We’ve got a full day planned as we celebrate Year 70 of Garner Baseball!
8:15 Team & Individual Pictures Begin
9:00 Games Begin
9:00 Concessions Open
9:45-11:00 Mascot Visits
10:00-2:00 Sponsor Booths
10:00-3:00 Sweet Southern Snoballs
11:30 Opening Ceremony (Players line up by 11:15 on Austin)
About GBI
The story of GBI began when 5 local churches of differing denominations saw a need in the Garner area for an organized summer activity for boys and decided to found Garner Baseball Inc in 1955.
Those original five churches were:
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
Ernest Myatt's Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Baptist Church
Carolina Pines Baptist Church
Garner United Methodist Church
Starting with approximately 60 boys, GBI has grown to more than 800 boys and girls playing America's favorite pastime. GBI Park is comprised of 4 ball fields and is anchored by Lions Field, the 1st official ballpark built for kids to play ball on for ages 12 and under.