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Jim was captain of the 1987 National Championship
team while earning All American Honors during the season. Jim was beloved by his teammates for his leadership and kindness not only during his time at Montclair State but for years beyond. Jim was inducted into the MSU hall of fame in 1999 for his accolades. He later continued his career at his alma-mater Bergenfield High School where he coached, taught, and lead students and faculty as the High School Principal for 14 years.
"Get ready for a night filled with delicious food, inspiring stories, and the chance to make a difference! Your presence will not only make the night special but will also support Montclair State Baseball! Together, lets create and share more memories of what it means to be a Red Hawk! We can’t wait to kick off our 2025 season with you! Go Red Hawks!"
Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Center, 7th Floor University Hall
Ticket Cost: $125 per person (Includes Buffet Dinner and 3-hour open bar included in ticket price)
Registration Required: Please purchase your tickets on this site.
Sponsorships: Can't make the event, or want to amplify your support -check out the many sponsorship opportunities available.
Keynote Speaker - Anthony Bowens 13’
Anthony Bowens is a professional wrestler, actor, and influencer currently signed to All-Elite Wrestling. He is a former one-time AEW World Tag Team Champion, longest reigning AEW World Trios Champion, and is AEW’s first openly gay champion. Anthony is 2013 alumni of the Montclair State University Baseball Program.
For questions or additional information, please reach out to Coach Lorber at lorberd@montclair.edu or 973-655-3490.
The final day to purchase a ticket for the First Pitch Baseball Dinner is Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM.
$100 for one person, includes buffet dinner and open bar (beer and wine). (tax deductible amount $55) If you wish to secure additional tickets, please multiply the ticket amount by $100 and enter that dollar amount in the gift box. For example, if you would like to secure 3 tickets, enter $375. Please also fill in your guests' names in the box further down on the gift form. Finally, each ticket has a tax-deductible amount of $55.00.
Show your support throughout the season. Sponsor a Team Lunch! The team is looking for funding for 17 team lunches for this season. (tax deductible amount $400)- No ticket is included in this sponsorship.
Show your support throughout the season. Sponsor a Team Dinner! The team is looking for funding for 20 team dinners for this season. (tax deductible amount is $800) No ticket is included in this sponsorship.
Purchase a table of 10 tickets and receive a 10% discount! Each ticket includes buffet dinner and open bar (beer and wine). (tax deductible amount $300)