Blacksburg VA, July 28, 2007 ---
The Blacksburg Minors Dixie Youth All-Star Team celebrated its
State Championship at PKs on Saturday night. Many in the community
came out to support the players and their families. The crowd sang
"Happy Birthday" to Brain Davis who had the pleasure of watching his
son win a championship on his special day.
Then, the evening was capped off with its main event.....Virginia Tech
Head Baseball Coach Pete Hughes promised the players that if they won a
state championship, they could shave his head. He told the crowd that
this was a "great example in life, that if you tell somebody you're gonna do something,
you better follow through and do it!" Each player
took a turn in shaving the locks off Coach Hughes.
People begin to arrive at PKs.
Birthday boy Brian Davis.
Coach Hughes before the haircut.
The team chants for Coach Hughes.
Vicky Wall brought her clippers for the event and gives the kids a some
quick tips on how to use them.
Vicky's expression says it all.
The first locks come off!
Thomas Hughes goes at his dad.
Pitcher John Hinson still has arm strength for the event.
Morgan McCoy gets his turn.
Dom Hughes gets a chance.
Caden Croy gets busy.
Hal Hughes turn at bat.
League President Don Gresh finishes the job and puts the final touches
on the new haircut.
