Presents
27th Annual
With
Featured Speaker
Hall of Famer
Rollie Fingers
MLB Pitcher
Also
Simon Flecher
All-Time Denver Bronco Sack Leader
Emcee
Jenny Cavnar
Of Roots Sports
Island Grove Park
Greeley, Colorado
February 1, 2014
Pitcher
Born: August 25, 1946 (age 67)
Steubenville, Ohio
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 1968 for the Oakland Athletics
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 1985 for the Milwaukee Brewers
Career statistics
Games pitched
Win–loss record
Earned run average
Strikeouts
Saves
944
114–118
2.90
1,299
341
Teams
 Oakland Athletics (1968–1976)
 San Diego Padres (1977–1980)
 Milwaukee Brewers (1981–1985)
Career highlights and awards











7× All-Star (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1982)
3× World Series champion (1972, 1973, 1974)
1981 AL MVP
1981 AL Cy Young Award
1974 World Series MVP
3× NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1977, 1978,1980)
1981 AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year
2× NL saves champion (1977, 1978)
AL saves champion (1981)
Oakland Athletics #34 retired
Milwaukee Brewers #34 retired
Member of the National
FEATURED SPEAKER – Rollie Fingers
(Born August 25, 1946) is a
retired American Major
League Baseball relief
pitcher. During his 18-year
baseball career, he pitched
for the Oakland Athletics
(1968–76), San Diego Padres
(1977–80) and Milwaukee
Brewers (1981–85). In 1992,
he became only the second
reliever to be elected to the
National Baseball Hall of
Fame. Fingers is also one of
only a few MLB players to
have his number retired by
more than one club
(Oakland Athletics and
Milwaukee Brewers). During
his career, Fingers was
known just as much for his neatly groomed handlebar mustache as
he was for his hard biting sinker.
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction 1992
Vote 81.16% (second ballot)
EMCEE – Jenny Cavnar
Guest Speaker - Simon Flecher
The lure of covering her hometown team, the Colorado
Rockies, brings Cavnar back to Denver after spending five
years in the spotlight in San Diego and Los Angeles. Cavnar is
a familiar name on the west coast, lending her talents to
ESPN, CBS College Sports and host of the San Diego Padres
pregame and postgame shows. Born and raised in Aurora,
Colo., Cavnar is a graduate of Smoky Hill High School and
Colorado State University.
(born February 18, 1962 in Bay City, Texas) is a former
Denver Bronco. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in
the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft. He played college
football at Houston. Fletcher played for the Denver
Broncos for his entire NFL career from 1985-1995. In his 11
year career he recorded a Denver Broncos record 97.5
sacks, two interceptions, and 10 fumble recoveries. He
shares the NFL record for most consecutive games with a
sack with 10. He now owns/operates a local barbecue
restaurant named Whistle Blowers located at 2411 8th Ave
in Greeley Colorado.
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS – LINEUP CARD
Emcee
National Anthem
1st Hitter
2nd Hitter
3rd Hitter
4th Hitter
5th Hitter
6th Hitter
7th Hitter
8th Hitter
9th Hitter
Closer
Jenny Cavnar – Roots Sports
Performed by Tara Hess
Carl Iwasaki – UNC Baseball Coach
Gary Emmons – Friends of Baseball
Simon Flecher – Former Denver Bronco Sack Leader
Bob Johnson & Mark Welsh– Top Half of Inning Auction
Rollie Fingers – Hall of Fame Pitcher
Bob Johnson & Mark Welsh– Bottom Half of Inning Auction
Tommy Thompson – Touch’em All Raffle (present to win)
Frank Christiansen - John “Irish” Murphy Grand Slam Raffle (present to win)
Mike Sage – Grand Prize Winners
Jenny Cavnar – Close Breakfast
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE FRIENDS OF BASEBALL AWARDS
BILL DRESSOR
GARY HARPER
BENNETT ANDERSON
Awarded in recognition of long time
commitment, service, and dedication to
youth baseball in the Greeley area.
Awarded to the player who exemplifies the spirit,
enthusiasm, and love for the game that Gary Harper
brought to every game and everyday of his life.
Awarded In recognition of success on the
field and for outstanding service to their
baseball program.
