SL1 Jackson Generals

Pot-bellied pig joins Diamond Jaxx staff

Published on April 5, 2005 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


(Jackson, TN) April 5th - Oink, Oink. The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx introduce fans to the Rally Pig, ingeniously sponsored by HoneyBaked Ham Company and Café located off Vann Drive in Jackson, TN. This former petting-zoo porker from Hooker Farms in Milan, TN will delight the hearts of fans during the Diamond Jaxx 2005 season. She is a black, 9 month old, spirited pot-bellied pig that loves to run across the infield and root up the well manicured grass (just kidding, grounds staff, in case you're reading this).

HoneyBaked Ham Company and Café held a naming contest for the Pringles Park pig, just before the start of the season. Fans poured into the restaurant off Vann drive for their chance to name the stadium swine. Some of the suggested names were Honey, Sue-wee, Miss Squiggy, Honey-Jaxx, Babe Ruth, Spam, Lunch, and Pickles. The official name, "Honey-Jaxx," was selected from a customer entry during HoneyBaked Ham's 5 year anniversary and customer appreciation day on Friday, April 1st. "Honey-Jaxx" was as happy as could be greeting customers at HoneyBaked Ham's big day. No one told her what was being sold inside!

The HoneyBaked Ham Rally Pig will be wagging her little tail, greeting fans as they enter and leave Pringles Park all season long. Our sweet pig will also be running onto the field if the Diamond Jaxx are ever behind in the ninth inning, bringing cheering fans to their feet. The pig is also being trained to bring game balls to the umpire as well as how to run the bases. The Rally's Pig home, donated by R & J Feed Supply, will be just behind the right foul pole. Be sure to stop and say hello to "Honey-Jaxx" the HoneyBaked Ham Rally Pig during your next visit to Pringles Park.

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