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Pagnozzi Charities hosts several events throughout the year to support its mission
and help bring attention to the Diamond Hogs. In the spring, the Annual Alumni Reunion
reunites the old and new for a weekend of fun. Former players are invited to return
to Baum Stadium to relive the glory days and again step onto the field for a game
of ball. They also get to see new players take on new rivals on one of the nations
best college fields. During the baseball season, the charity also hosts two "promo
nights" at Baum Stadium. These nights help encourage attendance and drive ticket
sales by giving away goodies to ticket buyers. Pagnozzi Charities has sponsored
Norm DeBriyn, Tom Pagnozzi, Frank Broyles and Dave Van Horn Bobble Head Dolls and
Norm DeBriyn Tee Shirt Night in the past years.
Our newest event, the Grand Slam Celebration will become an annual event each spring
and will be held at the home of Tom Pagnozzi. This event is becoming one of our
best fundraising events for our charity. Sponsors and supporters gather for food,
entertainment and a live auction. Past auction items have included Razorback ticket
packages, autographed memorabilia and trips, which even include a VIP trip to a
St. Louis Cardinals series with Tom Pagnozzi.
As summer draws to an end, the charity begins to prepare for its biggest event,
the Tom Pagnozzi Charity Golf Tournament, Banquet and Sports Memorabilia Auction.
The fall events bring UA supporters, coaches, former players and a cast of major
leaguers together to raise money for the charity. In recent years, the event has
attracted the likes of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Mark Grace and Atlanta
Braves pitcher Russ Ortiz. Auction items have included autographed baseballs, basketballs,
footballs, jerseys, as well as trips and artwork.
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