LANCASTER, Pa.- To commemorate a century and a half of Franklin & Marshall College Baseball, Diplomat Athletics has officially unveiled its commemorative 150 Years of Baseball logo. Official merchandise featuring the new crest is now available on the Franklin & Marshall Athletics BSN Store.
The commemorative logo honors 150 years of tradition, competitive excellence, and memorable moments on the diamond that has included four NCAA Tournament appearances, four Centennial Conference Championships, two Middle Atlantic Conference Championships, and four All-Americans. Fans can now purchase commemorative apparel, headwear, and collectibles to show their pride ahead of a full year of anniversary programming.
The yearlong celebration will officially kick off during True Blue Weekend, slated to occur this October 23-25.
True Blue Weekend will also feature one former F&M baseball player becoming a member of the Franklin & Marshall College Athletics Hall of Fame, as Jay Baumgardner '73 joins as a member of the Class of 2026. The induction ceremony is a free-admission event for any baseball alumni that would like to join in celebrating the new inductee on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m.
The weekend will also feature a baseball tailgate tent to connect current players, alumni, and supporters when the Franklin & Marshall football team hosts Ursinus on Saturday, October 24th, at 1:00 p.m. Alumni are invited to bring photos and memorabilia to be displayed at a table commemorating the program's history at the tailgate. A full True Blue Weekend schedule is available here.
The 150-year celebration will continue throughout the upcoming academic year, culminating in a marquee anniversary event during the spring 2027 baseball season, where generations of players, coaches, and supporters will gather to honor the program's rich legacy.
To browse and purchase official 150 Years of Baseball merchandise, visit the Franklin & Marshall Athletics BSN Store. Further details regarding True Blue Weekend scheduling and Spring 2027 culminating event tickets will be announced in the coming months.
