Hog Fans Worship, Then Play Ball
By: Liz Hogan
Updated: May 6, 2012
Some folks would say baseball is a religion, but a group of Razorback fans have found a way to combine America's favorite pastime with religion.
Before every Sunday hog baseball game, a group of fans gathers outside Baum Stadium for a devotional.
The service is non-denominational and all are welcome to join in. Everyone eats breakfast together afterwards.
This way, no one misses church or the game.
"It's a passion that we all have and we all very much enjoy being here and we all have a passion for our faith too so we've tried to find a good way to mix those two," said Nathan Becknell.
The fans have held pre-game devotional services in the Baum parking lot for the past four years.
They say sometimes even the player's parents attend.
Before every Sunday hog baseball game, a group of fans gathers outside Baum Stadium for a devotional.
The service is non-denominational and all are welcome to join in. Everyone eats breakfast together afterwards.
This way, no one misses church or the game.
"It's a passion that we all have and we all very much enjoy being here and we all have a passion for our faith too so we've tried to find a good way to mix those two," said Nathan Becknell.
The fans have held pre-game devotional services in the Baum parking lot for the past four years.
They say sometimes even the player's parents attend.
