July 30, 2023 will be known as J.A. Day in Peru, Illinois as it was the day J.A. Happ Field was named at Washington Park. The St. Bede Hall of Famer, Illinois Valley NewsTribune Hall of Famer, MLB 2008 World Series Champion, and 2018 MLB All-Star spoke with us (15:39) after the ceremony and expressed his gratitude toward the Illinois Valley.