Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Advertisement
    • Contact Us
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Advertise With Us
    • Home
      • COVID-19 Resource Center
        • Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ PSA Radio
      • Featured
    • News
      • State
      • Local
      • National/International News
      • Global
      • Business
        • Commentary
        • Finance
        • Local Business
      • Investigative Stories
        • Affordable Housing
        • DCS Investigation
        • Gentrification
    • Editorial
      • National Politics
      • Local News
      • Local Editorial
      • Political Editorial
      • Editorial Cartoons
      • Cycle of Shame
    • Community
      • History
      • Tennessee
        • Chattanooga
        • Clarksville
        • Knoxville
        • Memphis
      • Public Notices
      • Women
        • Let’s Talk with Ms. June
    • Education
      • College
        • American Baptist College
        • Belmont University
        • Fisk
        • HBCU
        • Meharry
        • MTSU
        • University of Tennessee
        • TSU
        • Vanderbilt
      • Elementary
      • High School
    • Lifestyle
      • Art
      • Auto
      • Tribune Travel
      • Entertainment
        • 5 Questions With
        • Books
        • Events
        • Film Review
        • Local Entertainment
      • Family
      • Food
        • Drinks
      • Health & Wellness
      • Home & Garden
      • Featured Books
    • Religion
      • National Religion
      • Local Religion
      • Obituaries
        • National Obituaries
        • Local Obituaries
      • Faith Commentary
    • Sports
      • MLB
        • Sounds
      • NBA
      • NCAA
      • NFL
        • Predators
        • Titans
      • NHL
      • Other Sports
      • Golf
      • Professional Sports
      • Sports Commentary
      • Metro Sports
    • Media
      • Video
      • Photo Galleries
      • Take 10
      • Trending With The Tribune
    • Classified
    • Obituaries
      • Local Obituaries
      • National Obituaries
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Featured

    Introducing the David Williams Fall Classic

    Article submittedBy Article submittedNovember 3, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Pinterest Tumblr Reddit Email
    Vanderbilt’s baseball program announced that they renamed their Black and Gold Fall World Series the David Williams Fall Classic.
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    Advertisement

    NASHVILLE, TN — David Williams, II was a fan from the beginning. When he first heard of Music City Baseball’s initiative to bring baseball home to Nashville, and to honor the Negro Leagues legacy in his city, his comment was clear and direct. “This opportunity is much bigger than the game of baseball.”

    Last week, in a salute to Williams’ impact, the legacy of the Stars, both in Nashville and in his hometown of Detroit, and his continuing inspiration to baseball across the region, Vanderbilt University’s baseball program announced that they renamed their Black and Gold Fall World Series the David Williams Fall Classic. This year’s event will take place November 13 at Hawkins Field.

    Head coach Tim Corbin, one of our Baseball Advisors and a close friend of Williams, wanted a way to honor the longtime Vanderbilt University vice chancellor and athletics director and his family annually. 

    “Our baseball tradition is synonymous with his presence,” Corbin said. “For me, it’s personal because of my relationship with David and Gail and the kids. As our careers grew, we grew together, and he became a mentor.”

    Gail Williams, wife of David, is just as close to the baseball world as her husband was. Serving as a Community Advisor for MCB, Gail continues to share David’s legacy across the country. 

    Aside from the four National Championships and 19 league titles and tournaments crowns that Williams brought to Vandy, his commitment to elevating student-athletes at the university has left a lasting touch. 

    “(Dave’s) commitment to seeing excellence and his commitment to things growing into what they should be was the work that he put in, and to have a partner in that with Tim Corbin, it doesn’t get any better than that,” said Gail Williams. “Two men who were so committed to the student-athlete experience and at the same time aspiring for the highest level of competition that you can do. They were able collectively to balance those two very extraordinary opportunities for young people.”

    Expanding the academic and experiential opportunities for student-athletes, Williams truly believed in developing well-rounded student-athletes and preparing them for life after college. His trailblazing efforts continue to have impacts. The university now offers the nation’s most comprehensive summer internship program for student-athletes.

    Music City Baseball will be at Hawkins Field on Sunday, November 13, and encourage all to come by for this free event. Gates open at 11:00am and the Classic begins at 1:00pm. Through this celebration the Vanderbilt baseball team, Coach Corbin, and the Nashville Stars will continue to honor and preserve the legacy of David Williams.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Article submitted

    Related Posts

    Emmett Till National Monument May Be Removed Under Trump Admin

    June 28, 2025

    TSU, State, reach agreement to reallocate $96M to school

    June 26, 2025

    TSU student lands prestigious internship at Harvard Medical School

    June 25, 2025

    Cohen’s District Director was “an Extremely Talented Administrator”

    June 23, 2025

    Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S. Inches Closer to War

    June 22, 2025

    LA Lakers Sold in Historic $10 Billion Deal

    June 21, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Business

    Charlotte Knight Griffin Takes Office as TBA President-Elect

    June 30, 2025

    EXCLUSIVE OP-ED: President Joe Biden Commemorating Juneteenth

    June 19, 2025

    FUNdraising Good Times Report from Neighborhoods USA Conference in Jacksonville

    June 4, 2025
    1 2 3 … 384 Next
    Education
    Education

    Austin Peay’s MPH program receives $27K for childhood literacy initiative. Community LIFT Project to be implemented at Head Start centers this fall

    By Ethan SteinquestJune 30, 2025

    CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University’s Master of Public Health program is on a…

    TSU, State, reach agreement to reallocate $96M to school

    June 26, 2025

    TSU student lands prestigious internship at Harvard Medical School

    June 25, 2025

    FAMU stakeholders file lawsuit to prevent Marva Johnson’s confirmation as the university’s 13th President

    June 21, 2025
    The Tennessee Tribune
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Store
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact
    © 2025 The Tennessee Tribune - Site Designed by No Regret Media.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Our Spring Sale Has Started

    You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/