Clemson Baseball Honors Military with Unique Flag

Army coach impressed by Tigers' patriotic display during weekend series

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Clemson's college baseball team impressed their Army counterparts with a unique display honoring the military during a recent weekend series. The Tigers created a U.S. flag made entirely of baseball bats, showcasing their deep respect and appreciation for the armed forces.

Why it matters

Clemson's baseball program has long been known for its patriotic displays, but this latest gesture went above and beyond, capturing national attention and highlighting the strong bond between the college sports community and the military.

The details

During the series, the Clemson baseball team presented the Army squad with a U.S. flag made entirely of their own baseball bats, a creative and meaningful tribute that left the visiting coaches and players in awe. This patriotic display is part of Clemson's longstanding tradition of honoring the military at their athletic events.

  • The weekend series between Clemson and Army took place on February 14-16, 2026.

The players

Erik Bakich

The head coach of the Clemson Tigers baseball team, known for his team's patriotic displays.

Clemson Tigers

The college baseball team from Clemson University, located in Clemson, South Carolina.

Army

The college baseball team representing the United States Military Academy, located in West Point, New York.

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What they’re saying

“I was really impressed by the lengths Clemson went to honor the military. That flag made of baseball bats was an incredible gesture that showed their deep respect for our service members.”

— Army Coach

The takeaway

Clemson's baseball program has set a high bar for honoring the military, using creative and meaningful displays to show their appreciation for the sacrifices of those who serve. This latest gesture is a testament to the strong bond between college sports and the armed forces.