Thursday, January 20, 2005
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Texas Baseball Fan Fest set for Saturday, Jan. 29
Alumni Day 2004
AUSTIN, Texas – For the third straight year, The University of Texas baseball program will combine Fan Appreciation Day with the annual Alumni Game to create UT Baseball Fan Fest, which this year will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Disch-Falk Field. In this fashion, Fan Fest will not only provide Texas fans with a chance to see and visit with past and present Longhorns, but it will also allow the baseball program to thank all of its fans for their dedicated support.
The day begins at 9:30 a.m. Central when the grounds open for a variety of fan activities. An autograph session with members of the 2005 baseball team on the concourse level of Disch-Falk Field then starts at 10 a.m. when the gates open. The entire UT squad will be on hand until 12 p.m. for autographs and will either hand out individual baseball cards that they have signed or sign one item provided by each fan. Please note, that all fans wishing to receive autographs will have to complete a UT/NCAA compliance card prior to entering the lines and are limited to only one autographed item apiece. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the autograph session as the players will have depart the concourse at 12 p.m. promptly in order to prepare for the Alumni Game.
During the autograph session, fans will also have the opportunity to show off their pitching skills by taking part in a radar baseball game; enter the Texas baseball raffle (which will announce its winners during the Alumni Game); have their faces painted in UT colors; and visit with UT's own Hook'Em. AM 1300 "The Zone" as well as 96.7 KISS FM will also be on hand to greet the fans. Admission to Texas Baseball Fan Fest is free.
Once the autograph session is completed at 12 p.m., both the Alumni and Varsity squads will warm up on the field before being introduced to the crowd prior to the first pitch of the Alumni Game at 1 p.m. Central ‹ a five-inning exhibition tilt.
"There is no doubt that we have the best fans in all of college baseball," Texas head coach Augie Garrido said. "They provide our team with tremendous support each and every year both at home and on the road. Fan Fest is a wonderful way for our team to kick off each season and thank our fans personally for all that they do."
The No. 1 Longhorns kick off their 2005 campaign on Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Central in San Diego, Calif., against the Aztecs of San Diego State in the first contest of a three-game series. Meanwhile, Texas' home opener is set for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Disch-Falk Field against UT-Pan American.
To purchase season tickets, please call 1-800-982-BEVO or 512-471-3333 or log on to www.TexasBoxOffice.com. Additionally, single-game tickets for the 2005 season will go on sale Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. Central and can be purchased through the above-mentioned outlets, all H-E-B stores, the Frank Erwin Center and the UT Ticket Office in Bellmont Hall.
TEXAS BASEBALL FAN FEST 2005
Schedule of Events - Sat. Jan. 29, 2005 at Disch-Falk Field
ADMISSION IS FREE
• Grounds open for fan activities from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• 2005 Team autograph session from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Alumni Game at 1 p.m.
