Saturday Celebration Series Ceremony To Now Take Place Pregame
May 18, 2017 | Baseball
STARKVILLE, Miss. - With inclement weather in the projected forecast for Saturday night, the Dudy Noble Field Celebration Series ceremony will now take place prior to the series finale between No. 8 Mississippi State and No. 5 LSU at Dudy Noble Field.
Fans are asked to be in their seats at Dudy Noble by 2:45 p.m. to ensure they do not miss any of the program which will recognize and honor the legends who created the Carnegie Hall of college baseball. The ceremony was initially scheduled to begin following the conclusion of Saturday's game. First pitch of the contest is still set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPNU. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dudy Noble Field will still take place at 2 p.m. between the Palmeiro Center and the current Dudy Noble Field, as originally scheduled.
For those unable to attend Saturday's ceremony, it will be streamed live on Twitter and Facebook.
Dudy Noble Field Celebration Series Schedule of Events
Game 1 – Thursday, May 18th at 6:00 PM
The Seniors Who Brought MSU to the Top of the SEC
GIVEAWAY: Andy Cannizaro Celebration Series Shirseys (First 1,000 Fans)
Before game one on Thursday, May 18th, 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 Southeastern Conference. Our seniors and graduates alike will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements.
Game 2 – Friday, May 19th at 6:30 PM
The Fans Who Built the Best Atmosphere in College Baseball
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, we will have a special first pitch ceremony to honor the historic Left Field Lounge.
Game 3 – Saturday, May 20th at 3:30 PM
The Legends Who Created the Carnegie Hall of College Baseball
GIVEAWAY:Â Commemorative Dudy Noble Field Posters (QTY: 5,000) & Boo Ferriss Shirseys (QTY: 500)
Dudy Noble Field Groundbreaking Ceremony - Saturday, May 20th at 2:00 PM (Between Palmeiro Center & Dudy Noble Field)
Dudy Noble Field Celebration Ceremony - Saturday, May 20th at 2:45Â PMÂ
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 prior to the game, and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:45 p.m.
For more information on the Diamond Dawg program, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateBB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
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Fans are asked to be in their seats at Dudy Noble by 2:45 p.m. to ensure they do not miss any of the program which will recognize and honor the legends who created the Carnegie Hall of college baseball. The ceremony was initially scheduled to begin following the conclusion of Saturday's game. First pitch of the contest is still set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPNU. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dudy Noble Field will still take place at 2 p.m. between the Palmeiro Center and the current Dudy Noble Field, as originally scheduled.
For those unable to attend Saturday's ceremony, it will be streamed live on Twitter and Facebook.
Dudy Noble Field Celebration Series Schedule of Events
Game 1 – Thursday, May 18th at 6:00 PM
The Seniors Who Brought MSU to the Top of the SEC
GIVEAWAY: Andy Cannizaro Celebration Series Shirseys (First 1,000 Fans)
Before game one on Thursday, May 18th, 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 Southeastern Conference. Our seniors and graduates alike will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements.
Game 2 – Friday, May 19th at 6:30 PM
The Fans Who Built the Best Atmosphere in College Baseball
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, we will have a special first pitch ceremony to honor the historic Left Field Lounge.
Game 3 – Saturday, May 20th at 3:30 PM
The Legends Who Created the Carnegie Hall of College Baseball
GIVEAWAY:Â Commemorative Dudy Noble Field Posters (QTY: 5,000) & Boo Ferriss Shirseys (QTY: 500)
Dudy Noble Field Groundbreaking Ceremony - Saturday, May 20th at 2:00 PM (Between Palmeiro Center & Dudy Noble Field)
Dudy Noble Field Celebration Ceremony - Saturday, May 20th at 2:45Â PMÂ
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 prior to the game, and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:45 p.m.
For more information on the Diamond Dawg program, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateBB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
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