Hokie Hero: Michael Vick Donates Custom Bus to Virginia Tech Baseball Team
Virginia Tech’s baseball players couldn’t hide their excitement when NFL veteran and Hokie legend Michael Vick rolled through the parking lot last Friday in a gleaming new team bus. In a generous gesture that echoed through Blacksburg and beyond, Vick presented the baseball program with a fully equipped, custom-bodied coach bus—equipped with state-of-the-art amenities to support the Hokies both on and off the field.
“I wanted the boys to feel the same sense of pride and support I felt as a Hokie,” Vick said, standing by the bus emblazoned with Virginia Tech orange and maroon, its sides featuring large-scale graphics of the team’s batter mid-swing and the iconic “VT” logo.
The bus, engineered by a respected Midwest manufacturer, includes reclining leather seats, individual climate zones, power outlets at every seat, and a dedicated film room with a pull-down 65-inch LCD screen and surround-sound speakers. Beneath the coach-level chassis lies space for equipment: rack-mounted gear holders for bats, helmets, and catcher’s supplies, plus a cargo bay capable of holding dozens of uniforms and athletic gear bags. A built-in refrigerator and kitchenette allow players to stay fueled with hydration stations and snack storage during long road trips.
Virginia Tech Baseball head coach Brian Cash praised the gift as “transformative.” Reflecting on the program’s early-morning departures and late-night returns, he added, “This bus will not only elevate our travel conditions, it’s a symbol of belief and boost our team culture.”
Current Hokie players shared how the bus makes a real difference. Shortstop Ryan Delgado commented, “Instead of cramming into vans, we’re traveling together in comfort. We get video breakdowns before we even arrive, and having our own space helps us stay focused and bonded as a team.”
The donation is deeply personal for Vick, who spent three formative seasons at Virginia Tech. “It’s paying forward what VT did for me,” he said. “I learned resilience, leadership, and work ethic here—values I carried through my career. I wanted to give the next generation some of that experience.”
In addition to the bus, Vick pledged financial support for team scholarships and offseason training facilities, aiming to elevate Virginia Tech’s profile in collegiate baseball. University President Dr. Charles Renold echoed the sentiment: “Michael Vick’s generosity exemplifies what Virginia Tech stands for—support from our community that leads to greater opportunity for current and future Hokies.”
The presentation ceremony, held at English Field, drew players, coaches, families, and even a handful of baseball alumni. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting—complete with a giant pair of scissors and a row of VT cheerleaders and Camden the HokieBird—led to the bus ignition and honk, prompting spontaneous cheers.
As the bus drove off toward upcoming road series, chants of “Go Hokies!” followed it down Spring Road. For Vick, the moment was one of quiet satisfaction: a full-circle celebration within the Hokie family.
Indeed, this isn’t just a bus. It’s a cornerstone—a memento of pride, belonging, and the enduring bond between alumni and program. In true Hokie spirit, Michael Vick has rolled out a legacy on wheels.
