Marquette Basketball has enjoyed tremendous fan support over the course of our history, thanks in large part to the loyal following from our season ticket holders. Be it from individuals who have renewed their tickets year after year for decades, recent Marquette graduates wanting to stay connected with their University, or people who are just now realizing how special Marquette is, our season ticket holders are the lifeblood of our program, and we are so very thankful.
In recognition of this widespread support, Marquette Basketball will honor one fan as the "Season Ticket Holder of the Game" in front of 18,600 fans at the Bradley Center during every home basketball game.
To become the Season Ticket Holder of the Game, fans can nominate themselves or others by submitting a short essay of 200 words or less, describing their passion for Marquette Basketball. Finalists are then chosen by the Season Ticket Holder of the Game selection committee, comprised of members of the Marquette Athletic Department.
As Season Ticket Holder of the Game, you will receive:
In-game presentation and recognition
Framed Season Ticket Holder of the Game certificate
Profile feature on gomarquette.com
Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 31 for the 2009-2010 season. Nomination forms can be completed and submitted online, and will also be made available during Marquette Men's Basketball games at the Marketing Table located behind section 225. Completed forms can be returned to the MU Ticket Office by one of the following methods:
In person on a Men's Basketball game day at the Marketing Table located behind section 225
Fax the completed form to: 414-288-7341
Mail the complted form to:
Marquette Ticket Office
ATTN: STH of the Game
770 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
To submit a nomination online for Season Ticket Holder of the Game, click here.
Thanks again for your tremendous support of Marquette University and our men's basketball program. We Are Marquette!
Once a Season Ticket Holder is nominated, the nomination is valid for the entire 2009-2010 season. There is no need to submit multiple applications. Only Marquette Men's Basketball Full Season Ticket Holders are eligible to receive the award, but anyone can submit a nomination.
The Marquette Ticket Office reserves the right to select the specific game date for each winner's recognition. Individual winners will be contacted prior to the game at which the winner will be recognized. Contact will be made via the preferred method (telephone or e-mail) selected on the nomination form. The Marquette Ticket Office will attempt to contact each winner twice. Should the winner not return a voicemail or e-mail within 24 hours of the second attempt, the winner's title of Season Ticket Holder of the Game and all accompanying benefits will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected
2009-2010 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS OF THE GAME
February 18th vs. Pittsburgh John and Leah Collins
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1968 Favorite Marquette Player: Dean Meminger Favorite Marquette Moment: Traveling to Minneapolis to watch Marquette beat Kentucky in 2003 What they enjoy most about Marquette games: Loves Marquette Basketball, and has been coming since a little kid.
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February 13th vs. USF Marguerite (Mickey) Simmons
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1968 Favorite Marquette Player: All of them Favorite Marquette Moment: Doc Rivers half-court shot to beat Notre Dame. What she enjoys most about Marquette games: Her husband taught at Marquette, and she enjoyed coming to the games with her husband.
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February 3rd vs. DePaul
Dr. Harry Zirgibel
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1968
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January 26th vs. Rutgers
George Groppi
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1973 Favorite Marquette Player: George Thompson Favorite Marquette Moment: Going to the Final Four in New Orleans What he enjoys most about Marquette games: Loves basketball, and loves Marquette.
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January 17th vs. Providence
Paul and Colleen Mayer
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1966 Favorite Marquette Player: Dwyane Wade Favorite Marquette Moment: Paul's Father, Dan Mayer, being selected as assistant coach of the game with Al McGuire What they enjoy most about Marquette games: The excitement of the gameand the energy level of the crowd (...and they love to see the 'jump around' guy).
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January 6th vs. Georgetown
Joan Schacht
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1965 Favorite Marquette Player: Ric Cobb Favorite Marquette Moment: The 1977 Championship What she enjoys most about Marquette games: She loves Marquette basketball!.
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January 2nd vs. Villanova
Nancy Reilly
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1970 Favorite Marquette Player: Dwyane Wade Favorite Marquette Moment: The 1977 Championship What she enjoys most about Marquette games: The entire atmosphere with the band, students, cheerleaders and fans.
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December 27th vs. Presbyterian
Dr. James and Luane Bigaj
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1960 Favorite Marquette Player: Doc Rivers Favorite Marquette Moment: Doc Rivers' half-court shot to beat Notre Dame in 1981.
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December 19th vs. North Florida
Bridget Moen
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1956 Favorite Marquette Player: All of them What she enjoys most about Marquette games: She has been going to games since the '30s, and enjoys watching all the players grow both on and off the court. Bridget recently turned 100 years old, and still enjoys going to Marquette games to cheer on her Golden Eagles.
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December 8th vs. UWM
Robert Budecki
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1987 Favorite Marquette Player: Tony Smith Favorite Marquette Moment: Steve Novak's last second shot to beat Notre Dame. What he enjoys most about Marquette games: The electric atmosphere with the students, band, cheerleaders and crowd. It's pure fun and enjoyment.
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December 5th vs. NC State
George Reis
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1968 Favorite Marquette Player: George Thompson Favorite Marquette Moment: Al McGuire jumping on the scorer's table to celebrate after a last second shot by Maurice Lucas to win the game against Wisconsin. What he enjoys most about Marquette games: Taking his family to games and spending quality time with them, especially his granddaughter.
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November 24 vs. South Dakota
Sylvia DuBois
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1960 Favorite Marquette Player: Dean Meminger Favorite Marquette Moment: All the McGuire Years What she enjoys most about Marquette games: The tradition, crowd, and enthusiasm at Marquette.
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November 21 vs. Grambling
Bob Hansen
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1993 Favorite Marquette Player: Steve Novak and Wesley Matthews Favorite Marquette Moment:The Final Four with Dwyane Wade; beating Kentucky What he enjoys most about Marquette games: All the excitement and the fans. Enjoys traveling with the team when he gets the chance.
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November 17 vs. Maryland E. Shore
Bonnie Delforge
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1966 Favorite Marquette Player: Every player...they all work hard Favorite Marquette Moment: The NCAA Championship in 1977 What she enjoys most about Marquette games: The whole thing! Loves basketball, Marquette, the players, the fans. It's a quality program and it's great for the entire family. It's the greatest evening out.
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November 13 vs. Centenary
Bob Trecek
Season Ticket Holder Since: 1973 Favorite Marquette Player: Jim McIlvaine Favorite Marquette Moment:Winning the NCAA Championship in '77 What he enjoys most about Marquette games: Spending time with his family at the game.
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November 7 vs. MSOE
Antonio and Amita Antao
Season Ticket Holders Since:1987 Favorite Marquette Player: Robert Byrd Favorite Marquette Moment: Attending the Final 4 in New Orleans
