Luncheon 2004

To see photos from the 2004 First Pitch Luncheon, click here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 26, 2004

LUBBOCK – A record crowd of nearly 650 people attended the third annual First Pitch Luncheon, sponsored by the Tech Hecklers and United Supermarkets.

Through table and ticket sales, a raffle and the silent auction, the Hecklers raised more than $13,400 for the Texas Tech baseball and softball programs.

“With all the major bills received, we feel very confident in that figure,” said Susan Snead, Heckler accountant.

The two previous luncheons raised a combined total of nearly $20,000 for the programs.

The money raised will be used to purchase a pitching machine for the baseball program and to buy uniforms for the softball team.

“We are very excited to be able to raise this much for these programs,” said Chris Snead, Heckler founder. “It says a lot about the support these programs receive from the community that we were able to raise this much.”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 6, 2004

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST PITCH LUNCHEON

LUBBOCK – The speakers have been announced for the third annual First Pitch Luncheon sponsored by the Tech Hecklers and United Supermarkets.

Highlighting the list of speakers from the Texas Rangers Winter Caravan is Hank Blalock, whose two-run home run gave the American League a win in the 2003 All-Star Game. Also visiting the Hub City will be pitcher Colby Lewis, broadcaster Eric Nadel and other representatives of the Rangers and the City of Arlington. In addition to the Rangers representatives, Tech baseball coach Larry Hays and softball coach Bobby Reeves will discuss their teams' upcoming seasons.

The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Sixth St. Tables of eight are currently available for $200 by calling Judy Walker at 742-2771, ext. 267. Any remaining individual tickets will go on sale Jan. 19 for $15.

Proceeds from this year’s luncheon will once again benefit the Tech baseball and softball programs. In previous years the luncheon has raised over $20,000 for the programs to buy uniforms, warm-up suits, line-up boards and a new sound system for Dan Law Field.

For more information on the First Pitch Luncheon, call Judy Walker at 742-2771, ext. 267.

2004 Silent Auction Information

Doors will open at 11 a.m. Auction bidding will begin immediately. The program will start shortly after noon, at which time bidding MAY continue. Bidding will shut down at the end of the program.

***Reminder*** silent auction items can only be paid for by cash or check.

Silent auction items
All items autographed unless otherwise listed
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-Andre Dawson 8x10 photo
-Pat Green/Cory Morrow baseball
-Tug McGraw baseball
-Red Stegall-signed "Red Raider Comin' at You" single (45)
-Josh Bard game-worn shoe
-Cliff Floyd bat
-Trey Lunsford bat
-Gera Alvarez bat
-Josh Bard bat
-Stubby Clapp bobblehead
-Tiger Woods bobblehead (not autographed)
-1 box Wilson golf balls (12 balls-not autographed)
-1 box Titleist golf balls (12 balls-not autographed)
-1 round golf-Reese Golf Center
-2003 Pebble Beach Pro-Am program (autographed by Paul Milosevich)
-Stubby Clapp Braves hat
-Josh Bard Indians hat
-Travis Driskill Orioles hat
-Steve Rowe TTU hat
-Orel Hershiser Dodgers hat
-Trey Lunsford Fresno (Giants AAA) hat
-Brandon Roberson game-worn Lexington Legends hat
-Brooks Robinson mini-bat
-Monte Irvin mini-bat
-Robin Roberts mini-bat
-"The Rookie" (book - autog'ed by Jim Morris-author)
-Randy Velarde baseball card
-Pack of 9 former Houston Astros cards (all autographed)
-Trey Lunsford baseball card
-Marco Cunningam baseball card
-Steve Rowe 3x5 Rangers photo
-Gera Alvarez TTU game program
-Tony Dorsett baseball
-Gaylord Perry baseball
-2004 TTU team baseball
-2002 TTU team baseball
-2001 TTU team baseball
-Orel Hershiser baseball
-Stubby Clapp baseball
-Jim Morris ("The Rookie") baseball
-Jason Gooding baseball
-Marco Cunningham baseball
-Nolan Ryan baseball
-Keith Moreland baseball
-Dick Vitale baseball
-Framed Stan Musial photo
-Bob Feller baseball

To see photos and details from the 2003 luncheon, click here

To see photos and details from the 2002 luncheon, click here