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Gold Medallist Visiting Memorial Stadium

Published on August 27, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Fort Wayne, IN - United States volleyball Olympian Lloy Ball, fresh off winning a gold medal during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, is scheduled to throw out a ceremonial first pitch in the last regular season game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday.

The U.S. volleyball team captured their first gold medal since the 1988 Olympics with a four-set victory over top-ranked Brazil on Sunday. For Ball, it was his first medal in Olympic competition, serving as the setter for the U.S. team in 1996, 2000, 2004 and this year.

Ball, who hails from Woodburn, is also a former All-America volleyball player at IPFW. He has also competed for several years overseas. He is the third Fort Wayne area resident to win a gold medal in the Olympics, following swimmers Sharon Wichman-Jones in 1968 and Matt Vogel in 1976.

"This is a unique honor for Fort Wayne and residents of Northeast Indiana to have a gold medallist in our area," said Wizards General Manager Mike Nutter. "To be able to have this opportunity on our final game of the season and at the last game at Memorial Stadium makes it even more special. We're excited to present this opportunity to Lloy and his family."

The Wizards wrap up their 2008 regular season schedule at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday against in-state rival, South Bend. The first 1,000 fans will receive a mini replica Memorial Stadium courtesy of Arby's. Thursday's game is also the final Thirsty Thursday of the year with $2.00 16-ounce beers and 20-ounce fountain drinks. In addition, fans can register throughout the game for their chance to throw out a ceremonial "last pitch" at Memorial Stadium.

Several great tickets remain for the home finale, with Reserved Bleacher tickets starting at $6.50 and Reserved Grandstand tickets starting at $8.00. For ticket information, contact the Wizards Administrative Offices at 260-482-6400.

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