Last Updated: 12/7/18
The 2019 Old Timers Banquet will
be held as follows:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019
Jimmy's Event Center
3565
Labore Road
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
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Additional Info and to Purchase Tickets,
and/or Scroll to the Banquet Section Below for Complete Details!
History
The Baseball Old Timers Hot Stove League was founded on January
6, 1939 -- by 14 members of the New York Yankee's farm system --
who lived in St. Paul and wanted to keep their interest in
baseball alive during the off season. They held their meetings at
the Nickel Joint on Blair Avenue in St. Paul -- and the club
still meets there today!
Today the St. Paul Old Timers has many members. In addition to
meeting regularly to mingle with good friends and enjoy lively
discussion on America's pasttime, the group is involved in
charitable endeavors and other activities involving the game.
Meeting Dates & Locations
The Baseball Old Timers Hot Stove League meets on the third
Wednesday of each month, from September through May. (While no
official meetings are held in June, July, and August, other
events and activities take place -- see below.) As noted above,
meetings are conducted at the Nickel Joint in St. Paul, with
batting practice (social hour) beginning at 6:15; the general
membership meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Of course, food and
refreshments are available!
| Dates: 3rd Wednesday of each month; September through May |
Location: The Nickel Joint (Google Map) 501 W Blair Avenue (at MacKubin), St. Paul, MN 55103 651-489-9858 |
Time: Batting Practice: 6:15 pm (social hour) Team Game Time: 7:00 pm |
Annual Old Timers Hot Stove League
Banquet
Each year,
the Baseball Old Timers gather together with other baseball
friends and fans at the Annual Banquet -- to celebrate the great
game of baseball, as well as the relationships to which it has
led. It's truly
"Where Old Friends Meet!" Big league stars of today,
yesterday, and tomorrow are present, as well as sports
celebrities of the Twin Cities. This events serves as a
fundraiser for the organization.
The monumental 79th annual (WOW!) banquet will be held at Jimmy's Event Center (3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights)
on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Batting practice begins at 5:30 pm, with the dinner and program starting at 7 pm.Featured speakers and guests will include front-office and player personalities from the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Gophers, as well as local baseball personalities, including:
Jack Morris (St. Paul Native, Twins Radio/TV Analyst, & Former Pitcher) Derek Falvey
(Executive VP & Chief Baseball Officer)Tom Kelly (Former Manager &
Current Executive Assistant)Dave St. Peter
(President & CEO)Trevor Hildenberger
(Current RH Pitcher)Jerry Bell
(Retired President)Stephen Gonsalves
(Current LH Pitcher)Jim Rantz
(retired Director of Minor Leagues)Cory Provus - Event Emcee
(Twins radio Host)John Anderson
(Head Coach of the Minnesota Gophers)Steve Winfield
(St. Paul Baseball Personality)Tim Tschida
(Retired American League umpire)TC Bear
(Twins Mascot)Carl Renalls
(4th District American Legion Chaplain)
2019 Banquet Flyer
(Please download and email to family, friends, and others!)This year's honored Older Timer, Gordy Jones, will also receive special recognition. In addition, the 2018 4th District American Legion MVP
(Ryan Kuntz of Hamline Red) will be honored with the Klark-Killen Memorial Award. As always, it will be a GREAT time!
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
at Jimmy's Event Center
3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights
(Free lot and street parking is available; enter the Event Center from Labore Road)
Batting Practice (social hour) begins at 5:30 pm
(A cash bar will be available for adults.)
Game Time (dinner and program) begins at 7:00 pm
A fabulous steak dinner will be served (including tossed salad, rolls and butter,
potato, vegetable, dessert, and coffee)
A Silent Auction, featuring a wide array of sports memorabilia, will also be available during the evening.
A Door-Prize Drawing will conclude the event; all attendees may register for such at the registration table, upon arrival.
Click the link below to purchase tickets on-line
(using a credit or debit card) -- as well as for more event information.PURCHASE TICKETS
(Note: a card processing fee of $2.61 per ticket applis to on-line orders)Tickets may also be purchased by check, through the US Mail:
Mail a check (totaling $39.50 for each ticket ordered,
made payable to "Old Timers Baseball), to:
Rudy Jannetto, Old Timers Baseball,
2350 7th Street West, St. Paul, MN 55116
Include your name -- and the address to which you'd like your tickets mailed.
Orders by mail must be received by January 12th.
