JANUARY 24, 2026
Night of Memories
The Night of Memories returns Saturday, January 24, to Meeks Family Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Evansville!
EVENT DETAILS
26th Annual Night of Memories
Our 2026 event marks the 26th anniversary of the annual Night of Memories! This is the Hot Stove League’s signature event and has raised millions of dollars that we distributed to local youth organizations, athletic programs and other non-profits. Camaraderie, food, beverage, sport memorabilia and top notch sports personalities make this event a must see! This years featured guests include Don Mattingly, Wade Boggs, David Freese, Rudy Ruettiger and MC Wayne Hagin.
Featured Guests
Don Mattingly
Yankee Captain • 1985 MVP
6x All-Star • 9x Gold Glove Winner
Wade Boggs
Hall of Famer • 12x All-Star
8x Silver Slugger • 5x Batting Title
David Freese
2011 World Series & NLCS MVP
2012 All-Star
Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger
Motivational Speaker & Author
Notre Dame Football Player
Wayne Hagin
MLB Broadcaster: A’s, Giants, White Sox, Rockies, Cardinals & Mets
CARSON CENTER
Autograph Session
3:30-5:30pm • Doors Open at 3:15pm
The autograph session is an all-ages event, children 18 and under are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult with a paid admission ($25). All items to be signed will need to have a purchased autograph ticket (not available online, only sold at the door).
Autograph Pricing
Autograph prices are determined by the type of item being signed. If there are two dollar amounts listed, the first amount is for hats, flats (ie. pictures, cards) and balls. The second amount is for bats, helmets and other larger items to be signed. If one price is listed, that is the price for all items being signed.
Autograph Pricing
Autograph prices are determined by the type of item being signed. If there are two dollar amounts listed, the first amount is for hats, flats (ie. pictures, cards) and balls. The second amount is for bats, helmets and other larger items to be signed. If one price is listed, that is the price for all items being signed.
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Don Mattingly $75/$100
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Wade Boggs $50/$75
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David Freese $40/$60
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Rudy Ruettiger $30
Movie Quote Inscription add $75
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Minor Leaguers Free
Minor leaguers Matthew Fisher, Cameron Tilly, Can Decker, Zach Messenger will sign one free autograph each.
All other inscriptions are $25 each and will be limited to one per item.
Meeks Family Fieldhouse
Chat Session & Live Auction
Doors Open at 5pm
The chat session and auction, is a 21 and over event, and takes place in the Meeks Family Fieldhouse in the Carson Center. Admission to the chat session & auction is $25/person, if you attend the autograph session, your admission ticket for that will also get you into the chat session & auction, as long as you are 21 or older.
Silent Auction
Our Silent Auction is powered by Handbid. Download the app and bid from the comfort of home or keep up with the action from your seat at the event! Search for “Hot Stove” or “Night of Memories” in Handbid to view Silent Auction items. The silent auction will end around 9pm on the night of the event.
NIGHT OF MEMORIES
Past Guests
Featured guests for the Night of Memories include broadcasters and athletes from the MLB, NFL, NBA, NASCAR & Olympics.
Bobby Allison
Rick Ankiel
Clint Barmes
Aaron Barrett
Andy Benes
Raymond Berry
Lou Brock
Don Buse
Steve Carlton
Jamey Carroll
Chris Chamliss
Jack Clark
Roger Clemens
Danny Cox
Andre Dawson
Cameron Decker
Elijah Dunham
Jim Edmonds
Jerad Eickhoff
Darrell Evans
Bob Feller
George Foster
Kyle Freeland
Steve Garvey
Brandon Gaudin
Bob Gibson
Goose Gossage
Mark Grace
Bob Griese
Wayne Hagin
Kevin Hardy
Keith Hernandez
Whitey Herzog
Paul Hornung
Al Hrabosky
Tommy John
Andruw Jones
Jim Kiick
Harmen Killebrew
Lily King
Ryan Klesko
Ray Lankford
Tony LaRussa
Johnny Latner
Meadowlark Lemon
Larry Little
Don Mattingly
Denny McClain
Colson Montgomery
Graig Nettles
Gaylord Perry
Bobby Plump
Brooks Robinson
Scott Rolen
Enos Slaughter
Lee Smith
Ozzie Smith
Andy Van Slyke
Alan Trammell
Jon Warden
Brad Wilkerson