Want to see the bat used by Farragut High School graduate and Tennessee Volunteer catcher Cal Stark for a clutch two run home run in the Game 2 4 -1 win in the 2024 College World Series finals? The huge hit helped to keep the Vols national championship hopes alive after losing Game 1 to Texas A & M.
The bat, as well as other notable sports memorabilia, are part of an exciting, temporary sports exhibit open August 19 through the end of the year at the Farragut Museum. It’s a chance to see sports mementos from Farragut stars such as US Open golfer Lance Simpson, MLB players Tony, Joey, and Nicky Delmonico and Nick Senzel, NFL Dallas Cowboy Bill Bates, and world champion triathlon winner Eric Bell. Farragut resident Shelley Collier was the team Captain for the 1987 Lady Volunteers national championship basketball team and has a special basketball on loan.
The jersey from a 2010 Pro Bowler is also included in the exhibit. Tyson Clabo, Farragut class of 2000, has loaned the Museum his personal #77 Falcons jersey. He was a starting right tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, played in the Falcons visit to the 2013 NFL Championship game, and was named to the Atlanta Falcons All-Decade Team.
Historic Resources Coordinator Kristi Vining partnered with the Farragut Sports Hall of Fame to learn about impressive sport athletes who hail from Farragut. A new display will feature the Hall of Fame inductees.
“Sports are an important part of our community at Farragut, and we’ve had some great athletes from Farragut. I really appreciate the support from those that helped pull this together. With the new Covenant Health Park and the constant buzz of Tennessee sports, I thought it would be fun to feature our own sport legends. After meeting with Coach Dodgen, I learned Farragut High School holds 67 state championships and 80 state runner-up championships, and that doesn’t even include individual winners,” said Vining.
The Grovewood Baseball Museum, relocating from Morristown to Chattanooga, and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame will also have items on loan.
The Farragut Museum, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, is open Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 -2:00 and is free.
