The Whitecaps Community Foundation announced their annual fundraiser will feature an 80s theme along with members of the World Series winning 1984 Detroit Tigers team. This year’s fundraiser will again support local youth baseball and softball with a live event and silent auction. The stage has been set for Thursday, January 25th.
Former Detroit Tigers Lance Parrish, Dan Petry and Dave Rozema will headline the fireside chat where they will share their memories of the magical 1984 season (see extended biographies below). Parrish, Petry and Rozema were integral players on the 1984 team, each contributing to the success of that season.
Current Detroit Tiger, Matt Manning, will be inducted into the Whitecaps Hall of Fame, which is also included in the event program. Manning was a Whitecap for parts of the 2017 and 2018 seasons, starting 16 games for the team. He made his major league debut in 2021 and holds a spot on the Tigers starting rotation. (See extended bio below). And, newly appointed Detroit Tigers General Manager, Jeff Greenberg, will be in attendance to discuss the upcoming season and his vision for the team.
The Whitecaps Community Foundation Baseball and Ballads: A Tribute to the 80s presented by Eastbrook Homes is Thursday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. at New Vintage Place.
