Head Coach Jerry Bancks announced his retirement,
read an excellent article written by the Bulletin's Taylor Rocca.
Every time I have been at the awards banquet, you can't help but see how much he cares about the players as human beings - becoming future husbands, fathers, and contributors to society.
During this last awards banquet, while not officially a retirement announcement, it felt like it for Bancks.
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| Hugs from Busch, after Bancks shared the story of how he supported a home-sick Busch during his first year with the team. |
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| Hugs from Richter. Richter, as well as other players, lives have been impacted and guided by Bancks. |
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| Bancks receiving a baseball glove from Coach Keiver, so that he can use his retirement to help coach little league baseball. |
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| Coach White presenting Bancks with a piece of the Kimberley Mine. A tradition when someone retired from the mine |
It was all capped off with a standing ovation (that he was surprised to receive) from everyone in attendance. He has done a lot, not just for the players, but for the community of Kimberley as well.
All photo's by Jodi L'Heureux.
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