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re: 31 is always at 3rd base for the Tigers! (In honor of the Pontiff Classic)
Posted on 4/9/13 at 11:16 am to TXGunslinger10
Posted on 4/9/13 at 11:16 am to TXGunslinger10
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I remember watching LSU play VCU in a regional at the old box, and we had low level bleacher seats right by 3rd base.
The story was that day that Wally missed pregame batting practice because he had a final exam...so a lot of the guys in the bleachers behind us were asking "Hey Wally, how'd you do on that exam?" in between pitches, he looked over and gave our section a thumbs up.
After the game, he came over and talked to us, and signed a ball for one of the guys kids. The signature read "89 B+...Wally Pontiff #31"
These are the types of stories that make players memorable. I love when players will just come interact like people and not feel like they are god's gift to the university because they can play a sport.
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Posted on 4/9/13 at 11:23 am to gar90
I have the gold 31 t-shirt from one of the Pontiff Classic games. I wore it to every post season game in 08 and 09. Took pics with the Pontiffs at the SEC tourney after Wally Sr. stopped me and thanked me for wearing the shirt. Got Nick to sign it at the celebration at the box after the 09 cws. It's been retired since then.
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