Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum: Talking Baseball with Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs First Baseman

Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum: Talking Baseball with Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs First Baseman

Event Information

4:42am - 4:42am

Anthony Rizzo, first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, is a three-time National League All-Star and three-time National League Gold Glove Award winner. In 2016, he led the Cubs to their 1st World Series Championship in 108 years.

Rizzo was named the recipient of the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award, annually given to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

Rizzo overcame Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2008 and established The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation in 2012 to support pediatric cancer patients and their families. Anthony Rizzo is considered by many to be one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball.

Rizzo will be interviewed by Dan Plesac, 18-year MLB Veteran and MLB Network Analyst

Registration is required to view the livestream programs. Sign up at pnw.edu/sinai-forum.

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