Blaze to be exclusive sports team at Special Olympics ceremony

Published on May 28, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze are proud to be the exclusive sports team for the 2008 Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies.

The event will take place at Miller Baseball Field (BYU) on Thursday, May 29th at 7 p.m. The Opening Ceremonies begin with a parade of athletes (just like the Olympics). All special guests, including dancers, Chief and the entire Blaze team, will then take part in the HIGH FIVE LINE. The Intermountain Harley-Davidson Utah Blaze Dancers will perform, and head coach/general manager DANNY WHITE will officially open the games.

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