#TBT to when I was thrown out at Arkansas for arguing balls and strikes...
Once I was tossed, the umpire told me to go “where he could not see me.”
So naturally, I went and stood on home plate.
The Legend Himself, checking NCAA regional scores around the country on a borrowed iPhone. I'm told he even knows how to use Siri. Says, "She's a nice girl."
⚾️ Mississippi State baseball is hosting a Regional for the first time since winning it all in 2021
One person who knows what it takes to win in a college baseball postseason is Hall of Famer and former MSU head coach Ron Polk
Here's his take on the Bulldogs hosting:
It is an absolute honor and privilege to carry on the tradition and legacy Coach Polk built here at Mississippi State and continue on the trail he blazed for all of college baseball. #HailState
50 years ago today, Coach Ron Polk coached his first game at Mississippi State University, beginning a legacy that shaped @HailStateBB for generations. ⚾ His generous bequest ensures that legacy continues to impact the program.
Learn more (from 2021): https://t.co/Yl2tPFRNoO
On this day 50 years ago, @CoachRonPolk coached his first game for Mississippi State.
The rest is history.
Happy anniversary to the Godfather of SEC Baseball!
We’re thrilled to announce the release of the MISSISSIPPI STATE Baseball Edition Box—a tribute to the legendary Coach Ron Polk. This limited edition box includes a custom ball holster featuring a digital signature from the legend himself.
Join us along with coach Ron Polk as well as the @SpringStCigars crew for the official launch at the @starkvillederby on May 3rd.
See y’all in Starkville—Hail State!
My Twitter guy brought his son to see @HailStateBB at @VandyBoys…
I told him he could call me Uncle Ron, but for some reason he kept calling me grandpa!