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HOF Ryne Sandberg Highlights 2016 Hot Stove Banquet

December 15, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - Hall of Fame second baseman and former manager Ryne Sandberg will be the featured guest at the Charleston RiverDogs 12th Annual Hot Stove Banquet & Auction on January 22 in the Charleston Marriott Crystal Ballroom.

The Hot Stove Banquet, which coincides with the RiverDogs new slogan of "Take Me Out With the Crowd," is an annual event hosted by the RiverDogs that brings baseball fans together to celebrate the magic of America's favorite pastime in a setting that usually sells out. The former Chicago Cubs infielder and Philadelphia Phillies manager will share behind-the-scenes stories, answer questions and pose for pictures all of which will create memories that could last a lifetime.

Tom McQueeney State Farm Insurance is the presenting sponsor for the ninth consecutive year. Proceeds from the Hot Stove Banquet benefit The Citadel, College of Charleston and Charleston Southern baseball programs in addition to the Singleton Memorial Fund.

The Singleton Memorial Fund is in memory of Chris Singleton's mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, who was one of the nine individuals killed on June 17, 2015 at the Mother Emanuel AME Church. Chris is a member of the Charleston Southern baseball team, and funds will be used to meet Chris's educational expenses. It is Chris's wish that any remaining funds be applied to the planned CSU Baseball enrichment center in memory of his mother, Ms. Singleton

"The Hot Stove Banquet is one of the premiere baseball banquets in the region and in our 12th year, we are excited to feature yet another Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg," said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols.

The reception begins at 6 pm with the dinner starting at 7. Tickets are $70 per person and include dinner, a table gift and autograph or photo opportunity. Tables of 10 with preferred seating are available for $680.

The RiverDogs will also offer the opportunity to rub elbows with Sandberg during a special Meet & Greet opportunity presented by Kickin' Chicken earlier in the afternoon to secure autographs, photos and a visit with the Hall of Famer. There will be weekly opportunities in which to bid on the Meet & Greet and for more information, please visit www.riverdogs.com.

As a player, the native of Spokane, Wash., was drafted by the Phillies in 1978 and made his debut with them in 1981. Traded to the Cubs prior to the 1982 season, Sandberg became a 10-time All-Star selection, a nine-time Gold Glove Award recipient, a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner who led the National League in home runs (with 40 in 1990) and was also the 1990 Home Run Derby champion.

For his career, he recorded an average of .285 with 2,386 hits, 282 home runs and 1,061 runs batted in. After he was enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame in 2005, the Cubs retired his jersey No. 23.

After spending several years as a minor league coach and manager, Sandberg guided the Phillies from 2013-15 and recorded a 119-159 mark. He became the first Hall of Fame player to manage a team full-time since Frank Robinson led the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals from 2002-06.

For tickets and additional information, please contact the RiverDogs at (843) 577-DOGS (3647).

Tickets may also be purchased online at riverdogs.com or rileyparkevents.com.

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