the National League MVP voting six times, won three Silver Slugger Awards and also captured a Gold Glove Award in 1994. Bagwell was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2017.
He admitted it’s hard to believe sometimes that people look up to him because he feels like “just a normal guy,” and has had his share of ups and downs in life showcasing that he isn’t perfect. Bagwell delivered an honest, heartfelt talk on kindness that ended with a standing ovation. He then proceeded to take a photo and give an autograph to everyone in the room, just as he promised he would.
The PVF Roundtable also handed out oversized checks to the schools it currently supports through scholarship donations. A total of $300,000 was donated for scholarships to students in fields of study relating to the PVF market. These donations are raised by The PVF Roundtable through its charitable events such as the golf tournament, the TroutBlast fishing tournament, and the annual Holiday Casino Night. Eligible students that receive scholarships are also encouraged to apply for a career in the industry through the PVF Roundtable’s Careers Page, connecting the graduate with member company donors to get started in the pipe, valves, and fittings industry. Join us for next year’s dinner meeting. Not a member yet? Find out how your company can help raise scholarship donations and network with the most important people in PVF at pvf.org.