White Sox Executive and Former Baseball Super-Agent, Dennis Gilbert, Awarded Honorary Degree From William Howard Taft University Recognizing Philanthropic Efforts

During a pre-game ceremony at Dodger Stadium former super-agent, Dennis Gilbert was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from William Howard Taft University. David L. Boyd, president of the University, stated the award is in recognition of Gilberts philanthropic efforts in support of inner city youth and the welfare of former baseball scouts. During his career as an agent, Gilberts clients included baseballs most legendary players including Jose Canseco, Bret Saberhagen, George Brett, Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla and Mike Piazza

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) June 9, 2004 -- During a pre-game ceremony at Dodger Stadium former super-agent, Dennis Gilbert was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from William Howard Taft University. David L. Boyd, president of the University, stated the award is in recognition of Gilberts philanthropic efforts in support of inner city youth and the welfare of former baseball scouts. During his career as an agent, Gilberts clients included baseballs most legendary players including Jose Canseco, Bret Saberhagen, George Brett, Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla and Mike Piazza.

Through personal and financial contributions, Dennis Gilbert Field was constructed on the campus of Los Angeles Southwest College in support of a program established by major league baseball, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities. This effort resulted in a professional class field available not only to Los Angeles Southwest College but to local area youth programs. Gilbert has also been the driving force behind the Professional Baseball Scout Foundation, a nonprofit organization, established to assist scouts who have experienced financial or medical setbacks.

About William Howard Taft University
For over two decades William Howard Taft University (www.TaftU.edu) has offered distance learning graduate degree programs to students throughout the world. Presently the University offers nationally accredited programs in law (Juris Doctor and Master of Laws) as well as business (Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Taxation).

About the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation
The Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation (PBSF) provides support to Professional Baseball Scouts who have fallen on hard times due to job loss, illness, retirement or other financial set-backs. PBSFs mission is to create that financial bridge for scouts in need and generates funds through contributions from corporations and individuals. The Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Contributions may be mailed to Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, P.O. Box 48559, Los Angeles, CA 90048 or by visiting www.pbsfonline.com

Contact:
William Howard Taft University, Santa Ana, Calif.
Joan L. Slavin, (714) 850-4800