In honor of the upcoming football game against the Western Michigan, we'll be saluting some of the Broncos' most decorated alumni throughout the day.
Why not start the day with a bang? Ladies and gentlemen, MLB journeyman John Vander Wal!

Out, but not by that much!
John Vander Wal is best known for briefly being owned by fantasy baseball players in 2000 as he hit 24 home runs for the Pirates. Fantasy owners, like the Pirates, likely rode his performance to last place.
And after all... he's your Vander Wal....