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Office of News and Information January 24, 2005 |
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Baseball Team Makes Contributions to Azleway Boys’ Ranch
The Patriots presented Azleway with about 40 gloves, 15 bats, travel bags and dozens of baseballs, all donated by the players, community members and area leaders. The players also took time to sign autographs and hand out hundreds of baseball cards. "Two years ago we were taxed with starting a program and I know what it's like to walk into the office and have absolutely nothing," said Vilade. "It's not just our job to win on the field and get good grades, but to promote the game in the community is something that we ask our players to do and it's an exciting experience for us." "It means a lot, knowing that a lot of people care enough for us to give us this stuff," Azleway Boys' Club member DeMarcus Johnson said in an interview with KLTV-Channel 7. "It means a lot to me." “Having your own glove is like having your own dog," beamed Azleway Boys' Club member Sean James. "It's like really special." Contact person: Emily Battle, (903) 565-5604
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UT Tyler head baseball coach James Vilade and several of his players spent the day at Azleway Boys' Ranch in Smith County on Jan. 12, answering a call for help in starting a new boys baseball program. 