Ballfield to be named for late coach Gaylen Christean

Parks and Recreation Director James Wiley said the petition continued to circulate after the first council vote and he understood there are now 770 names.

Jan 14, 2026• 2 min read

ADELLA HARDING Elko Daily Correspondent

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The ballfield will be named after Gaylen Christean, a longtime force in Elko youth sports.

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ELKO — Members of the Elko City Council to name the upper Kump baseball field in Elko after the late longtime youth baseball coach Gaylen Christean Jr. following a public hearing and the collection of hundreds of names on a petition in favor of putting his name on the field.

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Upper Kump Field — Field will be renamed for Gaylen Christean.

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