{"id":37670,"date":"2025-05-09T09:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=37670"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:49:32","slug":"150-years-of-football-celebration","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/150-years-of-football-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"150 Years of Football Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re marking a century and a half of Bates Football with a weekend packed full of camaraderie and Bobcat pride! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join fellow alumni, friends, and Bobcat fans as we honor the players, coaches, and unforgettable moments that have shaped the program&#8217;s rich history. From a special pre-game reception to an exciting on-field tribute, this is a celebration you won&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the 150th anniversary celebration, the new Garcelon Field scoreboard will honor the legacy of Bates Football while advancing its future. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/illuminating-legacy-the-garcelon-field-scoreboard-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how this special fundraising effort offers a meaningful way to show your Bobcat pride and support the program for years to come<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\" id=\"3452d7c3-088c-47eb-8e8e-00e7f6db6cd9\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"3452d7c3-088c-47eb-8e8e-00e7f6db6cd9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Schedule of Events<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"3452d7c3-088c-47eb-8e8e-00e7f6db6cd9\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday, September 12th<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Football Alumni Reception:<\/strong>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Pettengill Hall, Perry Atrium | 6-8pm<\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Football alumni are invited to an evening reception featuring a presentation and remarks.<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saturday, September 13th<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Football Game vs. Amherst<\/strong>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Garcelon Field | 1pm<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Halftime Scoreboard Dedication<\/strong>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Garcelon Field | Halftime<\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>A ceremony will be held to officially dedicate the new scoreboard.<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Alumni Reception<\/strong>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Commons 221\/222<\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Take in the game from the sidelines or join us in Commons throughout the game.<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-btn btn-wrap\" id=\"f1786e04-f127-4d1d-ac8e-699f5e52d970\"><div class=\"btn-action\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"f1786e04-f127-4d1d-ac8e-699f5e52d970\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"btn-title\">Host Committee<\/h3><div class=\"btn-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btn-content\" id=\"f1786e04-f127-4d1d-ac8e-699f5e52d970\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Sean Atkins \u201903<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Kip Beach 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\u201966, P\u201993, P\u201996<\/li>\n\n\n<li>David Hild \u201984, P\u201915<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Chris Magendantz \u201991, P\u201928<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Rich McNeil \u201910<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Mike Nolan \u201969, P\u201994<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Eric Obeng \u201907<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Peter Wyman \u201986<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video wp-embed-aspect-16-9 aligncenter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<lite-youtube videoid=\"iT1xBNyMuEE\" params=\"modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0\" playlabel=\"150 years of Bates football\" title=\"150 years of Bates football\" >\n\t\t\t<\/lite-youtube>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-diagonal-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Alan Goddard \u201953 Football Golf Outing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 23, 2025, football alumni gathered at the picturesque Wentworth by the Sea Country Club for the Annual Alan Goddard&nbsp;\u201953 Football Golf Outing. It was a day dedicated to celebrating connections, rekindling friendships, and honoring an incredible milestone: 150 years of football history. Relive the camaraderie and excitement by exploring our photo gallery below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2025\/06\/30\/annual-alan-goddard-53-football-golf-outing-photo-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the photo gallery!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Alumni Engagement team is here to help. 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