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Message: [QUOTE="huskymedic, post: 1754055, member: 549"] UConn Baseball@UConnBaseball [URL='https://twitter.com/UConnBaseball/status/758429486677430272'][U]1 hour ago[/U][/URL] Jim Penders was one of 500 Husky alums at 2016 #UConn Night at @CitiField on Tues. [URL='http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/072716aaa.html']500 UConn Alumni Converge at Citi Field in New York[/URL] >>“I think it says a lot, and I’m really encouraged by it,” said UConn Athletic Director David Benedict. “We need to build the passion in our fan base not just locally, but regionally and nationally. I think the fact we’ve had 500 people there tells me that we do have a passionate fan base and that when provided the opportunity, we’ve got fans that are willing to come out and support UConn. [COLOR=rgb(255, 0, 0)]This was a great event, and we’re going to continue to mobilize our fan base in New York as much as we possibly can[/COLOR].<< >>“I always like being around UConn Huskies in any environment,” said Penders. “To be with 500 Huskies in the Big Apple cheering on the Mets was extra special. We have more of our former players competing in the Mets organization than any other club, and so many of our alumni are in the New York metro area. The Wilpon family and their organization have always been great to our program. [COLOR=rgb(255, 0, 0)]It was great to share a special night with UConn Nation in our home away from home – New York City[/COLOR].”<< [/QUOTE]