Last night the Williamsport Crosscutters presented the 4th Annual Hot Stove League Dinner & Auction at the Genetti Hotel. This is the third dinner I have attended and it was a lot of fun. I’m really glad the Crosscutters are affiliated with the Phillies because they have brought in some great people who tell some very entertaining baseball stories. This was the first time the event took place without Harry Kalas who was deeply missed. Before any interviews took place they played a short movie which was a tribute to Harry and featured some of his most famous calls.
During dinner, you could sit back and relax while listening to various guests that included Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy, former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, Phillies hitting coach Milt Thompson, and the Phillies Asst. GM Scott Proefrock. Throughout the evening, the Crosscutters mascot Boomer and the Phanatic made their way around to everyone’s table. Check out some of the photos. Click on each one to enlarge.
Phillies Asst. GM Scott Proefrock on the left, and the Crosscutters Vice President/Marketing & Public Relations Gabe Sinicropi to the right.
Phillies play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy
Former Phillies outfielder and now hitting coach Milt Thompson
Former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles being interviewed by Gabe.
I took one of my new bats along and got Tom McCarthy, Dickie Noles, and Milt Thompson to sign it.
Phanatic came over to say “hi”.
The Genetti Hotel has been around for 87 years. It has seen a ton of historic figures pass through its halls. The hotel has a bunch of photos on display of some of the celebrities who have visited. This picture of Cy Young and Connie Mack stood out to me. I could have gotten some autographs that night 🙂
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Great photos! I’m glad that you had a good time…
Great pics. Looked like a fun night.
I got to go to a Crosscutters game last year.
That’s gotta be the oldest pro park I’ve ever sat in!
Fun atmosphere!
Thanks for sharing.
Milt Thompson….. that is a name I have not heard in a while.
Thanks for coming Ross and thanks for the pics online and the kind words about our event.
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