Former MLB player and VSU graduate Alonzo "Al" Bumbry will serve as parade marshal for the university's homecoming parade. Bumbry was the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year, a 1980 All-Star, and ...

Al Bumbry was chasing a college basketball career when baseball came calling in his senior year. Drafted by the Orioles in 1968, he brought speed, precision, and an unshakable work ethic to Baltimore.

Al Bumbry is retired from coaching now -- in part, so he can attend Tech games -- but perks remain. Just last December, Steve and Al traveled to Arizona together and spent some time at the Indians ...

Growing up, just about every boy at one point or another dreams of making it to the major leagues as a professional baseball player. Very few make it. Even fewer are the kids who are lucky enough to ...

Virginia State University's Homecoming Parade is this weekend. One of VSU’s most celebrated graduates Alonzo "Al" Bumbry, a former major league baseball player, will be a guest of honor, and as grand ...