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Mike DeMent, founder Don DeMent's brother, was tasked with creating the sign. Don told him the restaurant’s name – “Mama Goldberg’s” – but never spelled it out for him. A misspelled sign arrived a few days before the grand opening. 

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A baseball player in a gray uniform and cap is in a pitching stance on a field, preparing to throw a baseball.

Baseball

April 16

GAINESVILLE, FL - APRIL 16 - Auburn's Abe Chancellor (42) - #6 Auburn Tigers vs. #7 Florida Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

A player in a gray baseball uniform, wearing number 21, is pitching on a baseball mound with a focused expression.

Baseball

April 16

GAINESVILLE, FL - APRIL 16 - Auburn's Andreas Alvarez (21) - #6 Auburn Tigers vs. #7 Florida Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

A baseball player in gray throws a ball while a runner in white approaches from behind, with lights glowing in the background.

Baseball

April 16

GAINESVILLE, FL - APRIL 16 - Auburn's Eric Guevara (8) - #6 Auburn Tigers vs. #7 Florida Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers