LSU baseball chapionship ring ceremony

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he 2009 LSU baseball team will receive its national championship rings at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 in Alex Box Stadium.

Each member of the squad will receive his ring from LSU Director of Athletics Joe Alleva during a special ceremony that will take place prior to the LSU-Tulane football game.

The ring ceremony is free and open to the public. Gates 1 and 3 of Alex Box Stadium will open at 3:30 p.m.

"The symbol of excellence in college athletics is a national championship ring," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri, "and we're thrilled to hold this ceremony and honor our team in a unique way. This might be the last time the 2009 team is together for a while, and we certainly encourage all Tiger fans to join us and witness a very meaningful event.

"We would love to have everyone who is on campus tailgating for the football game join us for the ceremony."

The event will feature remarks from Alleva and Mainieri, along with a video presentation that captures the spirit of the 2009 national championship club.

"This team had tremendous chemistry and work ethic, and it proudly represented LSU and our entire state," Mainieri said. "This ceremony will be a fitting tribute to the accomplishments of our players, coaches and staff."

An autograph session with LSU's 2009 national championship baseball team will be held after the ring ceremony.