Rawhide Host Hall of Famer Doug Harvey Tomorrow
August 31, 2010 - California League (CalL1) - Visalia Rawhide News Release
VISALIA---Recent baseball Hall of Fame inductee Doug Harvey will be honored at Recreation Ballpark before Visalia's game against Bakersfield tomorrow in a star-studded pre-game ceremony.
Harvey, who umpired for 3 decades in the National League and is hailed as one of the greatest umpires of all time, is the first Tulare County resident to be enshrined in Cooperstown. He has lived in nearby Woodlake for over 30 years.
Harvey will be joined by Hall of Fame NFL referee Jim Tunney, who will address hundreds of local high school football players in a pre-game speech.
In addition to the celebrity duo, California League President Charlie Blaney will present the league's Most Valuable Player Award to Rawhide infielder Paul Goldschmidt. He will also recognize Goldschmidt and outfielder Marc Krauss' selections to the league Post-Season All-Star team, and will present Rawhide trainer Nick Oldroyd with the Athletic Trainer of the Year Award.
This incredible pre-game lineup adds to an already growing excitement around Visalia. With another victory last night, the Rawhide have now won 15 of their last 21 games to pull 3 games clear of Modesto for the Wild Card playoff spot in the California League North. The 'Hide are poised to return to the post season for the first time since 2007.
Full schedule for pre-game ceremonies:
5:45: Gates open for all fans
6:00: Jim Tunney addresses high school football players
6:35: Starting lineups introduced
6:45: Doug Harvey honored, top Cal League umpire for 2010 presented with new
Doug Harvey Award
6:52: Presentation of Awards to Rawhide recipients
6:56: Ceremonial first pitch (Doug Harvey, Jim Tunney)
7:00: Anthem
7:05: Rawhide vs. Bakersfield
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