JACKSON, MS – Millsaps Head Baseball Coach, Jim Page, recently played in the annual "Hit a Home Run for Special Olympics" charity softball game last month.

The event featured local and regional celebrities as Coach Page played in the game benefiting Special Olympics Mississippi.

The charity softball game took place at Trustmark Park, as Governor Phil Bryant's Braves took on Brett Favre's Hometown Heroes.  The evening featured several Mississippi celebrities including Brett Favre, Mike Bianca, John Bond, and 'Porkchop Womack.'

The weekend's festivities and proceeds went to aid in the efforts of Special Olympics Mississippi as their annual softball tournament started the next day.

Coach Page represented the Majors at the charity event coordinated by CEO of Special Olympics Mississippi, Tony Bahou.  Page, who also played for the Majors, started the fireworks by hitting the first home run of the evening.  This homerun, however, carried a little more meaning than usual as it began the historic weekend for a great cause.

"It was great to connect with Tony (Bahou) and be apart of this awesome organization," Coach Page said.  "Special Olympics MS does great work and we are excited to continue working with Tony throughout the year."

Overall, it was a successful night as Coach Page was proud to represent Millsaps at a great event aiding in the efforts of an outstanding charity.

"This was a great event and a terrific night," Coach Page said.  "Special Olympics Mississippi put together an awesome night to kick off a great weekend benefiting a great cause."