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Former Frederick Community College Player To Transfer to Morgan State

Former Frederick Community College Player To Transfer to Morgan State

Anthony Hubbard, the 26-year-old ex-convict who played for Frederick Community College and who left the Iowa program before ever suiting up, has landed at Morgan State. Hubbard, who served nearly four years in prison after being convicted for his role in a home robbery, was on the campus only a month this summer before deciding...
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Only Two Bidders To Lease Harry Grove Stadium

According to ballparkdigest.com, Frederick  City Officials have confirmed that only two bids were submitted to lease Harry Grove Stadium in response to the City’s RFP.  The Keys are said to have an advantage because they are affiliated with Major League Baseball.  According to the story, ”Frederick officials opened the bidding to the public after several...
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Matusz, Orioles Starter, to Pitch for Keys on May 16

Frederick, MD – Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Brian Matusz is reported to make his first rehab start with the Frederick Keys on Monday, May 16th at Harry Grove Stadium. The Keys take on the Potomac Nationals at 7:00 p.m. The report was written by Roch Kubatko on masnsports.com. A link to the report can...
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University of Iowa Signs FCC’s Anthony Hubbard

IOWA CITY, Iowa – - University of Iowa Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fran McCaffery announced today that junior college All-American Anthony Hubbard has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Iowa. Hubbard is a 6-5, 220-pound guard from Frederick, Md. He averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4.5 assists per...
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Could the Keys Find a New Home in Kinston, NC?

With the City of Frederick imposing an April 15, 2011 deadline for Requests for Proposals, newspapers are reporting that Mayor McClement prefers long-term leases and that his administration has grown tired of signing one-year leases with the Keys.  The York Daily Record quotes Mayor Randy McClement as saying “”I’ve always looked at long-term leases as being beneficial and more...
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Frederick Keys Announces Keysfest; National Anthem Auditions To Be Held

Frederick, MD – The Frederick Keys have announced the date for KeysFest 2011 at Harry Grove Stadium presented by Buffalo Wild Wings. The FREE event will take place on April 2nd from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. while National Anthem auditions will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the field. KeysFest...
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FCC Student Offered Scholarship by University of Iowa’s Basketball Team Despite Criminal Record

HawkCentral.com is reporting that the University of Iowa has offered a scholarship to Frederick Community College’s 25-year old sophomore, Anthony Hubbard, despite his criminal background.  When Hubbard was 18 years old he plead guilty to robbery with the use of a firearm.  Hubbard later served 37 months in prison before playing for FCC.   Last...
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Frederick Keys Announce Frederick Is Its Home; Team Asks Fans to Lobby City Officials to Keep The Team Here

The Frederick Keys have issued an “open letter” to the citizens of Frederick to clear up their position about the lease with the City of Frederick to lease the Harry Grove stadium.   In the letter, the minor league team proclaims that Frederick is home.  According to the Keys they have tried on multiple occasions...
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Frederick Keys To Hold a Job Fair February 23 and 24, 2011

Frederick, MD – The Frederick Keys annual Job Fair will be held in The Mattress Warehouse Club located on the suite level at Harry Grove Stadium. The fair will be held Wednesday, February 23rd and Thursday February 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Game Day Positions will be hired for the Frederick Keys and...
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Frederick Keys to Leave Town? Group Wants to Bring Unaffiliated Team to Frederick

A recent story in the York Daily Record outlines a scenario in which the Frederick Keys may discontinue its relationship with Frederick.  The Keys lease the Harry Grove Stadium from the city for $30,000 a year, but for each of the last three years the city has requested more than that on the lease. ...
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