Hens, Rocks in exhibition game Vol. An earlier UpDate story on this game said it would be the first time the Blue Hens team had played a professional baseball team, but according to Delaware author, historian and former alumni relations director T. Elbert Chance, AS '52, the Blue Hens met the Philadelphia Athletics in an exhibition game in 1943. All American football guard Hugh Bogovich, a fine all-around athlete, who allowed only one hit. Now, more than a half century later, area fans will be able to see the what occurs during the second professional team matchup with the Blue Hens.
Tickets are available at the season-ticket office and at the stadium the day of the game.