VIP Night - Roger Dean Stadium

Master of ceremonies Jim Kaat greets attendees at the museum's VIP Night on March 11, 2010. The event was held at Roger Dean Stadium to celebrate the opening of the Elliott's "Florida: Fields of Dreams" exhibit.
Former Major League pitcher Rusty Meacham, left, talks baseball with J.W. Porter, who played in the Major Leagues for 20 years. Both were special guests of the Elliott at VIP Night.
A crowd of almost 100 people listen to the evening's program on the Elliott baseball collection and the Spring Training exhibit. The event was held at Roger Dean Stadium on March 11, 2010.
Rob Murphy, Rusty Meacham, Jim Kaat and Will McEnaney enjoy a light moment during the introduction of Major League players and coaches. All four were pitchers for Major League teams.
Guests of honor at VIP Night: From left, Elliott supporters Jeff Cohen and Bob Banasiak; former Major League players J.W. Porter, Rusty Meacham, Jim Kaat, Rob Murphy, Will McEnaney; Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez, Marlins bench coach, Carlos Tosca, and Marlins coaches Tim Cossins and Scott Mitchell.
Master of ceremonies Jim Kaat greets attendees at the museum's VIP Night on March 11, 2010. The event was held at Roger Dean Stadium to celebrate the opening of the Elliott's "Florida: Fields of Dreams" exhibit.
 
J.W. Porter, former Major League catcher, talked to VIP Night attendees at Roger Dean Stadium.  Invited guests learned about the evening's host, former pitcher Jim Kaat. Porter played 20 seasons in the major leagues, and was Kaat's catcher when he entered the big leagues with the Washington Senators. Porter was also a minor league manager.