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This Thursday, aspiring entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win thousands in prize money.
But, unlike past years, theyâll be standing at a pitcherâs mound under the glare of stadium lights.
FoundersForge is partnering this week with the Johnson City Doughboys on Pitchers and Pitches, which will occur 6 p.m. Thursday at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. Gates will open at 5 p.m.
The event is a revamped version of the organizationâs prior startup competition, Pitches and Pints, and is the largest event of its kind in the region. The organization opted not to hold the competition in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Rick Magnante named Doughboys inaugural manager
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Magnante began his managerial career in 1987 and won over 700 games
March 15th, 2021
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JOHNSON CITY, TN - In the inaugural season for the Johnson City Doughboys, Rick Magnante has been named manager. Magnante has become accustomed to the role of skipper over the years, having spent 16 seasons as a manager for various teams throughout his career. Magnante has coached in over 1,500 games and won over 700 games in his career.
Magnante began his managerial career in 1987 for the Appalachian League’s then-Bristol Tigers. In his first two seasons in Bristol, Magnante compiled a 66-76 overall record, with a 26-game improvement from 1987 to 1988.