13 Facts About Lambert Bartak

Lambert James Bartak was an American organist, best known for playing at the College World Series.

Lambert Bartak played full-time for the series from 1983 through his retirement in 2010.

Lambert Bartak had first played the organ for the event in 1955.

Lambert Bartak played the organ for the minor league Omaha Royals from 1973 to 2002.

Lambert Bartak performed in one of the few stadiums that still featured live music, as most stadiums had switched to prerecorded music.

Lambert Bartak's image was often shown on the video screens at Rosenblatt and on broadcasts of the games.

Lambert Bartak is one of three organists to be ejected from a baseball game, the others being Wilbur Snapp in 1985 and Derek Dye in 2012.

Manager Glenn Ezell joined the fray and, during the argument, Lambert Bartak played the theme song from The Mickey Mouse Club.

Lambert Bartak retired following the 2010 College World Series, ending his career with the ballpark he loved, Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium.

The original organ that Lambert Bartak played at Rosenblatt has been restored and is being used at TD Ameritrade Park.

Lambert Bartak's father was a Czech immigrant to the United States.

Lambert Bartak served in the United States Army during World War II, playing in a military band.

Lambert Bartak died in San Diego at the age of 94 in 2013.