Call the ticket hotline for further information:
651-379-2325
Prior Banquet Information
2018 Banquet Program* 2018 Banquet Flyer 2017 Banquet Program* 2017 Banquet Flyer 2016 Banquet Pictures 2016 Banquet Program* 2016 Printable Banquet Flyer 2015 Banquet Program* 2014 Banquet Program* 2011 Banquet Program* 2010 Banquet Photos
(courtesy of Gordy Jones)
*Note: The Banquet Program includes a listing of Officers & Directors, Honored Old Timers, Yearly Klark-Killen Memorial Award winners, as well a list of members who are gone from this earth, but who are certainly not forgotten -- so it is well worth viewing and printing!!! (Banquet programs from 2012 and 2013 are not available at this time.)
Annual Charity Benefit Baseball
Game
2018 marked the
51st year that the Old Timers have donated financial support to Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul (formerly known as Our Lady of Good Counsel
Home), which provides end-of-life care for individuals who have
limited financial resources. And, since 1987, in August of each
year, the Old Timers have come together on the field -- to raise
funds for this worthy facility -- through a benefit baseball
game. This year's event was held as follows:
2019 Charity Game Info (August) Will Be Available at a Later Date!
Toni Stone Field (Dunning Sports Complex)
1221 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Game Time: ________
(Batting Practice begins at _______)
Pre-event Practice Sessions:
(Dates / Location)
The St. Paul Old Timers choose sides and square off in the name of great fun for a great cause -- Old Timers against the St. Paul Pastimers. Raffle tickets are sold (for only $1.00!!!) and several attendees go home with cash prizes. Refreshments and lunch are enjoyed after the game -- at the Nickel Joint, 501 Blair Avenue in St. Paul (Google Map) -- with attendees bringing side dishes to share.
A great time is had by all, so make plans to attend this year, when the date is announced! Come on out to watch the older generation (semi-pro and former scholastic ball players) play ball in a relaxing outdoor environment -- all to benefit a very worthy facility!
Please remember that if you cannot make the actual ballgame in any given year, monetary donations are always accepted and very much appreciated! For more information about this wonderful event, please see 2011's event flyer. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please contact the Old Timers.
Other Events & Info
In addition to meetings and the above events, members enjoy
taking in Twins and other local games as a group, as well as an
annual golf outing (usually the last Monday in June.) Other
special events may take place, as suggested and planned.
Future Event Info |
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| 2019 Old Timers Member Twins
Outing Contact Bob Bradt (651-455-3487) for information and /or to buy tickets. Date: Wednesday, July 24th (vs. New York Yankees) Cost: $29 + $6 for the bus (Bus usually leaves Nickel Joint by 6 pm) |
Golf Outing (Date and place TBA) Information contact: Gary Reierson at 651-452-4963 or by email. (Cost TBA) |
Saints
Game Outing (Under consideration / TBA). Gopher Game Outing Under consideration / TBA Contact Gary Reierson at 651-452-4963 or by email. (Cost expected to be $5 for Gopher Game, if 20 or more register.) |
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Special Events / Info:
FEATURED BOOK:
The Best of River-Town Small-Ball
by Doug Nachbar
Author, Doug Nachbar, was on hand at the December 2016 meeting to discuss his book, "The Best of River-Town Small-Ball." In it, Jim Stoll (Arlington A's, Marble Mallards) and 9 other legends of the Minnesota River Valley Lower Basin are featured / profiled, including Jordan's NBA Hall-of-Famer, Jim Pollard, Belle Plaine's Jim Harsh, Prior Lake's Pat Devitt, Lonsdale's Jim Kubes, and John Freund, who played for LeSueur, Glencoe, and Shakopee. Per Nachbar, baseball was king during this Golden Age of the game, and the princes of the diamond which he profiles are the reason why.
For information on obtaining a copy of the book:
Doug Nachbar, 952-393-7470, MidasTales@aol.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RiverTownSmallBall/?fref=ts
How Do I Join this Superb
Organization?
The only
requirement for membership in the Baseball Old Timers is having
some kind of a connection to baseball, as well as a love for the
game -- AND an interest in spending great time with good friends,
who also enjoy the great American game! You must also be at least
21 year of age.
If you are not a member, you should be, if you --
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Membership dues are $25.00 annually (what a deal !!!!!)... and joining is a simple process!
1. Print this membership application form, fill it out, and follow the instructions on the form. OR
2. Call Rudy Jannetto at 651-379-2325 for further information -- or if you have any questions regarding membership, OR
3. Send us an an e-mail with your questions, and we will promptly respond with needed information.
The Baseball Old Timers welcome your interest in our organization!
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