brinton's family members gather around home plate at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Robert Brinton's family members gather around a sign painted on the field at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
A commemorative baseball with Robert Brinton's name on it, shown at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Robert Brinton's widow Nanette Brinton,right, is given a plaque by Mesa Mayor Scott Smith on the field at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Robert Brinton's widow Nanette Brinton,right, looks on as Mesa Mayor Scott Smith prepares to honor Brinton at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Robert Brinton's family members gather around a sign painted on the field at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Monday, March 5, 2012. Brinton who passed away last year was instrumental in the Cactus League. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Former Cactus League CEO Robert Brinton, who passed away late last year was honored before the start of Monday's Spring Training game at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
Ken Hubbs played for the Chicago Cubs from 1961 until he died in an airplane crash in 1964.
Cub's owner Tom Ricketts, left, looks over a photo of Rendezvous Park with Ernest "Ernie" Banks, center, along with Robert Brinton from the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau, Monday, October 25, 2010 in Mesa.
Longtime Cactus League executive Robert Brinton died Friday, having established a life work of spring training promotion that dates to his childhood.
Memorial services have been scheduled on Friday and Saturday for Robert Brinton, the longtime Mesa tourism executive and spring training champion who died unexpectedly on Friday.
Sadly we’ve lost a wonderful, magnificent human being. A great husband and father to some. A leader in the community and business world and a dear friend to so many, including myself.
The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau has named an interim president following the unexpected Oct. 21 death of longtime leader Robert Brinton. Milt Fort has most recently been marketing director and has worked in several positions alongside Brinton for 22 years.
Photo: Former Cactus League president Robert Brinton (Tim Hacker/Tribune)
Family members of the late Robert Brinton were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremonies of the forthcoming Chicago Cubs spring training facility at Mesa’s Riverview Park on Wednesday. Robert Brinton, former president of the Mesa Visitors and Convention Bureau and an ardent Chicago Cubs fan, unexpectedly died age 60 in October, 2011. Brinton’s widow, Nanette Brinton (center, red shirt) is surrounded by some of their children on Wednesday. [Mike Sakal/Tribune]
Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau president Robert Brinton looks over the installation of the Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience exhibit, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 in Tempe.
STRAGEGY SESSION: Richard Mladick, left, and Jerry Hug, right, meet with Robert Brinton, head of the Yes on 300 campaign committee and president of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau .
Nanette Brinton, wife of the late Robert Brinton, is given a standing ovation after receiving an award honoring her husband's longtime devotion to Mesa and its tourism advocacy. at the 100th Annual Mesa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Awards, Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
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