Wrap It Up! I'll Take It. Hooks Close 2010 with Seven at Home
Published on August 26, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - You may not know that Isaac Hayes co-wrote Wrap It Up, the tune made famous by the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
We take our cue from Isaac and the band as your Corpus Christi Hooks wrap up the 2010 season in grand style with a seven-game homestand against Frisco and San Antonio. Great value and great giveaways abound during the final week.
Speaking of great value, check out HALF OFF/DEPOT at caller.com Just click the button on the top right corner of the home page and follow the link to special Hooks discounts.
Here's a look at Homestand No. 12 date-by-date:
Tuesday, August 31, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Half-Price Group Night, presented by Champion Automotive; call 361-561-4677 to learn more. -Present a KRAFT Singles package wrapper at the box office, buy a ticket and get one free. Postgame kids run a single, courtesy of KRAFT. -It's CASA Night at Whataburger Field; call Andy Steavens at 561-4677 for details. -Alice outmarket event; contact Justin Sommer at 361-561-4686. Media partners: Grande Communications and ESPN Corpus Christi 1230 AM - 96.1 FM - 103.3 FM
Wednesday, September 1, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Camo caps for the first 2,500 fans from C&J Energy Services. -It's Whataburger Fan Day, so bring a receipt from any Whataburger location, buy a ticket and get one free. -Bring your non-perishable food items and school supplies and place in the large fry box outside the main gates; this season-long project presented by Whataburger benefits the Food Bank of Corpus Christi and Operation S.O.S. Whataburger provides a pair of general admission Hooks tickets for each donation. Media partner: KFTX-FM
Thursday, September 2, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Jute bags for the first 2,500 fans from Wells Fargo. -Get an early jump on the weekend with Thirsty Thursday; discounted beer and soda presented by Stripes. -Facebook Fans Night! Visit the Hooks Fan Page on Facebook to get a $5 reserved seat. Register for giveaways in-game by posting your seat number to Facebook. -One Step Closer performs pregame in Kieschnick's Korner as part of Faith & Family Night. -Educator Night; dial Justin Sommer at 561-4686. -Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch. Media partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM
Friday, September 3, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Friday Fireworks, presented by Bud Light. It's the best Friday Fireworks show of the year! -Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the CPL Retail Energy Flip the Switch Challenge. If your postgame dance is judged best by the crowd, you'll win a $200 VISA gift card. -Pregame concert by Shake the Nation at 6 o'clock in the Goodwill Zone. -I Dare You to Change Night; call Andy Steavens at 561-4677. -Bay Area Fellowship pastor Bill Cornelius signs copies of his book, I Dare You to Change on the main concourse. -Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch. Media partner: K-99
Saturday, September 4, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -The first 2,000 fans receive a Hooks black jersey from CITGO. -Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch. Media partners: KIII-TV3 and KOUL 103.7 FM
Sunday, September 5, Missions @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30) - -Enjoy our annual at&t Shirt-Off-the-Back Night. Each patron receives a free ticket for the drawings at the gate; additional tickets may be purchased for $1. This is your chance to win an actual Hooks gray game-worn jersey. -Stick around for our final 2010 fireworks spectacular! -Rusty's Kids Club members are admitted free (general admission) upon presentation of their RKC card and can pick up a free Driscoll Children's Hospital Kid Zone wristband at Hook, Line & Sinker or in the Kid Zone. -H-E-B Kids' Day, children run the bases postgame. Media partners: KSAB-FM, KUNO-AM, Time Warner Cable
Monday, September 6, Missions @ Hooks, noon (gates open 10:30) - -It's Reliant Back to School Day with free classroom kits for all students. -One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's. -15 percent off everything at Hook, Line & Sinker, official retail store of the Hooks. Media partner: Hot Z-95
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