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An unforgettable golfing experience .......
You are cordially invited to join Johnny and your other favorite celebrities for the golfing experience of a lifetime on the final stop of the 2003 Celebrity Players Tour.
This exciting event will be played for the first time in Scotland at Turnberry, the legendary British Open course and the world's most prestigious golf resort and
spa.
Tournament dates are October 4 - 9, 2003.
For more information on this incredible golfing opportunity, please review our Official Turnberry Invitation now.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Johnny Bench Award Finalists
Bill Phillips, President of the Coleman Company, and Johnny
present Ryan Garko with the Johnny Bench Award |
Ryan Garko, Johnny Bench, Colt Morton and Tony Richie
pose for pictures prior to the Wichita Sports Banquet |
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Wichita, Kansas – The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced today the finalists for the 4th Annual Johnny Bench Award.
This award is presented by Johnny Bench annually at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet to the nation's top collegiate catcher, as
voted on by a panel of sportswriters, sportscasters, Division I coaches and scouts.
The Johnny Bench Award finalists are (in alphabetical order):
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Ryan Garko, Stanford, Senior
Colt Morton, North Carolina State, Junior
Tony Richie, Florida State, Junior
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Garko, Pac-10's Co-Player of the Year, is currently batting .418 with 18 home runs on the season. He has a 99.5% fielding average and has caught 35% of attempted base stealers.
Morton was named 1st Team All-ACC and is batting .267 with 19 home runs. He owns a 99.1% fielding average and has nabbed 33% of attempted base stealers.
Richie earned 2nd Team All-ACC honors while batting .363. He has stolen five bases out of seven attempts made on the season. He has a 99% fielding average and has thrown out 43% of attempted base stealers.
A committee representing national sportswriters, sportscasters and scouts, narrowed the watch list of ten semi-finalists down to the three finalists.
A final vote among the national selection committee will occur during the College World Series. All three finalists will be invited to Wichita for the 6th Annual
Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on June 24, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Wichita. Johnny Bench will present the award to the recipient.
This award would not be possible without the support of the Coleman Company. Their commitment to this endeavor is greatly appreciated.
Visit www.wichitasports.com for more information on the Johnny Bench National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award.
| "Past Winners" |
2000 Brad Cresse,
Louisiana State University |
2001 Kelly Shoppach,
Baylor University |
2002 Jeremy Brown,
University of Alabama |
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Check back regularly for news on upcoming Card Shows
and other events that Johnny will be attending.
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