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Hall of Fame Manager Tony La Russa and members of the 1978 Knox Sox Championship Team are coming to Smokies Stadium Sunday, July 28

July 15, 2024

\\As of the morning of Sunday, July 28th: Due to unforeseen health issues, Tony La Russa will not be in attendance for this event. If you purchased an upgraded ticket or brunch ticket, an email will be sent directly to you with further information.\
We are proud to welcome Hall

***As of the morning of Sunday, July 28th: Due to unforeseen health issues, Tony La Russa will not be in attendance for this event. If you purchased an upgraded ticket or brunch ticket, an email will be sent directly to you with further information.***

We are proud to welcome Hall of Fame Manager and former skipper of 1978 Southern League Champion Knox Sox, Tony La Russa, to Smokies Stadium. We are also hosting famous players from the team like Richard Dotson, Rusty Kuntz, and more. Meet Tony and the panel in a VIP Q&A Brunch, or buy an upgraded ticket for an autograph. Brunch and upgraded tickets are sold in limited supply. Tony La Russa and members of the 1978 Knox Sox championship team will be honored on the field during the game. Read below to learn more about ticket options.

This is a guaranteed way to meet and learn about baseball history and more with Hall of Famer Tony La Russa and the members of the '78 squad. In this plan it includes brunch, a VIP Q&A with Tony La Russa and player panel, an autographed Tony La Russa baseball and an 8x10 signed photo by the remainder of the panel.

Full panel expected to participate includes Tony La Russa, Richard Dotson, Rusty Kuntz, Larry Monroe, Donn Seidholz, Mike Wolf, Mark Naehring, Phil Trucks, Andy Pasillas, and Jack Tate.

Brunch will take place in The Batter's Box Bar + Grill at Smokies Stadium. Doors open at 10:30am. Brunch will be served at 10:30am. VIP Q&A will run from 11:00am-12:00pm. Plan also includes a ticket to the Smokies game beginning at 2:00pm.

This plan can be yours for ONLY $78!

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Spots will go fast!

Click here to buy our VIP Q&A Brunch Plan

Still want to see Tony La Russa, but already have brunch plans outside of Smokies Stadium? Upgrade your ticket for ONLY $10 more to receive an autograph from Tony and other players.

If you have purchased a ticket already, please call us at 865-286-2300 to upgrade today!

This upgrade is EXTREMELY limited! 100 tickets available. 1 item per person.

Autograph table begins at 1:30 inside The Batter's Box Bar + Grill.

Click here to buy an upgraded autograph ticket