Former Tiger greats Ben McDonald (left) and Lyle Mouton (right) enjoy a recent TBAF golf tournament.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — For the second consecutive year, the YMCA and the Tiger Baseball Alumni Foundation (TBAF) are teaming to host “Opening Day 2004” to begin the baseball season in Louisiana.
The three-day program of events begins on Thursday, January 29, and continues through Saturday, January 31.”Opening Day 2004″ starts with the Diamond Legends Gala at 6:30 p.m. on January 29 in the Sheraton/Argosy Atrium pub. This dinner party features current and former professional players and members of the LSU and Southern University squads. Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry will serve as the keynote speaker.
The festivities continue with the annual TBAF golf tournament on January 30 at the University Club. The format is a 4-man scramble with a 9 a.m. starting time.
The setting shifts to Alex Box Stadium on the evening of January 30 for a Home Run Derby at 5 p.m. and the Alumni Game at 6:30 p.m. The Alumni Game matches the 2004 LSU squad against a team of former Tiger players who are currently active in professional baseball.
Tickets to the Alumni Game may be purchased in the LSU Athletic Ticket Office by calling (225) 578-2184.
The YMCA Baton Rouge Kids’ Baseball Clinic will be held on January 31 at 9 a.m. in Alex Box Stadium. The event is a free instructional clinic conducted by an All-Star list of current and former professional players, scouts and coaches. Autograph and photo opportunities will be available following the clinic.
The weekend concludes with special hunting and fishing trips for alumni, professional players and event sponsors.
Sponsorship and other information about “Opening Day 2004” events can be obtained by contacting Ryan Still of the YMCA at (225) 767-9622.
OPENING DAY 2004 EVENTS
Thursday, January 29
6:30 p.m.