OTTAWA – Autographed items from Hall of Famers Larry Walker, David Ortiz and Jim Thome along with World Baseball Classic stars Freddie Freeman, Josh and Bo Naylor and Cade Smith are just some of the items up for bids as part of Baseball Canada’s annual auction ahead of the annual Baseball Canada Awards Banquet and Fundraiser that will take place on Saturday, January 11th in Toronto.
Fantasy sports packages offered by former big leaguer Ryan Dempster (Chicago Cubs/Wrigley Field) and former Super Bowl champion Luke Willson along with a Blue Jays broadcast experience hosted by Jays radio voice Chris Leroux are also on the list that includes Blue Jays ticket packages and exclusive golf experiences.
An experience like no other to watch one of the greatest rivalries in sport, the Army/Navy football game, is back on the list!
If you wish to place a bid on any of the items (link below), please send an e-mail with your name, item number, bid amount and phone number with subject line “Gala Auction” to media@baseball.ca. The deadline for submitting bids via e-mail ends at 11:59pm EST on Friday January 10th , but will continue on site at the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel until the conclusion of the intermission prior to the awards presentation.
Winning bids for people attending the banquet can pay by cash, debit or credit card on January 11th . Winners not attending will be notified via email following the banquet.
Baseball Canada Awards Banquet and Fundraiser – Auction List