Former Players Game Slated for Saturday
Oct 11, 2016 | Baseball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Over 60 Aggies from the past will convene on Blue Bell Park for the Former Players Home Run Derby and Game on Saturday (Oct. 15) at Blue Bell Park. Admission is free and fans are encouraged to attend.
On Saturday, the Former Players Home Run Derby is slated to begin at 11 a.m. and the Former Players Game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
"This is a tremendous event, not only for our great fans, but for the players, staff and coaches involved with Aggie Baseball both past and present," Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress said. "This program has always been a family, and I think this event showcases that. It's an event we always look forward, and it's going to be a lot of fun."
The Aggies are proud to welcome back numerous players from the 1950s and 60s, including Rich Beller ('64) Don Chase ('60), Joe Ecrette ('52), Gary Herrington ('69), Bill Houchin ('60), Jerry Lastelick ('53) and All-American Frank Stark ('64).
Four players with Major League playing experience are expected to be in attendance, including Matt Blank, Cliff Pennington, Kelly Wunsch and Alex Wilson.
Also in attendance will be former Aggie head coach Mark Johnson, a member of the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and Texas A&M's career leader for coaching wins.
On Saturday, the Former Players Home Run Derby is slated to begin at 11 a.m. and the Former Players Game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
"This is a tremendous event, not only for our great fans, but for the players, staff and coaches involved with Aggie Baseball both past and present," Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress said. "This program has always been a family, and I think this event showcases that. It's an event we always look forward, and it's going to be a lot of fun."
The Aggies are proud to welcome back numerous players from the 1950s and 60s, including Rich Beller ('64) Don Chase ('60), Joe Ecrette ('52), Gary Herrington ('69), Bill Houchin ('60), Jerry Lastelick ('53) and All-American Frank Stark ('64).
Four players with Major League playing experience are expected to be in attendance, including Matt Blank, Cliff Pennington, Kelly Wunsch and Alex Wilson.
Also in attendance will be former Aggie head coach Mark Johnson, a member of the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and Texas A&M's career leader for coaching wins.
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