Dudy Noble Field celebration starts Thursday
As Mississippi State baseball approaches the end of the regular season, the Bulldogs will host the Dudy Noble Field Celebration Series when MSU takes on LSU in a three-game set this week.
The Thursday-Saturday [May 18-20] series will celebrate the history of Dudy Noble Field and Bulldog Baseball in advance of construction beginning on the school's new stadium following the conclusion of the 2017 season. Game times are 6 p.m. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Over the course of the weekend, MSU will honor its seniors on the field, highlight the greatest fans in college baseball and welcome Diamond Dawg greats from all generations.
A host of events and activities are planned throughout the course of the Dudy Noble Field Celebration Series, with more information to be announced as the weekend nears. Thursday will honor the seniors who brought MSU to the top of the Southeastern Conference. Friday will recognize the fans who built the best atmosphere in college baseball, and Saturday will honor the legends who created the Carnegie Hall of College Baseball.
General admission tickets to the weekend series, which includes a post-game ceremony on Saturday, are available for only $10 per game and can be purchased in advance through the Mississippi State Ticket Office. All reserved, chairback seating is sold out. All MSU students and Bully's Kids Club members will be admitted free of charge.
With a large crowd expected, those purchasing general admission tickets are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat in order to have a clear view of the game and festivities.
As we celebrate 50 years of memories at historic Dudy Noble Field during the final regular season series, and look ahead with hopes for the postseason, fans are asked to be respectful of the facility and refrain from defacing the stadium or taking any mementos from the Diamond Dawg's home. As we look to the future of Dudy Noble Field, many historical aspects of the facility will be repurposed as a part of our new home, and items that are not going to be repurposed will be made available for fans at an appropriate time.
MSU head coach Andy Cannizaro and the 2017 squad is also welcoming all former Diamond Dawgs who played at Dudy Noble Field for this special event. All Bulldog Baseball Alumni are asked to RSVP in advance. In addition to being part of the postgame ceremony on Saturday, alumni will be invited to participate in a pre-game luncheon and will receive a special weekend memento from Bulldog Baseball.
Game 1 - Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m.
Giveaway: Andy Cannizaro Celebration Series Shirseys
Before first pitch, we will honor the senior Bulldogs and Diamond Girls who dedicated their collegiate careers to Mississippi State and helped Bulldog Baseball reclaim its rightful spot atop the SEC. Our seniors and graduates alike will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements.
Game 2 - Friday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
During Friday night's game two against LSU, Mississippi State will celebrate the greatest fans in college baseball--– the people responsible for the entire Top 10 largest on-campus college baseball crowds of all time. In addition to video features and Friday Night Fireworks, there will be a special first pitch ceremony to honor the historic Left Field Lounge. Following the game, Friday Night Fireworks presented by Marathon Petroleum will take place.
Game 3 - Saturday, May 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Giveaway: Commemorative Dudy Noble Field Posters & Boo Ferriss Shirseys
For Saturday afternoon's series and regular season finale, we will welcome back and look back on the heroes of Bulldog Baseball, the legends who made Mississippi State baseball what it is today. Players from all generations will return to celebrate a program that's been to the College World Series for five-straight decades, and fans will hear from former coaches and players throughout the day. Additionally, we will be honoring two of the greatest names in program history as we celebrate Boo Ferriss Day and welcome back the family of Dudy Noble himself. Our official Celebration Series ceremony will take place following the game, and fans are encouraged to stick around for the post-game ceremony.
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