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Bob Bennett Stadium Dedication Game Replay set for June 26
6/19/2020 4:00:00 PM | Baseball
FRESNO, Calif. - On Friday, June 26, KAIL-TV (My Central Valley) will broadcast the replay of the Bob Bennett Stadium Dedication Game that took place on May 7, 2016.
In honor of the late Bob Bennett, who passed away on May 31, the broadcast will start at 7 p.m. PT and features the game that saw Pete Beiden Field officially become Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
The stadium was dedicated in Bennett's name in a pregame on-field ceremony that featured the voice of the Bulldogs Paul Loeffler, former Fresno State Athletic Director Jim Bartko, former Fresno mayor Ashley Swearengin, former player Bobby Jones and finally Bob Bennett himself as they were joined on the field by hundreds of former players and their families.
In addition to hearing from Coach Bennett, Loeffler and the late Ray O'Canto were joined on the 940 AM ESPN Radio broadcast by Bennett's teammates Jack Hannah & Bob Doig as well as former student-athletes, all of whom were coached under Bennett, Steve Hosey, Greg Funk, Jones, Scott Buss, Chris Falco, Todd Johnson, Lance Shebelut, Rich Bordi, Bryan Marsoobian, Terrance Frazier and Dennis Springer.
KAIL-TV can be found on local broadcast (via Antenna) on channel 7.1, Comcast Channel 13 (HD 713), Dish, DirecTV & AT&T U-Verse Channel 53 (U-Verse HD 1053).
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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In honor of the late Bob Bennett, who passed away on May 31, the broadcast will start at 7 p.m. PT and features the game that saw Pete Beiden Field officially become Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
The stadium was dedicated in Bennett's name in a pregame on-field ceremony that featured the voice of the Bulldogs Paul Loeffler, former Fresno State Athletic Director Jim Bartko, former Fresno mayor Ashley Swearengin, former player Bobby Jones and finally Bob Bennett himself as they were joined on the field by hundreds of former players and their families.
In addition to hearing from Coach Bennett, Loeffler and the late Ray O'Canto were joined on the 940 AM ESPN Radio broadcast by Bennett's teammates Jack Hannah & Bob Doig as well as former student-athletes, all of whom were coached under Bennett, Steve Hosey, Greg Funk, Jones, Scott Buss, Chris Falco, Todd Johnson, Lance Shebelut, Rich Bordi, Bryan Marsoobian, Terrance Frazier and Dennis Springer.
KAIL-TV can be found on local broadcast (via Antenna) on channel 7.1, Comcast Channel 13 (HD 713), Dish, DirecTV & AT&T U-Verse Channel 53 (U-Verse HD 1053).
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateBSB
Instagram:Â fresnostateathletics
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
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