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Gator Baseball Reunion

Doug Engle
Gator Sports
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins is joined by the grandson of former Florida pitching coach Steve Webber to throw out the first pitch before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins is joined by the grandson of former Florida pitching coach Steve Webber to throw out the first pitch before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins is joined by the grandson of former Florida pitching coach Steve Webber to throw out the first pitch before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins is joined by the grandson of former Florida pitching coach Steve Webber to throw out the first pitch before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins is joined by the grandson of former Florida pitching coach Steve Webber to throw out the first pitch before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins is joined by the grandson of former Florida pitching coach Steve Webber to throw out the first pitch before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins talks with fans during Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball player Jim Watkins talks with fans during Game 2 of the weekend series between UF and Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Watkins was joined by other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Watkins was the first African American baseball player at UF, a tow-time All-SEC outfielder, 5th all-time at UF in batting, and tied for 5th all-time in stolen bases. He was also the first Gator player to be selected in the first round of an MLB draft. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball player Tony Stevens (right) poses for a photo with Florida's infielder Deric Fabian (23) before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. StevensÕ jersey number was also #23 when he played for Florida. Stevens joined other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Stevens set single and career season records for home runs, runs batted in, and edibles. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1980 and played for their organization for five years. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball player Tony Stevens (right) poses for a photo with Florida's infielder Deric Fabian (23) before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. StevensÕ jersey number was also #23 when he played for Florida. Stevens joined other former players from the 1970Õs for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series. Stevens set single and career season records for home runs, runs batted in, and edibles. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1980 and played for their organization for five years. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players Tony Stevens (left) and Jim Watkins (right) joined other former players from the 1970Õs teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players Tony Stevens (left) and Jim Watkins (right) joined other former players from the 1970Õs teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players Nick Belmont (left) and Terry Fitzgerald (right) joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Some of the former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players Nick Belmont (left) and Terry Fitzgerald (right) joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Some of the former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Pam Webber (right), the widow of former Gator baseball pitching coach Steve Webber, joined former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Coach Webber passed away in November 2022. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Pam Webber (right), the widow of former Gator baseball pitching coach Steve Webber, joined former Gator baseball players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Coach Webber passed away in November 2022. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players Dave Adiemy joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players Dave Adiemy joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball player Walt Darty joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball player Walt Darty joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gators baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gators baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gator baseball players Jim Watkins (left) and Nick Belmont (right) joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gator baseball players Jim Watkins (left) and Nick Belmont (right) joined other former players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gators baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gators baseball players from the 1970's teams gathered for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. The former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers
Former Gators baseball players Dean Enmpie (left) and Ross Baumgarten (right) joined other players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Some of the former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Former Gators baseball players Dean Enmpie (left) and Ross Baumgarten (right) joined other players from the 1970's teams for a reunion during the Florida vs Georgia series, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Condron Family Baseball Park in Gainesville, Florida. Some of the former players are seen here before the start of Game 2 of the weekend series against Georgia. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023
Cyndi Chambers, Cyndi Chambers