The University of North Alabama Lions Athletic Club — the official booster club of UNA Athletics — announced former Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy as the keynote speaker for the Lion Pride Dinner and Auction on Aug. 7, 2025.
“As President of the UNA Lions Athletic Club, we are honored to bring a man and an athlete of Dale Murphy’s stature to the Shoals,” said LAC President Johnny Simpson. “His performance as a professional baseball player, benevolence in all aspects, and a dedicated family man denotes his status as a true gentleman.”
The event will begin at the Renaissance Shoals Conference Center at 5 p.m. The event includes
speakers representing UNA, a press conference, a silent auction, and an address from Murphy followed by a session for questions.
Sponsorship and meet and greet packages for the event are available. Tables are on sale for $1,240 each, while individual tickets will go on sale in the summer, if available.
This will be the fifth consecutive year of the event at Renaissance Shoals Conference Center. Past speakers include Pete Rose in 2021, Bill Walton in 2022, Archie Manning in 2023 and Steve Spurrier in 2024. The last two events sold out.
For more information on the event, contact Megan Dye at (256) 765-4615 or at smlovelace@una. edu. For more information on North Alabama Athletics, visit www.roarlions.com and follow UNA Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
