The "Leadoff Banquet" will begin with a social hour from 4-5:15 p.m., and dinner will start around 5:30 p.m. NIU head coach Ed Mathey will then honor the 2009 Huskie team with presentations of the Most Valuable Player, Pitcher of the Year, Top Newcomer, Top Dawg and Most Improved awards. Afterwards, Mathey will provide a preview of the rapidly approaching 2010 season.
Tickets are available for $60 by calling the Huskie Baseball Office at (815) 753-0147 by January 20, and include dinner, a cash bar, the guest of honor Glen Van Proyen and a silent auction that will be full of great memorabilia. All proceeds from the event will benefit the NIU baseball program.
