BASEBALL LEGEND DON LARSEN TO KEIZER

VOLCANOES BRING
BASEBALL LEGEND
DON LARSEN TO KEIZER, OREGON
For Press Inquires and to Schedule Interviews Please Contact Jerry Howard at 503-390-2225 x 3002

The SALEM-KEIZER VOLCANOES are proud to announce that baseball legend DON LARSEN will be coming to Volcanoes Stadium on Thursday, June 25. Mr. Larsen’s appearance will headline “Legends Night,” an annual special event at the Stadium. Mr. Larsen will be signing free autographs on the concourse for approximately one hour before the game. After throwing out the honorary first pitch, Mr. Larsen will continue signing autographs, and meeting fans, during the first several innings of the game.

Thursday’s game is between the Volcanoes and the Boise Hawks (Chicago Cubs affiliate) and starts at 6:35 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 PM.

Don Larsen played major league baseball from 1953 to 1967. On October 8, 1956, he became the only player in baseball history to pitch a perfect game in a World Series. Mr. Larsen played with eight different teams during his career, but is best known for his five seasons with the New York Yankees. It was with the Yankees that Don Larsen pitched his perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers that helped the Yankees capture World Series Championship in 1956. Larson played with such greats as Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Gil McDougald, and Billy Martin. Mr. Larsen also played two and a half seasons with the San Francisco Giants (1962-4), the Volcanoes’ Major League Affiliate.

TICKETS ON SALE
FOR ALL GAMES
INCLUDING DON LARSEN NIGHT

Tickets for the Volcanoes pre-season game, Friday, June 19, Opening Night, Tuesday, June 23, and all Volcanoes home games, including Don Larsen Night on Thursday, June 25, are now on sale at the Volcanoes Stadium box office. Tickets may also be reserved by phone, (503) 390-2225 ext. 3007, or online at www.volcanoesbaseball.com – Upper Box Seats $11, Reserved Seats $9, General Admission $7.
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VOLCANOES UPCOMING 2009 HOME SCHEDULE AND PROMOTIONS

Friday, June 19 7:05pm Volcanoes vs. College All-Stars The Volcanoes play their annual pre-season game versus the College All-Stars. Get your first glimpse of the 2009 Volcanoes and see many former local prep players on the field with the All-Stars at Volcanoes Stadium.
Sunday, June 21 Father’s Day Breakfast at Volcanoes Stadium - 9:00am - 12:00pm : The Volcanoes Stadium Lava Lodge will be serving breakfast on Father’s Day. Menu includes: Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, juice and coffee for $6.00 adults, children $4.00. Plus FREE fun activities for Dad’s and their children including: Speed Pitch, Volcanoes Batting Cage, and playing catch on the field -- bring your mitts! You can pre-purchase Father's Day Breakfast Tickets by calling (503) 390-2225 ext. 3007.
Sunday, June 21 Fan-Fest at Volcanoes Stadium - 12:00pm – 3:00pm: Admission is FREE. Meet the 2009 Volcanoes and get autographs and watch the Volcanoes compete in a Home Run Derby (noon – 12:45pm) !!! There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment available throughout the day, such as a Celebrity Softball Game (1:30pm to 2:30pm), Volcanoes Speed Pitch, Batting Cage and more. Great opportunity to “Pick Your Seats” for the upcoming season with ticket packages on sale throughout the day. There will also be a Turn Back the Clock Day SALE with savings up to 80% OFF on selected merchandise !!
Tuesday, June 23 6:35pm Opening Night. Volcanoes open Northwest League action versus the Boise Hawks. It is also "KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets". Bring a KRAFT Singles wrapper to the ballpark box office for a steal of a deal! Buy One Ticket Get One Free from KRAFT Singles! Visit kraftsingles.com for details.

Wednesday, June 24 6:35pm PRIZE WHEEL WEDNESDAY !! Spin to Win ! It’s also “ St. Paul Rodeo Night”. Meet and greet the Rodeo Court Princesses of the St. Paul Rodeo Volcanoes continue the action against the Boise Hawks.

Thursday, June 25 6:35pm New York Yankees Legend – Don Larsen Night !! Yankees great, Don Larsen, who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history will be on hand to sign free autographs for the fans. It’s also AWESOME 3000 Night ! All Awesome 3000 participants, wearing their 2009 Awesome 3000 shirt, will be admitted free and will be invited to meet the Volcanoes players on the field prior to the game (must arrive by 6:00pm) and run the bases after the game. It is also $1.00 Thursday. Select Adult Beverages are just $1.00 in the Stadium’s Lava Lodge. Volcanoes continue the week against the Boise Hawks.

Friday, June 26 7:05pm F I R E W O R K S !! Spectacular post-game Fireworks Show presented by PT Northwest. Enjoy a wide variety of events this evening with a pre-game concert by Maggie Felber, watch Archbishop Vlazny throw out the ceremonial first pitch to kick off Catholic Night, and last but not least it is also GO GREEN NIGHT! Come and visit with all the vendors in Marion County that can give you tips and tricks to going green and staying green! Volcanoes continue the week against the Boise Hawks.

Saturday, June 27 5:05pm Youth Baseball Night - ALL youth baseball and softball players* are invited to meet the Volcanoes on the field prior to the game (must arrive by 4:30) Wear your team uniform and/or hat. Come watch as the Volcanoes wrap up their homestand against the Boise Hawks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and end your summer evening enjoying a Post-Game concert by Maggie Felber .




Volcanoes Stadium, at Exit 260 on I-5.
Call 503-390-2225 ext. 3007 or visit www.volcanoesbaseball.com

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