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Breakfast Of Champions
History of Speakers

Since 1988, the Friends of Baseball have proudly hosted the Breakfast of Champions, an iconic annual event that brings together baseball legends and passionate supporters of youth baseball. Over the years, this prestigious gathering has featured renowned figures such as Nolan Ryan, Tommy Lasorda, Tim Raines, and Darryl Strawberry, making it a must-attend event for baseball enthusiasts.

 

In addition to the chance to hear from these legends, the Breakfast of Champions includes an exquisite auction, offering high-end, exclusive items that appeal to serious collectors and supporters alike.

 

The proceeds from this event help to support youth baseball in our community, including funding local recreation programs, providing an annual scholarship to a deserving applicant, and so much more. Each year, this event plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and development of young athletes, while keeping the love of the game alive.

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Speakers and Guests of the Breakfast of Champions Event
Through the Last 30+ Years

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Name listed underlined are all Hall of Fame Members

  • 1988 - Bob Howsam (GM Zephers, Tommy Runnells, Greg Riddoch

  • 1989 - Mike Anderson, Tommy runnells, GregRIddoch

  • 1990 - Mark Davis, Tommy runnells, Greg Riddoch

  • 1991 - Irv Brown, Mark Knudsen, Mike Trujillo, John Sterns, Brian Fisher

  • 1992 - Lloyd McClendon, Bob Gebhard

  • 1993 - Kurt Stillwell, Ron Zappolo

  • 1994 - Jeff Huson, Walt Jocketty, Jeff Kingery

  • 1995 - Tommy Runnells, Lance Painter, John Burke

  • 1996 - Tommy Runnells, Jayhawk Owens, Charlie Monfort

  • 1997 - Larry Walker, Bob Kennedy Wayne Hagin, Charlie Monfort, Tommy Runnells

  • 1998 - Larry Walker, Dave Armstrong, Bob Kennedy, Charlie Monfort

  • 1999 - Darryl Kyle, Tommy Runnells, Tim Lollar, Dave Armstrong, Dick Monfort

  • 2000 -Goose Gossage, Buddy Bell, Dave Armstrong, Tommy Runnells, Dick Monfort

  • 2001 - Denny Neagle, Jerry DiPoto, Wayne Hagin, Dave Armstrong

  • 2002 - Shawn Chacon, Drew Goodman, Keli McGregor

  • 2003 - Buck O'Neil, Dick Monfort

  • 2004 - Clint Hurdle, Tommy runnells, Chalie Monfort

  • 2005 - Buck O'Neil

  • 2006 - George Brett

  • 2007 - Tommy Runnells, Clint Barmes, Charlie Monfort, Jack Corrigan

  • 2008 - Nolan Ryan, Tracy Ringolsby, Jack Corrigan

  • 2009 - Tommy Lasorda, Bill Buckner

  • 2010 - Steve Carlton, Dan O'Dowd

  • 2011 - Dick Monfort, Clint Barmes,  Alanna Rizzo

  • 2012 - Jim Tracy, Greg Riddoch, Mike Anderson, Clint Barmes

  • 2013 - Ferguson Jenkins, Walt Weiss, Clint Barmes, Jenny Cavnar

  • 2014 - Rollie Fingers, Jenny Cavnar

  • 2015 - Gaylord Perry, Jenny Cavnar

  • 2016 - Andre Dawson, Jenny Cavnar

  • 2017 - Juan Marichal, Bud Black, Jason Hirsh

  • 2018 - Vinny Castilla, Mark Jackson, Jason Hirsh

  • 2019 - Ryan Spilborghs, Dick Monfort, Andy McRoberts, Mike Rice

  • 2020 - Brad Hawpe, Thomas Harding

  • 2021 - Cancelled

  • 2022 - Eric Davis, Greg Riddoch, Ryan Spilborghs, Tanner Schwindt

  • 2023 - Tim Raines, Dick Monfort, Mike Anderson, and Frank Gonzales

  • 2024 - Darryl Strawberry, Mike Anderson, and Tayler Aguilar

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