Ferrum College Issued a Proclamation Declaring January 21, 2025, as "Billy Wagner Day"

FERRUM, Virginia, January 22, 2025 – Ferrum College President Mirta Martin issued a proclamation yesterday, declaring January 21, 2025, as "Billy Wagner Day" at Ferrum College in recognition of his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The seven-time MLB All-Star had a record-setting baseball career at Ferrum from 1991-93 before being drafted by the Astros in 1993. In his tenth and final year on the ballot, Wagner received over 82.5% of the total votes cast, exceeding the 75% minimum required to be inducted. 

"Ferrum College was proud to celebrate January 21, 2025, as 'Billy Wagner Day,' honoring his extraordinary accomplishment of being inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame," said Dr. Martin. "Billy's journey from Ferrum College to the pinnacle of professional baseball is an inspiration to our entire community and a testament to the power of dedication, talent, perseverance, and hard work."