IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons/Mayor Brown to Dedicate Coca-Cola Field Plaza as "James D. Griffin Plaza"

Published on June 29, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Buffalo Bisons will be joined by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and members of Jimmy Griffin's Family in dedicating "James D. Griffin Plaza" at Coca-Cola Field in honor of the late Mayor of the City of Buffalo.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 30: The announcement will be made at 4:30 p.m.

Ceremony is prior to Bisons game vs. Charlotte Knights (7:05 p.m.).

The game's promotion is Irish Festival Night, with post game pyrotechnics.

WHO: Mayor Byron Brown, City of Buffalo

Members of the Griffin Family

Mike Buczkowski, Vice President/General Manager, Buffalo Bisons

WHERE: The ceremony will take place just to the right of the Swan St. Gate to the ballpark.

PROGRAM: The dedication will begin at 4:30 p.m. Mayor Byron Brown will unveil a plaque honoring the long-time supporter of the Buffalo Bisons. Details of a memorial fund will also be announced to raise money to commission a statue of Mayor Griffin to be placed on the plaza just outside of Coca-Cola Field next season.

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