Andre Dawson to Celebrate Hall of Fame Induction at Alexian Field in Schaumburg
February 12, 2010 - Northern League (NL)
Schaumburg Flyers News Release
(Schaumburg, IL) Alexian Field, home of the Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball Club (Northern League), will host a celebrity softball event for Andre Dawson on July 28, 2010, three days after his induction into The National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The gates at Alexian Field will open at 3:30 p.m. on July 28th for the "Andre and Friends Celebrity Softball Event", which will include a 4:30 p.m. Northern League game between the Joliet Jackhammers and the Schaumburg Flyers, free autographs from Andre and Friends (during the Flyers game) at the FansEdge Autograph Pavilion, a special free commemorative souvenir for every fan in attendance, all culminating in a 7 inning softball game exhibition with baseball and celebrity legends.
"I can't think of a better place to celebrate my induction and be with friends than the Chicago area" said Dawson, "The fans in Chicago hold such a special place in my heart, so I'm looking forward to coming home."
Among Andre's Friends currently scheduled to celebrate on July 28th at Alexian Field are former teammates and on-field opponents like Bruce Sutter, Doc Gooden, Dave Parker, George Foster, and Steve Garvey, along with celebrity fans like Jeff Garland (TV's Curb Your Enthusiasm) and George Wendt (Cheers).
For continuing details on this event,log onto www.flyersbaseball.com, or call the Flyers ticket office at 847-891-2255.
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