Ole Miss will hold a celebrity softball game on campus this summer to boost name, image, and likeness contributions to The Grove Collective.
A multitude of Rebel coaches and greats, including Lane Kiffin, Dexter McCluster, and Marshall Henderson, will compete in the softball complex on Thursday, June 5.
The squads will consist of a number of notable former student-athletes, including Donte Moncrief, Terence Davis, Kaitlin Lee, and Will Allen, among others. Ole Miss basketball coaches Chris Beard and Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Athletics Director Keith Carter, and other coaches and staff will also join the competition.
The inaugural event will take place at the new Ole Miss Softball stadium and begin with a home run derby at 5 p.m., followed by the first pitch of the game at 6 p.m. After festivities, fans will have the chance to participate in a 30-minute autograph/photo session with select players.
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“We’re thrilled to launch events such as this that not only create lasting memories for fans but benefit The Grove Collective,” Carter said. “The event also provides a special chance to welcome home some great Rebels of the past, and I’m looking forward to joining them on the field for a fun and meaningful night. We will continue to seek opportunities to collaborate with The Grove Collective while engaging Rebel Nation in new and exciting ways.”
Tickets are available here. Additionally, for every ticket purchased, a $2 donation will be made directly to The Grove Collective. Gates to the celebrity matchup will open at 4 p.m. on game day. In addition, the event will be streamed. The complete rosters will be announced in the weeks leading up to the game.
“We are excited to kick off a summer of giving opportunities with best-in-class events like this, which highlight the coordination and alignment between The Grove Collective and our university partners,” Walker Jones, executive director of The Grove Collective, said. “We look forward to seeing our fans engage with current and former athletes throughout the summer as we continue to lead in the world of name, image, and likeness.”
