Purple Aces fans and sports enthusiasts in general are invited to bid on some great silent auction items that will be featured in next week's Walter McCarty Aces Golf Fundraiser.
Even if you will not be participating in the event, you are invited to place bids on the auction items. Those interested in an item are asked to email
rp113@evansville.edu with the item you would like to bid on, your minimum and maximum bid and phone number for our ticket office to reach out to take your credit card information.
Online bidding will close at midnight on Monday, September 10. The golf tournament and silent auction will take place on Wednesday, September 12. A UE staff member will account for all silent auctions at the event. Online bidders who win an item will be contact by a UE staff member in the days following the golf tournament.
Online auction items include:
Signed and inscribed Don Mattingly #23 New York Yankees jersey donated by Don Mattingly. It contains his signature in addition to 6X All Star, 1994 AL Batting Champion, 9x Gold Glove, 1985 American League MVP and 3x Silver Slugger. Minimum bid - $200
Gordon Hayward signed Boston Celtics jersey. Donated by the Boston Celtics and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Celtics. Minimum bid - $200
Signed Mookie Betts Victus game bat. Donated by the Boston Red Sox. This is his custom made MB2 bat. Comes with an MLB hologram, certifying its authenticity. Minimum bid - $200
Autographed Kyle Freeland Colorado Rockies authentic baseball. Donated by Kyle Freeland. Minimum bid - $50
Signed Rick Porcello Boston Red Sox authentic baseball. Donated by the Boston Red Sox. Minimum bid - $75
Golf foursome at Victoria National Golf Club. Donated by Victoria National. Minimum bid - $300
Autographed John Starks photo. Picture is from his time with the New York Knicks featuring a dunk over Horace Grant and Michael Jordan. Donated by John Starks. Minimum bid - $50
Foursome at Rolling Hills Country Club. Donated by Rolling Hills. Minimum bid - $100
Ford Center suite for a Purple Aces men's basketball or an Evansville Thunderbolts game during the 2018-19 season. Package includes 20 tickets, food and beverage and use of the suite for the game. Game must be agreed upon between auction winner and Ted Thompson. Donated by Ted Thompson. Minimum bid - $500
UE Basketball fan experience. Includes four tickets to a UE home game as well as an opportunity for four people to watch a UE practice. Game and practice dates will be agreed upon following the auction. Minimum bid - $200
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