Illinois College welcomes St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny
St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny will speak on the Illinois College campus on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center in Sherman Gymnasium.
Matheny is well known for his 13-year career as a player in Major League Baseball, including five years with the Cardinals. He returned to St. Louis as a rookie manager in 2012 following the team鈥檚 2011 World Series win.
Matheny is an experienced speaker who will captivate the audience with stories from his exciting career and an 鈥渋nside the clubhouse鈥� look at the team and what to expect in 2018. Audience members will also gain insight into Matheny鈥檚 coaching philosophy, his passion for youth sports and his dedication to community service.
The evening will include a Q&A session with Matheny and the chance to bid on Cardinals memorabilia during a silent auction.
General admission tickets are $10 each in advance and can be purchased at County Market in Jacksonville, at the IC Store or . Tickets will also be available for $15 each at the door on the day of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and children five and under will be admitted free of charge.
Reserved seating and invitations to an exclusive meet-and-greet prior to the event are among the benefits available to sponsors and members of the Illinois College Society.
For additional information about the event or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Carls, director of campus events, at katie.carls@ic.edu or 217.245.3112.