1999 – Milt Reifschneider
2000 – Mark Welsh
2001 – Robbie Johnson
2002 – Tom Roche
2003 – Mike Stoffler
2004 – Bill Bonner
2005 – John Haefeli
2006 – Mimi Costinett
2007 – Bob & Tom Runnells
2008 – Bob Johnson
2009 – Mike Sage
2010 – Dick & Charlie Monfort
2011 – John Murphy
2012 – Gary Emmons
2013 – Norm Johnson
1999 – Scott Lacefield
2000 – Kelly Berndt
2001 – Andy Slaughter
2002 – Mike Hagihara
2003 – Matt Mansfield
2004 – Josiah Ziegler
2005 – Mike Sweeney
2006 – Travis Roth
2007 – Cody Schlagel
2008 – Mikel Huston
2009 – Matt Stevens
2010 – Tyler Wallace
2011 – Chris Hammer
2012 – Colton Gibson
2012 – Eric Jones
1999 – Terry Hensley
2000 – Dick Ziegler
2001 – Jim Jorgensen
2002 – Doug Roup
2003 – Brian Holmes
2004 – Kevin Smallcomb
2005 – Jeff Buchanon
2006 – Ray Garza
2007 – Alan Gibson
2008 – Brian Holmes
2009 – Jim Danley
2010 – Dave Faulter
2011 – Larry Lawhead
2012 – Mark Walsh
2013 – Steve Kessler
TOUCH’EM ALL RAFFLE
JOHN MURPHY GRAND SLAM RAFFLE
1 KNOWSHON MORENO FRAMED AUTO JERSEY
2 TODD HELTON AUTOGRAPHED BALL
3 EATON CC GOLF PACKAGE
4 CHAMP BAILEY AUTOGRAPHED MINI HELMET
DON MATTINGLY AUTOGRAPHED JERSEY
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS – LIVE AUCTION
Top Half of the Inning
1
Bottom Half of the Inning
CHAMP BAILEY AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
16
ROCKIES PRESS BOX TIX (6)
2 JOE MAUER 11X14 FRAMED AUTO PHOTO
17
FLOYD LITTLE FRAMED AUTO ART PRINT
3 HARMONY GOLF PACKAGE FOR 4
18
JOHN ELWAY AUTO FOOTBALL
4 CARL YASTRZEMSKI FRAMED 11X14 AUTO PHOTO
19
PATRICK ROY AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
5 ANDREW McCUTCHEN AUTO BALL
20
JOSH HAMILTON FRAMED AUTO 11X14 PHOTO
6 PETE ROSE FRAMED AUTO 16X20 PHOTO
21
MICHAEL CUDDYER FRAMED AUTO ALLSTAR JERSEY
7 TWO TIX ROCKIES VS RANGERS ON DUGOUT
22
GALVIN/MADDUX/SMOLTZ FRAMED AUTO 8X10
8 DEMARYIUS THOMAS FRAMED AUTO JERSEY
23
CAL RIPKEN JR. AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
9 FOUR NUGGETS TIX vs LAKERS 3/7/2014
24
ALBERT PUJOLS FRAMED AUTO 11X14 PHOTO
10 REGGIE JACKSON AUTO BALL
25
COORS CLUBHOUSE 4 TIX BEHIND HOMEPLATE
11 BOB GIBSON FRAMED AUTO 16X20 PHOTO
26
JULIUS THOMAS AUTO 8X10 PLAQUE
12 FOUR COORS CLUBHOUSE TICKETS
27
GREELEY COUNTRY CLUB GOLF
13 FRANK THOMAS AUTO BAT
28
STEVE ATWATER FRAMED AUTO ART PRINT
14 MATT PRATER FRAMED AUTO 8X10 RECORD FG
29
ROD CAREW FRAMED AUTO 16X20 PHOTO
15 TODD HELTON FRAMED AUTO JERSEY
30
PEYTON MANNING FRAMED AUTO JERSEY
SILENT AUCTION
1 JOE MADDEN AUTO BALL
2 JUAN NICASIO AUTO BALL
9 RAY BORQUE AUTO 8X10 PHOTO
17 LOU BROCK AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
10 RANDY GARDISHAR AUTO 16X20 PHOTO 18 ROLLIE FINGERS AUTO 11X14 PHOTO
3 TINO MARTINEZ AUTO BALL
11 GABRIEL LANDESKOG AUTO PHOTO
4 WILIN ROSARIO AUTO BALL
5 MIKE ANDERSON AUTO 8X10 PHOTO
12 FOUR CLUB LEVEL ROX TIX
13 TRIPLE CROWN SPORTS PACKAGE
19 JOE THEISMANN AUTO MINI HELMET
20 DAVE WINFIELD AUTO BALL
21 HIGHLAND/BOOMERANG GOLF PACKAGE
6 BILL McCARTNEY AUTO MINI HELMET
7 JORGE DE LA ROSA AUTO ART PRINT
14 GOOSE GONSOULIN AUTO ART PRINT
15 HALL OF FAME GOLF PRINT
22 HIGHLAND MEADOWS GOLF PACKAGE
23 COORS CLUBHOUSE TIX (4)
8 BRIAN FUENTES AUTO ART PRINT
16 JOSE CANSECO AUTO BALL
24 PELICAN LAKES GOLF PACKAGE
THE FRIENDS OF BASEBALL WISH TO EXPRESS THEIR SINCERE APPRECIATION
TO THE FOLLOWING CORPORATE SPONSORS. THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE
HELPED TO MAKE THIS SPECIAL EVENT POSSIBLE.
