The Stanford 9 - 30 Years of Pure Hustle
Throughout the 2006 season there will be a focus on Mark Marquess' 30th season as head coach on The Farm. During the 2006 campaign, fans will be given the opportunity to vote for their "All-Time Starting 9". On Saturday, May 6, the promotion will culminate when the "All-Time Starting 9" will be announced and invited to return to Sunken Diamond to help pay homage to coach Marquess.
In addition to the season-long balloting, there will be three other corresponding promotions during the year that will highlight Marquess and honor his 30-year run as Stanford's head coach.
The first of three promotions for "The Stanford 9" will take place against Texas on Saturday, February 18. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a replica Mark Marquess "9" jersey.
When USC comes to town on Saturday, April 1, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a replica Mark Marquess "9" ball cap.
The third and final event honoring Stanford's long-time coach will take place the same day the "All-Time Starting 9" is announced versus California on Saturday, May 6. This time, the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive one-of-a-kind "All-Time Starting 9" trading cards that had been voted on by fans throughout the season. In addition to the trading card giveaway, the players that comprise the "All-Time Starting 9" will be invited back to Sunken Diamond for the game and celebration.