Dick Allen to Headline Cutters Hot Stove Dinner
Published on December 12, 2006 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
Former National League Rookie of the Year and Al MVP Dick Allen will be the featured guest for the 2007 Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove Dinner & Auction, which will be held on Tuesday night, January 9th, at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lycoming County United Way & the Lycoming County Housing Authorities Baseball Initiative, which has helped renovate the Maynard Street Little League Field while giving deserving and under-served children of the area the opportunity to play organized baseball.
Allen played for 15 seasons in the major leagues from 1963-1977 and is best known locally for being a member of the 1962 Williamsport Grays. That season, he led the team in average (.329) home runs (20) and RBI's (119). He was named the National League Rookie-of-the-Year in 1964 with the Phillies and the American League MVP in 1972 with the Chicago White Sox. He finished his major league career with 351 home runs, 1,119 RBI's and a .292 batting average.
Other dignitaries scheduled to attend include; Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Pat Gillick, Cutters Manager Greg Legg, and the Phillie Phanatic. Numerous other special guests are scheduled to be announced in the future.
The evening, co-sponsored by KISS-FM, will consist of dinner, a sports memorabilia live and silent auction plus an entertainment portion, featuring interviews and question and answer segments with Allen, Gillick, Legg and other special guests. The dinner and entertainment portion of the event will begin at 6:30 PM, preceded by a half-hour of mingling, fun and games, and the start of the silent auction. Free autographs will be available for attendees at the close of event.
Tickets are $45 for adults and $35 for children age 12 and under and will go on sale Thursday, December 14 at 9am. They can be purchased by visiting the Crosscutters offices at Bowman Field Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Tickets can also be purchased via phone at (570) 326-3389. Corporate tables and event sponsorships are also available.
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