The Alfred A. McKethan name has been synonymous with Florida Gators baseball since 1987 and will continue when the Gators move into their new ballpark in 2021.
Monday the University of Florida announced that the field at Florida Ballpark will be named in honor of Alfred A. McKethan.
In 1987 Mr. McKethan led fundraising efforts that totaled $2.4 million dollars towards construction and refurbishments — which included a 2,500 seat grandstand and 800 new chairbacks, a new press box, concession stands, and restrooms.
McKethan served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sun Bank & Trust Company (formerly Hernando State Bank) from 1942 until his retirement in 1994.