Join us for the 65th annual St. Louis Baseball Writers' Dinner

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Missouri Athletic Club

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You Are Cordially Invited

The St. Louis chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America invites you to its 65th annual dinner, which celebrates top Cardinals performers from the previous season and honors those who have made long-lasting contributions to the organization and the sport.

For the third consecutive year, the event will be held at the downtown Missouri Athletic Club.

Proceeds from the dinner support the St. Louis Baseball Writers Foundation, which funds journalism scholarships and an annual internship for an aspiring baseball writer. A portion of each ticket is tax deductible.

Early Bird Ticket Incentive

Anyone who purchases dinner tickets by January 3, 2025 will receive a coupon code for $25 off tickets to the 2026 St. Louis Baseball Writers Dinner. The coupon will be emailed to you after this year's dinner.

Honorees (participation subject to availability)

Ozzie Smith
Ryan Helsley
1985 NL Championship Team
Brendan Donovan
Masyn Winn
Kyle Gibson
Bob Kendrick
Tony Vitello
Jimmy Crooks
Quinn Mathews
Rick Horton
Frank Viverito

Schedule of Events
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Doors Open

6:00 PM

Complimentary parking is available in the MAC garage (in back of venue). Check-in and coat check will be available in the first-floor lobby.

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VIP Event & Cocktail Hour

6:00-6:45 PM

Guests who purchase VIP tickets will be invited into the Sportsman's Club for an intimate Q&A session with Vince Coleman, Todd Worrell and Rick Horton. Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will also be provided. All other guests can gather in the Art Lounge for photos with select awards. A cash bar will be available for beer, wine and soft drink purchases. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. Prizes include experiences with KMOX, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, the Cardinals, Rawlings and the St. Louis Battlehawks.

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Dinner

7:00 PM

Guests will move to the Missouri Room for a plated steak dinner with salad and dessert. Coffee and tea will be served.

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Awards Program

8:00 PM

Current and former Cardinals will be honored with awards from the St. Louis BBWAA chapter. Interviews and roundtables with players will highlight the event.

VIP Tickets

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for guests who want access to the pre-dinner Q&A session. These ticketholders also receive priority seating for the dinner and awards program.

VIP ticketholders will be invited to the Sportsman's Club for heavy appetizers, beer and wine beginning at 5:30 PM.

A Q&A session with Vince Coleman and Todd Worrell will then begin at 6:00 PM. Rick Horton will serve as the emcee of this event.

Because of the limited quantity, VIP tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

Dress Code

Business attire is required.

A suit, dress shirt (tie preferred) or sport coat/blazer, collared dress shirt, slacks for men. Dresses, suits, pant suits, blazer/slacks for women.

The Venue

Questions? Contact stlouisbbwaa@gmail.com

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