"A Tribute to Space Jam Night" with Muggsy Bogues on Tap for August 21
February 12, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - Muggsy Bogues, who shined in the NBA for 10 seasons as a fan-favorite with the Charlotte Hornets, will meet fans and sign free autographs at BB&T Ballpark on Sunday, August 21 as the Knights pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of the iconic basketball movie, Space Jam. Bogues, who was one of a number of talented NBA players to appear in the hit basketball film, will also throw out a ceremonial first pitch on "A Tribute to Space Jam Night" at BB&T Ballpark.
Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21 and fans will have a chance to meet the former Wake Forest University and Hornets standout before the team's 5:05 p.m. game against the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays). Single-game tickets for this game, as well as all 72 Charlotte Knights home games for the 2016 season, will go on sale to the general public beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20. Single-game tickets will then go on sale online and by phone starting at 12 noon on February 20
A native of Baltimore, MD, Bogues finished his four-year college basketball career with the Demon Deacons as the ACC career leader in steals and assists. During his final game of his senior year, Wake Forest University retired his number 14 jersey. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 1987 NBA Draft.
Standing at just five feet, three inches tall, Bogues -- the shortest player in NBA history - made his NBA debut on November 6, 1987 with the Bullets. The scrappy point guard went on to play 15 seasons in the NBA with the Bullets (1987-1988), Hornets (1988-1998), Golden State Warriors (1997-1999), and Toronto Raptors (1999-2001). During his 10-year stint with the Hornets, Bogues made a true impact on the game. Along with teammates Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning, the Hornets were one of the most popular teams in the 90's. He retired ranked 16th in the NBA in career assists.
Released theatrically by Warner Brothers on November 15, 1996, Space Jam opened at number 1 at the box office and later became the highest grossing basketball film of all-time. NBA players Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, and actor Bill Murray, joined Bogues in the hit movie. The Knights will pay tribute to the film's 20th anniversary on August 21 at BB&T Ballpark. More details surrounding the night's festivities will be announced at a later date.
Bogues joins National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers and baseball legend Lou Piniella on the team's list of distinguished guests during the epic 2016 All-Star season at BB&T Ballpark. Fingers will sign free autographs at BB&T Ballpark on Wednesday, May 18, while Piniella will free sign autographs on June 1. The Knights will announce their full promotional lineup on Thursday, February 18. Season tickets, as well as partial season ticket plans for the 2016 season, are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the BB&T Ballpark Ticket Office, online at CharlotteKnights.com, or by phone at 704-274-8300.
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