How Topeka Scarecrows' Gabe Walden became the team's heart and soul
Gabe Walden, the Topeka Scarecrows' hype man, is the heart and soul of the FPHL franchise, getting fans fired up.
TOPEKA — Gabe Walden was hard to miss during the Topeka Scarecrows inaugural season. The team’s hype man and in-stadium emcee was the heart and soul for the FPHL franchise. “Any interaction that I can get with anyone is a highlight,” Walden said.
“I want everyone to feel just as welcomed as if you’re in my home. ” New franchises yearn for an identity, something to hang its hat on. The Scarecrows leaned into the bright orange look with head coach Robbie Nichols consistently wearing an orange suit, shoes and even a whistle.
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It just makes me look like I’m swimming in it,” he laughed. “I look like dumb and dumber. ” Self-deprecation is what makes Walden the perfect person to lead Scarecrows fans during the game.