Alex Cora did the ceremonial coin toss for his alma mater, the University of Miami
Cora's ascent marked a milestone for his alma mater, too, as he became the first Miami Hurricane to ever be named a Major League manager. Twenty-one years ago, Cora starred for Miami prior to his 14-year MLB career, and he was even named to its Hall of Fame in 2006.
So, with baseball stars already on hand for Miami's football game on Saturday against Notre Dame, the university celebrated Cora by having him on the field before the game for the ceremonial coin toss.
A big welcome to World Series champion and @RedSox manager, Alex Cora. pic.twitter.com/9WT5iavNQK
— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) November 12, 2017
Great to have @RedSox Manager and @CanesBaseball alum @ac13alex with us tonight! #BuildingChampions pic.twitter.com/cdEaldWGjo
— Blake James (@CanesAllAccess) November 12, 2017
Did Cora have any advice for the Hurricanes?
#BeatND 🙌🏽
— Alex (@ac13alex) November 11, 2017
Yes, sir.
Miami listened to the skipper and upset Notre Dame, 41-8.