Marquis Grissom Baseball Association Annual “Get In The Game GALA | 755 Club Turner Field | Atlanta Corporate Photographer

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The Marquis Grissom Baseball Association celebrated its annual “Get in the Game” Gala on February 1st, 2014 at the 755 Club at Turner Field.  The Marquis Grissom Baseball Association, Inc. (MGBA) was founded in 2006 by former major league baseball player Marquis Grissom. MGBA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that provides athletes in underserved communities the opportunity to compete in a competitive baseball league. Marquis played in the major league for 17 years.

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Master of Ceremonies for the evening renowned Comedian Mister Jonathan Slocumb

Master of Ceremonies for the evening renowned Comedian Mister Jonathan Slocumb

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Marquis & Sharron Grissom with Mr. Sidney Hinton or PowerSource

Marquis & Sharron Grissom with Mr. Sidney Hinton or PowerSource

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John Smoltz-Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher; 1995 World Series Champion, 96 Cy Young Award winner , 7 time All Star, 2005 Roberto Clemente award, # retired in 2012.

John Smoltz-Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher; 1995 World Series Champion, 96 Cy Young Award winner , 7 time All Star, 2005 Roberto Clemente award, # retired in 2012.

John Smoltz, introduces the panel.

John Smoltz, introduces the panel.

Panelist L-R: Tommy Harper, Leo Mazzone, Brian Jordan, Greg McMichael

Panelist L-R: Tommy Harper, Leo Mazzone, Brian Jordan, Greg McMichael

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JukeBox Band

JukeBox Band

1995 CHAMPIONSHIP RING

1995 CHAMPIONSHIP RING

Kid...pondering his baseball future.

Kid…pondering his baseball future.