Legends of the Game: MCC Baseball Fundraiser With Hall of Famer Chipper Jones

MERIDIAN, Miss. — Meridian Community College will host Legends of the Game: A Night With Chipper Jones on Saturday, February 7, at the McCain Theater on the MCC campus, bringing the community together for a family-friendly evening while raising funds in support of MCC Baseball.

The night will begin at 5 p.m. at Scaggs Field, where one lucky raffle winner will take the field for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play catch with Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones. Raffle tickets are available online at meridiancc.edu/legends for $25 each or five for $100. The winning ticket will be selected by MCC head baseball coach Dillon Sudduth in the days leading up to the event, with the drawing video posted to MCC social media channels.

At 5:30 p.m., VIP guests will gather inside the MCC baseball locker room for a private VIP Social. VIP tickets for the event are sold out. Guests will enjoy a photo opportunity with Jones, receive a piece of pre-signed memorabilia, and enjoy finger foods and drinks while visiting with members of the MCC baseball team. The VIP Social will conclude at 6:30 p.m.

The Main Event begins at 7 p.m. in the McCain Theater and will feature the introduction of the MCC baseball team and a live, on-stage conversation between Coach Sudduth and Jones, as they reflect on Jones' legendary career and share insights from the game. Seating remains available for the Main Event with General Admission (Balcony Seating) tickets priced at $50 and Reserved (Floor Seating) tickets available for $100. Tickets can be purchased at meridiancc.edu/legends.

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction located in front of the McCain Theater, featuring memorabilia from Jones and the MCC baseball program.

The event is proudly supported by Pearl River Resort as the Hall of Fame Title Sponsor. MVP Sponsors include Ochsner Rush, Musco Lighting, and Parish Tractor. Baptist Anderson Regional Medical serves as the All-Star Sponsor, while Elite Physical Therapy, Mid-America League, and Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company are Fan Sponsors.

Legends of the Game: A Night With Chipper Jones serves as a key fundraiser for MCC Baseball, with all proceeds benefiting the program. The event offers fans of all ages a rare opportunity to hear from one of baseball's all-time greats while directly supporting student-athletes.

For tickets, raffle entries, or additional information, visit meridiancc.edu/legends.