Oct. 21, 2004

WACO, Texas - The Baylor men's basketball team visited the Special Olympic Village in Chisholm Hall at the Waco Convention Center Saturday. The state-wide Olympics was held in Waco over the weekend, kicking off the first of three Olympics over the next three years.

Over 1,400 Special Olympic athletes competed in this year's Olympics. Events ranged from swimming to softball. Each athlete enjoyed showing the basketball players their medals showcasing their victories.

Roscoe Biggers, Patrick Fields, Aaron Bruce, Richard Hurd, and Assistant Coach Matthew Driscoll attended the event.

The Bears signed over 150 autographs, and Coach Driscoll personalized many of the athlete's autograph cards.

After signing autographs, the Bears spoke with the Olympic athletes and compared basketball tips.

"The guys are happy that they had an opportunity to hang out with these Olympians," said Coach Driscoll.

The Special Olympics is one of the many programs Baylor athletes participate in to give back to the Waco community. For more information, please call Baylor Athletic Community Relations at 710-3073.