Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher Carlton Fisk To Host
2nd Annual “Fisk & Friends” Celebrity Golf Classic
SARASOTA, FL November 4, 2009 –The 2nd Annual “Fisk & Friends” Celebrity Golf Classic, is scheduled for Monday, November 9, at The Founders Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped, Inc. Foursomes are $2,500 and include a hole sign autographed by all of this year’s celebrity players. Among those joining Carlton Fisk include Hall of Famers Lou Brock, Phil Esposito, Grant Fuhr, John Havlicek, Stan Mikita, and Jim Rice. Other sports celebrities confirmed include Dwight Evans, M.L. Carr, Marv Foley, Ken Frailing, Bruce Howard, Gary Peters, Shane Rawley, Bob Stinson, and Steve Yoder.
The event kicks off with a Pre-Tournament Reception and Auction on Sunday, November 8, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota from 6-9 pm. A limited number of tickets will be available to the public for $125 each. On Monday, November 9, registration and a breakfast buffet will be available from 8-10 am followed by a shotgun start with lunch being served on the course. A “Sweet Ending” reception, helicopter ball drop and awards presentation will conclude the day’s events. For information call (941) 371-8820 Ext. 1800 or email fiskandfriends@yahoo.com
“Florida is my home now and I am thrilled that I am able to give back to the community through this fun and exciting event” said Carlton Fisk. “ It is my hope that we continue to grow the tournament each year -- we want to help as many needy children and families as possible.” Thanks to the efforts of the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped, Inc. over $14 million in facilities have been constructed for various local charities serving children with special needs. These charities include The Florida Center, Special Olympics, Loveland Center, United Cerebral Palsy, community Haven and Adult Center and Oak Park School. The Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped, Inc. will continue to support local charities that serve children with special needs, thanks to proceeds raised from special event fundraising.
Carlton “Pudge” Fisk has served more years behind the plate (24) than any other American League catcher. He started his career with the Red Sox in 1969 and played in Boston until 1980. Fisk also played for the Chicago White Sox from 1981 to 1993. In 1972, the 11-time All-Star won both the American League Rookie of the Year and an American League Golden Glove. He hit 376 home runs in his career, including the famous “Go-Fair” home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. Fisk was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. The White Sox retired his number, 72, and the Red Sox retired his number, 27.
The Suncoast Foundation staff is working in partnership with Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment to produce this year’s tournament. Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment has over 30 years combined experience in events and athlete representation.
