Archive for 2015

Former big leaguer Jason Jennings a true Keeper of The Game

FRISCO, Texas – The Keeper of The Game Foundation is all about serving those with special needs and disabilities in and around the game of baseball, as well as displaying leadership in the community. So is former Major League Baseball player Jason Jennings. “Baseball has given me […]

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Second annual Strike Out Hunger Food Drive benefiting Frisco Family Services another success

FRISCO, Texas – The Keeper of The Game Foundation (KoTG) and Pastime Training Center (PTC) teamed together again to produce another successful Strike Out Hunger Food Drive to benefit the Frisco Family Services Food Pantry. Because of the abundance of non-perishable food item donations, more than 600 […]

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Keeper of The Game, Pastime Training Center set for another Strike Out Hunger Food Drive

FRISCO, Texas – For the second consecutive year, Keeper of The Game and Pastime Training Center will be joining forces for the “Strike Out Hunger Food Drive” to benefit the Frisco Family Services Food Pantry. The campaign will run Oct. 21-Nov. 16. Non-perishable items can be dropped […]

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A Thank You Note from Keeper of The Game Founder James Vilade

As we celebrate our first birthday today, Oct. 16, I wanted to take the time to recognize and thank our Leadership Team and outstanding members of the community who support the Keeper of The Game Foundation. From youth baseball to Major League Baseball, we have had so […]

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Keeper of The Game Birthday Celebration!

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! We are fast approaching our first birthday on Oct. 16. We would like to go into our second year stronger than ever, so we have presents for YOU! With at least a $25 donation to Keeper of The Game between now and Oct. 16, […]

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Keeper of The Game donates baseballs to The Miracle League of Edmond; Expands reach to Oklahoma

FRISCO, Texas – The Keeper of The Game Foundation (KoTG) is pleased to announce the donation of game baseballs to The Miracle League of Edmond for its entire Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 seasons. The gift is KoTG’s first major contribution to a Miracle League in Oklahoma. […]

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Sampson, Keeper of The Game featured on CBS Channel 11

CBS Channel 11 in Dallas/Fort Worth  did a story on one of our favorite Keepers of The Game, Tyler Sampson, during its July 14 broadcast. The feature by Keith Russell included interviews with Sampson and Keeper of The Game Executive Director Bryan Hoctor, as well as footage […]

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Keeper of The Game International Equipment Drive set for Aug. 28 in Frisco

As the 2015 professional baseball season comes to an end, the Keeper of The Game Foundation would like to send some Texas Rangers players and prospects home with new and gently used baseball gear to give to the less fortunate young players in their home countries. Please […]

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Keeper of The Game Donation/Autograph Special July 26-Aug. 2

FRISCO, Texas – The Keeper of The Game Foundation is pleased to announce a donation/autograph special for July 26-Aug. 2 thanks to the support of Frisco RoughRiders players – all top prospects in the Texas Rangers organization. For every $25 donation to our foundation, you will receive […]

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Keeper of The Game remembers Mike Coolbaugh

FRISCO, Texas – July 22, 2007 was a day that changed baseball forever. The loss of Mike Coolbaugh was a tragedy that his family and the game of baseball have endured since that summer day. It goes without question that Mike is missed everyday. Today, the Keeper […]

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