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The 2012 Night of Memories will be held at the Vanderburgh County 4H Center on January 14, 2012. Tickets are $20 per person and include admission to the Autograph Session and Night of Memories.

Celebrity Guests

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Lou Brock

St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Left Fielder

Throughout his nineteen-year career, Brock was a six-time All-Star and hit over .300 eight times during his career. He held the single-season stolen base record with 118 and the major league record for career stolen bases with 938, both were eventually broken by Ricky Henderson. He led the National League in stolen bases for a record eight times and also had a record twelve consecutive seasons with 50 or more stolen bases. Brock is still the National League’s leader in career stolen bases. Brock was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 and is currently a special instructor coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Don Mattingly

LA Dodgers Manager, NY Yankee Great

A graduate of Memorial High School in Evansville, Don led the Tigers to a state record 59 straight victories through the 1978-79 season. In 1978 the Tigers were crowned State Champions and were State Runners-up in 1979. Drafted out of high school, Don played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees. After his playing career, he served as a hitting coach for the Yankees and Dodgers prior to taking on his current position as manager of the Dodgers.

Bob Griese

Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame Quarterback

Drafted in 1967 by the Miami Dolphins, Griese led them to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories. He is the only Dolphins Quarterback to win a Super Bowl. The former Rex Mundi High School & Purdue University star, Griese was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

Al Hrabosky

St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher/Broadcaster

Hrabosky was the Cardinal’s #1 pick in the 1969 draft. In his rookie season he posted back-to-back 17 strike-out games. In 1975, Al was named the National League Fireman of the Year by posting a 13-3 record with league high 22 saves and a 1.67 ERA with the Cardinals. Hrabosky made a smooth transition from one of St. Louis’ best-loved athletes, the “Mad Hungarian” of the Cardinals 1970′s bullpen, to one of the town’s favorite broadcasters. Currently, Hrabosky brings his expert commentary to baseball fans through his radio show on St. Louis station KFNS and Fox Sports Mid-West’s coverage of Cardinals baseball.

Walter McCarty

University of Kentucky and Boston Celtic Forward

The Evansville, Indiana native and University of Kentucky standout, Walter was a key member of the 1996 National Championship team.  That same year he was drafted in the first round by the New York Knicks as the 19th pick. McCarty played for the Knicks until October 1997, when he was traded to the Celtics where he spent 8 of his 10 year NBA seasons. He became a fan favorite in Boston for his gutsy play, hustle, and penchant for making the big shot. After his playing career Walter joined his former coach, Rick Pitino, as an assistant for the Louisville Cardinals. He left the Cardinals in 2010 to join the Indiana Pacers for one season as an assistant coach.

Wayne Hagin

New York Mets Broadcaster

Wayne Hagin was MC for the 2011 Night of Memories and the Hot Stove League is proud to welcome him back for his second year. Wayne has been broadcasting Major League Baseball for over 27 years and is in his fourth season of broadcasting for the New York Mets on WFAN Radio.