Billy Conigliaro to Throw out Navs' First Pitch

Published on June 5, 2012 under Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Old Orchard Beach News Release


LYNN, MASS. - The North Shore Navigators, member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, will host former Boston Red Sox Billy Conigliaro on Opening Night, Friday, June 8 at Fraser Field.

Local legend, Billy Conigliaro, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and be available to sign autographs for a short period during the game. Conigliaro played at Swampscott High School before entering Major League Baseball in 1969. He started his career with the Boston Red Sox (1969-1971), followed by the Milwaukee Brewers (1972), and ended with the Oakland Athletics (1973).

With the Red Sox, Conigliaro showed promise totaling 42 doubles, and 29 homeruns in 1970 and 1971. In his most productive year (1971) Conigliaro finished 8th in the American League in doubles, and was 10th in the American League in hit by pitches with 7. Over his career Conigliaro hit .256 with 40 homeruns, and 128 RBI, also getting the chance to play with his older brother Tony Conigliaro in 1969 and 1970.

"One of the special things about the Futures League is having local kids on our roster," Navigators GM Bill Terlecky said, " and what better way to kick off the season than with a first pitch from a local legend, in Billy C."

Billy Conigliaro now works with his wife's charity as a mentor for local kids who come from low-income, single parent homes.

For Tickets Opening Night:

Phone sales: 781-595-9400

Internet sales: www.nsnavs.com

Navigators Ticket Office located at Fraser Field, 365 Western Ave., Lynn, MA 01904



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