Courtesy: University of Minnesota http://gophersports.com/

The University of Minnesota baseball team will hold the 17th annual Pro-Alumni & Legends Game on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 5:05 p.m. The Pro-Alumni Game returns after a two-year absence from the schedule.

On Friday, Feb. 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. there will be a dinner in the "M" Club Room at TCF Bank Stadium for alumni of the Golden Gopher Baseball Program.

On the day of the Pro-Alumni Game, Minnesota will take the field at 2:35 p.m. and take batting practice at 2:55 p.m. The Pro-Alumni will take their batting practice starting at 3:45 p.m. The game will get underway at 5:05 p.m,.

The Pro-Alumni & Legends team will be highlighted by current Major Leaguers Robb Quinlan (Los Angeles Angels 2003-09) and Jack Hannahan (Detroit, Oakland and Seattle). Hall of Famer Paul Molitor will serve as the manager for the Pro-Alumni Team. Former Golden Gopher Coach Herb Isaksson and former Major League Greg Olson (Minnesota - 1989; Atlanta 1990-93) will also be part of the Pro-Alumni coaching staff. 

Former players who will play in the Pro-Alumni game include Jeff DeSmidt (River City Royals - Frontier League), Nate Hanson (Minnesota Twins - A), Derek McCallum (Minnesota Twins - A), Tom Steinbach (Minnesota - 1980-83), Mark Groebner (Minnesota - 1996-98), J.T. Bruett (Minnesota Twins, 1992-93), Brian Raabe (Minnesota Twins - 1995-97; Seattle - 1997; Colorado 1997), Dan Wilson (Cincinnati, 1992-93; Seattle 1994-2005), Mike Mee (Minnesota - 2004-07), Matt Fornasiere (Minnesota - 2003-05) and Steve Huls (Minnesota - 1995-96).

Also participating in the festivities will be Herb Isakson, Kerry Ligtenberg (Atlanta 1997-98; 2000-02; Baltimore, 2003; Toronto, 2004-05; Florida, 2006)), Jim Brower (Cleveland, 1999-2000; Cincinnati, 2001; Montreal, 2002; San Francisco, 2003-05; Baltimore, 2006, New York (AL) 2007(), Cole DeVries (Minnesota Twins – AA), John Gaub (Chicago Cubs – AAA), Glen Perkins (Minnesota Twins), Reid Mahon (Arizona – AAA), Gary Perinar (Detroit - A), Kyle Carr (Minnesota Twins - A) and Tyler Oakes (Tampa Bay - A).

Public may purchase tickets to the event at Gate F. Tickets can also be purchased in advance by calling 1-800-UGOPHER, or they can be purchased online at gophersports.com

Last year’s Dugout Club award winners will receive their awards in between innings during the game.

Minnesota returns 20 players who saw action from a 2009 squad that finished 40-19, finished second in the Big Ten regular-season at 17-6, advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Championship and advanced to the final game of the NCAA Regionals in LSU.