Carle Place, N.Y. - The Adelphi University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held its annual Fall Cocktail Reception presented by MetLife's Legacy Advisors on Wednesday, October 29, at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place, N.Y. Lou Piniella, three time World Series Champion and three-time Major League Baseball Manager of the Year, signed autographs and chatted with "Talking Baseball''s" Ed Randall in front of a crowd of nearly 400 people during the eventful evening that raised nearly $30,000 for Adelphi University athletics.

"This year's cocktail party proved once again to be a tremendous success," remarked Danny McCabe, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. "The support that the community showed for our student-athletes and the Panther Club was tremendous.  We are truly grateful to have so many friends and alumni that are committed to enhancing the student-athlete  experience." 

The evening began with cocktails and a buffet catered by the Chateau Briand, and segued into an autograph session during which Piniella signed baseballs, photos and other memorabilia for all of the avid fans in attendance.
 
Dom Scala, head coach of the Adelphi baseball team and former bullpen coach for the New York Yankees, emceed the event and welcomed everyone with his opening speech. Scala, also introduced Randall. Adelphi University President, Dr. Robert A. Scott and Joseph Providenti of presenting sponsor, MetLife Legacy Advisors provided remarks, along with McCabe. 
 
Randall, a world renowned baseball media personality and host of Ed Randall's Talking Baseball radio show on WFAN, interviewed Piniella and chatted with him about his 40 year career in baseball, 17 as a player and 23 on the bench, including his 14 years with the Yankees (11 as a player and three as manager).
 
The night finished with a raffle and silent auction winners collecting their memorbilia, which featured autographed baseballs, jerseys, cleats, pictures, bats and other items that were signed by prominent players such as Jorge Posada, David Wright, John Lester and more. All the proceeds of which were donated to Adelphi Athletics for the benefit of the student-athletes.

"I am ecstatic at the outcome of the event," stated Scala "I believe we gave those in attendance another first class experience. Lou Piniella and Ed Randall really entertained all of our 400 guest in attendance with the inside stories of life in baseball. This could not have happened without the hard work and passion that our staff had in the past three months of preparation or the support of our partner, MetLife's Legacy Advisors."