Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany to Host Steak Dinner with Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff

Annual fundraiser event will feature the 'Crime Dog' as guest speaker.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:50pm

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany will be hosting their annual Steak and Burger Dinner fundraiser, with Baseball Hall of Famer Fred 'Crime Dog' McGriff as the featured guest speaker. The event is a longstanding tradition for the organization, which has previously welcomed other sports and entertainment celebrities as guest speakers.

Why it matters

The Boys & Girls Clubs provide critical after-school and youth development programs in the Albany community. This annual dinner is a major fundraising event that helps support the organization's mission and operations. Bringing in a high-profile sports figure like Fred McGriff helps draw attention and support for the clubs.

The details

The Steak and Burger Dinner is an annual fundraising event hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany. This year, the organization has secured Baseball Hall of Famer Fred 'Crime Dog' McGriff as the featured guest speaker for the event. McGriff played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, making 5 All-Star teams and winning a World Series championship. Previous guest speakers at the dinner have included other sports and entertainment celebrities like Dominique Dawes, Evander Holyfield, Ronnie DeVoe, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Barbara Dooly.

  • The Steak and Burger Dinner is an annual event hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany.
  • This year's dinner is scheduled for April 5, 2026.

The players

Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany

A non-profit organization that provides after-school and youth development programs for children and teens in the Albany, Georgia community.

Fred 'Crime Dog' McGriff

A Baseball Hall of Famer who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, making 5 All-Star teams and winning a World Series championship.

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What they’re saying

“Previous guest speakers have included Dominique Dawes, Evander Holyfield, Ronnie DeVoe, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Barbara Dooly.”

— Jacqueline Robinson, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany

What’s next

Albany State University is also preparing for its annual Founders' Week celebrations in 2026, which will take place around the same time as the Boys & Girls Clubs dinner.

The takeaway

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany's annual Steak and Burger Dinner is a longstanding tradition that brings the community together to support the organization's important work with local youth. Securing a baseball legend like Fred McGriff as the guest speaker helps raise the profile of the event and drive greater awareness and funding for the clubs' programs.