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Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. to Appear in Rochester August 7

July 9, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release


ROCHESTER, NY - Baseball Hall of Famer and former Red Wing Cal Ripken, Jr. will appear in Rochester on Tuesday, August 7 to be inducted to the International League Hall of Fame. The day includes a charity luncheon to benefit the Hillside Family of Agencies and Unity Health System at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, as well as a special ceremony prior to the Red Wings game with the Empire State Yankees at Frontier Field.

Ripken, Jr., who is a member of the 2011 class of the IL Hall of Fame, played for the Red Wings in 1981. He went on to enjoy a 21-year major league career with the Baltimore Orioles and establish the major league record for most consecutive games played with 2,632.

The Red Wings have partnered with Hillside Family of Agencies, Unity Health System, and ESL Federal Credit Union to make this day in Rochester possible.

"Bringing Cal back to the Rochester community in a combined effort with our partners at Unity, ESL and the Red Wings is a triumphant occasion to say the least," said Tom Hildebrandt, President of Hillside Children's Foundation. "In addition to honoring one of baseball's all-time greats, we hope to raise some funds to support our missions and further inform the community of the good things we do for people of the Rochester area."

"I can't thank Hillside, Unity, and ESL enough for coming together to make this celebration of Cal possible for the great baseball fans of Rochester," said Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason. "Cal is a legend in this community and it's only fitting that his official induction ceremony will take place here."

"While officially a member of the 2011 class, I am thrilled that the League and Red Wings will now have the opportunity to formally welcome Cal into the International League Hall of Fame," said International League President Randy Mobley. "He was only in the League for that 1981 season, but as the League's Rookie of the Year with 25 home runs and 75 RBI it was indeed a Hall of Fame season. The long list of International League Hall of Famers with ties to Rochester is a reflection of the glorious history of this franchise. One of the greatest Red Wings ever, Cal's recognition makes this group all the more impressive."

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Luncheon go on sale tomorrow at 12:00 noon at the Frontier Field box office or by calling (585) 454-1001. Individual tickets are $65. Tables of eight and half tables can be purchased as well. More information, including sponsorship opportunities, can be found by calling (585) 723-7050, emailing foundation@unityhealth.org, or visiting RedWingsBaseball.com.

Tickets for the August 7 Red Wings game are on sale now at the Frontier Field box office, online at RedWingsBaseball.com, or by calling (585) 423-WING (9464).

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