IL1 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

5.26.17 Tom Gordon Added to Legends Series

Published on May 26, 2017 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


Moosic, Pa. - The SWB RailRiders (Triple A/New York Yankees) are excited to announce that Tom "Flash" Gordon will appear at PNC Field on Friday, June 2 when the team takes on the Toledo Mud Hens!

Gordon's appearance marks the latest in the summer-long Legends Series at PNC Field. Nicknamed the "Flash," the right-handed pitcher was a named an All-Star with the Red Sox (1998), Yankees (2004) and Phillies (2006). Gordon was a member of the Phillies' 2008 World Series Champion club. With the Red Sox in 1998, he led the American League with 46 saves, including 43 in a row.

A limited number of 50 "Legends Series" ticket packages will be available starting on May 3. For $550, fans receive two tickets with best available seating for all Legends Series games, a 30-minute meet and greet with the Legends before each game and an autographed bat signed by all the Legends once the series is completed.

The following is the remaining schedule for the 2017 Legends Series and the confirmed special guests for each game:

Friday June 23rd - Roger Clemens Friday July 7th - Andy Ashby Sunday July 9th - Mitch Williams Thursday, August 3rd - WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page Saturday August 19th - Goose Gossage Saturday August 26th - Legend to be determined

The 2016 Gildan Triple-A Nation Champion RailRiders return home to PNC Field on Tuesday, May 30, for a tilt with the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians). Every Tuesday home game at PNC Field is "Two Dollar Tuesdays" with $2 lawn seats and $2 tall boy specials. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

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