2025 CELEBRATION OF HOPE GALA

THURSDAY, MAY 29 • 5 PM – 9 PM • WILDWOOD GOLF CLUB

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Featuring Clint Hurdle – Former Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-2019)

Clint Hurdle is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. Currently, he works as a special assistant to the general manager of the Colorado Rockies. In this role, he assists across all areas of baseball operations, primarily in player development and scouting. 

Clint managed the Rockies across parts of eight seasons from 2002-2009, the longest tenured manager in franchise history. His 1,159 games managed and 534 wins as a manager are bother the most in franchise history. In 2007, Clint led the Rockies to the World Series as the club captured the first National League pennant in franchise history. 

Between his return to the Rockies and his managerial stint, Clint managed the Pittsburgh Pirates for nine seasons from 2011-2019, compiling a 735-720 record while leading the Pirates to three playoff appearances. Clint was named the 2013 National League Manager of the Year after leading the Pirates to a 94-68 record and their first postseason appearance since 1992. All told, Clint’s 2,615 games managed between the Rockies and the Pirates are the 30th most in MLB history.

Prior to becoming the Rockies’ manager in 2002, replacing Buddy Bell, Clint spent five-plus seasons as the club’s hitting coach. Prior to becoming the hitting coach in 1997, Clint served as the club’s Minor League hitting instructor from 1994-96.

Before he joined the Rockies organization, Clint managed in the New York Mets system for six seasons from 1988-93. This immediately followed a 10-year Major League career as an outfielder with the Kansas City Royals (1977-81), Cincinnati Reds (1982), New York Mets (1983, 1985, 1987), and St. Louis Cardinals (1986). He was originally drafted by Kansas City in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1975 June Draft out of Merritt Island High School in Merritt Island, Florida.

The 2025 Celebration of Hope Gala features an intimate evening with a plated dinner! The event will include special guest speakers, a raffle and curated silent auction with exclusive items, and more! 

Proceeds provide professional counseling and support services to uninsured families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, traumatic events and academic problems.

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If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Development at 412-366-1300 or [email protected]