Dedicated to Dave

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (center) takes a moment to compose himself after he dedicated the retirement of his No. 17 baseball jersey to his coach and uncle, Dave Regan, during a ceremony at halftime of the boys' basketball game Friday night at the Fort Scott High School gymnasium as (from left) FSHS principal Bob Beckham, cousin and current FSHS head coach Josh Regan, and daughter Montana and son Drake look on. LaRoche told the student section that, "When I look back and something makes me laugh or makes me smile, most of the time, it's from high school and especially high-school baseball," and reminded them to take time to enjoy their time in high school. (Kenny Felt/Exclusive to the Tribune)