Blackout In Effect For Annual Hall Of Fame Game
Published on September 17, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release
Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced that a local TV blackout will be in effect as the Ticats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers renew their East Division battle in the annual Canadian Football Hall of Fame Game this Friday, September 19, 2008 at Ivor Wynne Stadium.
"This is one of those rare games on the CFL calendar when ALL football fans, not just fans of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, have a chance to really be a part of the rich tradition and history of our league in person," said president Scott Mitchell. "Fans at the game will meet and mingle with one of the best, if not the best, induction classes of all-time and join in on all of the festivities surrounding the game. It'll be a great night of football on the field as we battle Winnipeg for playoff position, and a great night of celebration for some of our league's all-time greatest players."
The new class of inductees, featuring Doug Flutie, Mike "Pinball" Clemons, Mike Pringle, John Bonk, and Tom Shepherd, will be in the Pepsi pre-game area prior to kickoff between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for a jacket presentation and autograph session, and will see their Hall of Fame busts unveiled at halftime.
The Ticats are encouraging fans in attendance to blackout the stadium, by wearing black clothes as they fill the seats. The black out theme will be evident throughout the stadium with the team donning black jerseys and black pants, while the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Tigervision and Gameday Lineup covers take on a new look.
The first 10,000 fans that enter the gates at Ivor Wynne will receive a free pair of black thundersticks courtesy of Burgeonvest Bick to help cheer on the Ticats. All black merchandise will be on sale and those fans wearing any black apparel will be eligible to win great prizes all night long.
Fans will also have a chance to see the items available in the TigerTown Hall of Fame Jersey Auction, which will be on display as well, with all proceeds benefiting the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
For more information on the blackout and to order your tickets, fans can call (905) 547-CATS or come by the Ticats business office located at 1 Jarvis St. in downtown Hamilton.
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