Rawhide Seek Fan Memories from 70 Years of Visalia Professional Baseball
January 25, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
Visalia Rawhide News Release
VISALIA - With the franchise's 70th Anniversary dawning in 2016, the Visalia Rawhide are asking people to share their favorite memories from the last 7 decades of Visalia professional baseball.
Fans can send their stories and recollections to Julian@RawhideBaseball.com, or they can also drop off a typed or written version at the ballpark ticket window, if they prefer.
People of all ages are encouraged to share, and some may later be asked if they are willing to have their memories taped for a compilation video that the ballclub hopes to compile.
All participants will be entered to win a trip to the California-Carolina League All-Star Game Week in Lake Elsinore June 20-23, where the League will be celebrating their 75th anniversary & inducting its first class of Hall of Fame members, most of whom will be present at the game's ceremonies.
"We're hoping to hear from all kinds of different people, from all walks of life," said Donny Baarns, Director of Broadcasting and Media. "From memories of what the ballpark was like in decades past, to favorite players, to family times that have been shared, to favorite foods eaten...we're looking for a cross-section of what makes Visalia such a great family and baseball town. This club has always been about far more than just baseball...it's been part of the fabric of Tulare County's life. We're excited to see that reflected as we celebrate another milestone."
The Rawhide begin their 70th Anniversary season on April 7th, with the home opener on Thursday, April 14th against Bakersfield.
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