Baseball starts this upcoming weekend for the Hokies. Last night the Hokies held Baseball Night in Blacksburg in Lane Stadium's banquet area. Special guest speaker was Charlie Manuel, long time manager of the Phillies, and winner of over 1000 games as a manager. Charlie also played for several major league teams during his career. Charlie was an excellent speaker and kept the crowd interested with many major league stories.
All of the Hokie Players were on hand to talk and were very friendly and outgoin. Very nice young men and very willing to help during the ceremonies. There was a silent auction which had many autographed major league items as well as many VT items signed by former players, Frank Beamer and Buzz Williams to name a few. There were many items for auction, some from all sports, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Golf, NasCar and many other items.
Dinner was served by Bull and Bones and was delicious as always. There was a free bar for wine, beer and soft drinks. Mike Burnop served as the host.
It was disappointing that no one from the Athletic Department was there to speak or support the event or baseball for VT.
All and all my wife and I had a great time as others did that we spoke to and we will support again next year.
Hope to see some of you out supporting the baseball team this year, we try to make as many games as possible to support there young men and baseball at VT.
All of the Hokie Players were on hand to talk and were very friendly and outgoin. Very nice young men and very willing to help during the ceremonies. There was a silent auction which had many autographed major league items as well as many VT items signed by former players, Frank Beamer and Buzz Williams to name a few. There were many items for auction, some from all sports, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Golf, NasCar and many other items.
Dinner was served by Bull and Bones and was delicious as always. There was a free bar for wine, beer and soft drinks. Mike Burnop served as the host.
It was disappointing that no one from the Athletic Department was there to speak or support the event or baseball for VT.
All and all my wife and I had a great time as others did that we spoke to and we will support again next year.
Hope to see some of you out supporting the baseball team this year, we try to make as many games as possible to support there young men and baseball at VT.
