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J.T. Wise - 2009 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench National Collegiate Catcher of the Year
UPDATE: June 26, 2009
WICHITA, KANSAS - Another successful Greater Wichita Sports Banquet has come to a close for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission. The 12th annual event featured Johnny Bench, former Cincinnati Reds catcher and Hall of Famer, as he presented the Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award to University of Oklahoma catcher, J.T. Wise. Chris Henderson of George Mason University and Tony Sanchez of Boston College were other finalists for the award.
Over 450 people attended the banquet, which recognizes the achievements and dedication of local youth, high school, college and professional athletes and coaches. The winners were:
Matt Byers, Wichita East High School – Barry Sanders High School Male Athlete of the Year
Joanna McFarland, Derby High School – Lynette Woodard High School Female Athlete of the Year
Ramon Clemente, Wichita State University – College Male Athlete of the Year
Jacey Juden, Cowley College – College Female Athlete of the Year
Kevin Hooper, Wichita Wingnuts – Professional Athlete of the Year
Rita Frakes, Andover Central Women’s Softball – High School Coach of the Year (Women’s Sports)
Joe Auer, Wichita Heights Men’s Basketball – High School Coach of the Year (Men’s Sports)
Troy Morrell, Butler Community College Football – Gene Stephenson Coach of the Year
Wink Hartman – Special Award for Community Contributions
J.T. Wise, University of Oklahoma – Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award
“The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission would like to congratulate all of the award finalists and especially J.T. Wise, the Coleman Company - Johnny Bench National Collegiate Catcher of the Year,” stated Bob Hanson, President & CEO. “They represent their teams and universities in a remarkable manner.” “We are very appreciative of the time and energy Johnny Bench has demonstrated in making this award a huge success. He has set a high standard for these young men to strive toward,” said Hanson.
The Greater Wichita Sports Banquet and the Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award would not have been possible without the support of our corporate sponsors: Coleman Company, Rawlings, Papa John’s Pizza and AT&T.
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