Cougars to Reach 10 Millionth Fan in Franchise History
July 16, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A farm team of the Chicago Cubs, anticipate reaching a historic attendance figure during the upcoming homestand, as the 10 millionth fan in franchise history is expected to pass through the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark gates. Based on projected pre-sale figures from the Cougars ticket office, the organization anticipates reaching the milestone mark Saturday evening in advance of the 6:30 p.m. game. According to Minor League Baseball, the Cougars would be the first Class-A team in Minor League Baseball history to reach 10 million fans.
Welcomed at the gate by Cougars General Manager Curtis Haug and Ozzie T. Cougar, the 10 millionth fan will be showered with numerous gifts from the organization including a Cougars game-issued #10 jersey, a ceremonial first pitch before the game, an autographed team bat, and a 10-game customized ticket package for the 2014 season. The winning fan will also be recognized on the field following the game.
"Milestones such as reaching the 10 millionth fan are very significant and certainly worth celebrating," Cougars General Manager Curtis Haug said." We look forward to welcoming our 10 millionth fan this coming homestand, and continuing to provide the best customer service and entertainment experience possible for millions of fans to come."
Now in their 23rd season, the Cougars have successfully placed affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball on the map in the Chicagoland area as the only major-league affiliated team in the Chicago market. A franchise record crowd of 14,872 attended a game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on July 3, 2009. A total of 121 former Cougars have reached the major leagues and tonight's Major League All-Star Game will include two former Cougars; Detroit's Miguel Cabrera and Texas' Nelson Cruz.
The fun continues through Labor Day weekend as the Cougars' regular season closes on Monday, September 2. Numerous fireworks nights, pre-game autograph sessions, theme nights and more are on tap between now and the end of the 2013 regular season.
• Discuss this story on the Midwest League message board...
Midwest League Stories from July 16, 2013
- Cougars to Reach 10 Millionth Fan in Franchise History - Kane County Cougars
- Modern Woodmen Park Nominated for USA Today Award - Quad Cities River Bandits
- USA Today Releases Best Ballparks List - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Roster Moves as Kernels Begin Road Trip - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Captains Return Home for a Six-Game Home Stand Beginning Tomorrow - Lake County Captains
- Captains Start Six-Game Homestand Tomorrow - Lake County Captains
- Cougars Homestand Preview - July 17-22 - Kane County Cougars
- Dragons and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Team Up for "Home Run for Life" Tomorrow - Dayton Dragons
- TinCaps Homestand Preview - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Dragons Homestand Preview - Dayton Dragons
- Adam Brett Walker Named MWL Player of the Week - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Caps Play Into Tuesday, Fall Short Of Sweep - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Cougars Score Five in Seventh in Win - Kane County Cougars
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.