BOONE, N.C. - Appalachian State University athletics will honor the memory of Yosef Club founder and longtime Appalachian State Director of Alumni Affairs Fred Robinette when Appalachian baseball hosts Campbell on Wednesday, March 5 at BB&T Ballpark in Winston-Salem, just miles from Robinette's home. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
Fred Robinette Day will include a pregame ceremony and video to honor the memory of the Appalachian State legend, who died on January 25 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Fans are encouraged to attend the game and pay tribute by supporting Robinette's beloved Mountaineers in his own backyard.
During his time at Appalachian State, Robinette not only led Appalachian's Alumni Association and founded the Yosef Club (the athletics department's fundraising arm) but also established the University's Student Ambassadors, the Annual Fund, Alumni Reunions, Alumni Travel Program and local Alumni Chapters. He retired as the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and continued to be an ardent supporter of the university and its athletics programs until his death.
Tickets for the Fred Robinette Day showdown between Appalachian State and Campbell are just $10 and can be purchased online by clicking HERE.
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Located on the western edge of downtown Winston-Salem off Business I-40, BB&T Ballpark is the home of the Carolina League's Winston-Salem Dash (high Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox). The state-of-the-art stadium opened in 2010 and was named the Ballpark of the Year by baseballparks.com.
The March 5 contest versus Campbell, which posted a 49-10 record a year ago and won the Big South Conference championship, marks Appalachian State's first-ever appearance at BB&T Ballpark.
"We're excited and grateful to be able to play at BB&T Ballpark against a very good Campbell club on March 5," Appalachian State head coach Billy Jones said. "It's a great opportunity for us to not only be able to bring our team to the Triad, where Appalachian always enjoys terrific support, but also for our players to be able to play in one of the best pro ballparks in the region."
