Inman Perkins’ legacy to be honored Friday by FS baseball program
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The first-place Fresno State baseball team, winners of 10 of their last 11 conference games, will headline a big weekend of Bulldog sports on campus.
And on Friday night, when the Bulldogs open a three-game series against Mountain West rival San Jose State, the Bulldog program will honor the memory of one of the most recognizable fans associated with the program, Inman Perkins.
Inman passed away earlier this month at the age of 83, and the program will honor the legendary Perkins, whose cheers have been a major part of Bulldog Athletics for the better part of the last six decades, with a moment of silence and a moment of cheer on Friday.
It’s going to be a very meaningful evening for Inman’s family.
“It shows his dedication, and how much people loved and adored his spirit, his cheers, his outgoing-ness, it shows us his impact,” says his granddaughter Monique Perkins.
Monique and Inman’s son Jared are going to lead the moment of cheer, just like Inman always did, in the middle of the first inning on Friday.
If you would like to help Inman’s family with his funeral expenses, a gofundme has been created by Monique.
The Diamond Dogs will also honor the legacy of former head coach Bob Bennett on Saturday with a pregame ceremony.
Many of Bennett’s former players are expected to be in attendance.
First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. on Saturday and the series finale on Sunday will be a 1:05 p.m. first pitch.
Heading into this weekend, the Bulldogs (25-11, 14-4 MW) have a four game lead in the Mountain West over second place Air Force (8-6 MW).
FS softball, water polo also at home this weekend
The Fresno State softball team also has a big series at home this weekend, as the Bulldogs will welcome UNLV to Margie Wright Diamond for a three-game set Friday-Sunday.
Fresno State is 28-14 (8-5 MW) this season, and in fourth place in the Mountain West, 4.5 games behind first place San Diego State (13-3 MW).
UNLV (9-4 MW) is in second place in the conference.
Meantime, the No. 9 Fresno State water polo team will have a busy weekend in the pool.
The Bulldogs close out their regular season this weekend at the Fresno State Aquatics Center, by hosting No. 20 Pacific on Friday (1 p.m.) and Santa Clara on Saturday (1 p.m.).
Friday’s game is a rematch of the 2023 Golden Coast Conference championship game, won by the Bulldogs, 5-3, in the lowest-scoring championship game in conference history.
And on Saturday against the Broncos, Fresno State will honor seniors Paula Nieto Jasny (GK), Kelly Villanueva (GK), Cynthia Rosa (Atk), Kaitlin Howarth (Atk) and Robyn Greenslade (C).