John Elway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
College Credit Union
Tointon Family Foundation
Greeley Tribune
Flood & Peterson
Thompson River Parks & Recreation
Compass Bank
ETI Heavy Equipment
Mineral Resources Inc.
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PROMOTERS
Charlie Monfort and Dick Monfort
Bob Johnson Auction & Realty
UNC Baseball Team – Carl Iwasaki
Major League Sports (Littleton)
Rockies Dugout Store - Greeley
Mail-n-Copy of Greeley
Rob’s Repair
Chance Dennison
Kenny’s Steakhouse
Doug Bliss
Go Jo Sports
Garretson’s Sports
The Pirate – 104.7 FM
JBS Inc.
First Cal Mortgage/ Renaissance Ins.
Cornerstone Home Lending Inc.
Sears Real Estate/The Baker Team
American Eagle Distributing Co.
Roche Construction Inc.
Advantage Bank
Noble Energy
Synergy
FRIENDS OF BASEBALL COMMITTEE
Rob Reeves
Rick Kent
Mark Welsh
Dick Pierson
Craig Mincic
Steve Baker
Brad Hudson
Dave Beckmann
Dave Bond
Todd Hampton
Alan Michael
Eric Hammer
John Dollarhide
Joe Dollarhide
Mike Sage
Greg Jannetta
Gary Emmons
Frank Christensen
Julie Welsh
Doug Fink
Tim Jares
Tommy Thompson
Doug Fiscus
Nick Vasquez
Tom Wright
MISSION STATEMENT
"Friends of Baseball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to contribute the opportunity for participation in
the game of Baseball…within the City of Greeley & Surrounding Area. Funds are raised from the annual
“Breakfast of Champions” event. Those funds are to update and enhance existing baseball programs, from youth
all the way to college. We distribute funds to make capital improvements, provide on-going operational support,
and to help build additional baseball facilities if warranted.
Friends of Baseball was founded in 1987 by a small group of men that loved the game of baseball and now is
over 25 committee members strong, along with several sponsors in the surrounding area. If you would like to
become a committee member or sponsor, visit www.friendsofbaseball.info and go to the "Contact Us" page.
Visit Friends of Baseball
at
www.friendsofbaseball.info
and join us on Facebook
DOLLAR RED TICKET RAFFLE ITEMS
1 - MICHAEL CUDDYER AUTO BALL
2 - TYLER COLVIN AUTO BALL
3 - JUAN NICASIO AUTO BALL
4 - DEXTER FOWLER AUTO 8X10 PLAQUE
5 - CARL ERSKINE FRAMED AUTO 11X14 PHOTO
6 - JOHNNY SAIN FRAMED AUTO 11X14 PHOTO
7 - GEORGE BRETT FRAMED AUTO 16X20 PHOTO
8 - SPEAKING OF BASEBALL FRAMED PRINT
9 - KEVIN STOKER AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
10 - JOEY DEVINE AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
11 - TONY GWYNN AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
12 - ANDRE DAWSON AUTO 8X10 PHOTO PLAQUE
13 - BILL ROMANOWSKI AUTO FOOTBALL
14 - NOLAN RYAN FRAMED AUTO NEWS PRINT
15 - STAN MUSIAL FRAMED POSTER *NOT SIGNED*
16 - YORVIT TORREALBA AUTO BALL
17 – SPORT AUTHORITY $100 Gift Card
KIDS TICKET RAFFLE ITEMS
1. STUFFED ANIMAL (BOY IN ROCKIES UNIFORM)
12. CLINT BARNES AUTO CARD
2. UFC DUSTIN POIRIER 8X10 AUTO PHOTO
13. FRANK THOMAS 8X10 CARD
3. JASON HIRSH AUTO CARD
14. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS PENNANT
4. GREG MADDUX 8X10 CARD
15. LARRY WALKER 32”X72” POSTER
5. MLB BACKPACK
16. 1991 UPPER DECK 100 CARD SEALED SET
6. CHICAGO CUBS SNOOPY
17. 2000 FLEER UPDATE 150 CARD SET
7. 2003 ALL-STAR GAME MINI-HELMET
18. 1986 FLEER 120 MINI CARDS SET
8. FERGUSON JENKINS AUTO CARD
19. 1987 FLEER 120 MINI CARDS SET
9. DENVER NUGGETS WRISTBANDS
20. 1990 SCORE FOOTBALL BOX
10. COLO. ROCKIES/ MT. RUSHMORE POSTER
21. ANDRE GALARRAGA BOBBLE HEAD
11. CHICAGO CUBS CAP