FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield University men's basketball fans have listened to Bob Heussler call Stags games for 25 years. Now, those same fans will have a chance to bring the play-by-play announcer home with them.
Heussler will be celebrating 25 years of broadcasting Fairfield University men's basketball games this year. To recognize his contribution to Fairfield University, the Department of Athletics will commemorate this anniversary with Bob Heussler Bobblehead Day on February 15 against Rider. The bobblehead is sponsored by the
Connecticut Sun, with whom Bob has served as play-by-play announcer for more than a decade.
In addition to celebrating his anniversary, the University will donate part of the proceeds from the day to the
Fairfield University School of Nursing in remembrance of his wife Marcia. Marcia served others as an operating room nurse at Yale-New Haven Hospital for 20 years, putting the needs of her patients before her own. She was a loving wife to Bob and devoted mother to their sons Steve and Gary. She passed too soon when she lost her battle with cancer in 2011.
There will also be a reception prior to the game so fans can personally congratulate Bob on his anniversary. Fans will be able to purchase a bobblehead ($15) or a reception ($30) package through
Ticketmaster.com in advance of the game. After selecting your tickets, simply choose the bobblehead or reception option during check out. Each ticket holder will receive a voucher which can be exchanged for a bobblehead on the day of the game.
For complete information, please visit the Bob Heussler Bobblehead Day
web site.
