Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Hargrove and McSpadden Will Conduct First Practice Today
Several Liberal BJ's are in town and will workout with former Major League manager Mike Hargrove and newly inducted JUCO hall of famer Galen McSpadden this evening. Only a couple BJ's are in town but more will continue to report in this week and next week leading up the the opener one week from tonight against Hays.

Former Major League Manager and Liberal BeeJay
is managing the BeeJays this Summer
Mike Hargrove is returning to Liberal this summer to manage the Liberal BeeJays. He played for the BeeJays in 1972. He went on to play in the major leagues for twelve seasons with three different teams: Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and Cleveland Indians. He was the Rookie of the Year in 1974. After his playing career ended, he managed the Indians for eight years. He took them to the World Series twice. In 1994, he was named the American League Manager of the Year. He then managed the Baltimore Orioles for four years and the Seattle Mariners for four years.