BB&T Ballpark Welcomes One Millionth Knights Fan
Published on June 17, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - Before the official 7:05 p.m. first pitch of Wednesday's game against the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Charlotte Knights welcomed their one millionth fan through the gates of BB&T Ballpark. Bill Lavell, 69, of Rock Hill, SC walked through the gates and was greeted by Charlotte Knights staff members and honored as the ballpark's one millionth Knights fan.
By welcoming their one millionth Knights fan through the gates on Wednesday - the team's 105th regular season home game - the Knights became the fastest International League team to achieve the one million mark in their new ballpark. Both the Ottawa Lynx and Louisville Bats welcomed their one millionth fan in their 107th career home game.
For becoming the one millionth fan, Lavell won the following prizes:
Upgraded Royalty Row Tickets for Wednesday's game
A BB&T Ballpark Personalized Brick
Personalized Knights Jersey
Autographed Knights Baseball
2 Tickets to the WBT Skyshow Game on July 4
2 Tickets to the 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game
$1,000 Diamonds Direct Gift Card
Hampton Farms Gift Basket of Assorted Peanuts
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