MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Bob L. Head To Be At JOD On August 24

Published on August 16, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Bobblehead dolls have become the most sought after of giveaways at sporting events across America, and the bobbing likenesses have recognized personalities from all walks of life. But nobody's figure is quite as unique as Bob Leroy Head's, and the native of Maquoketa, Iowa, will be bringing his own bobblehead dolls to John O'Donnell Stadium on August 24.

Not only will Head be throwing out the first pitch at the Friday night contest against Cedar Rapids, but he will also be making his bobblehead dolls available on the concourse in order to support the Hospice of Jackson County. Fans will have the opportunity to make a donation to the hospice, and those who make contributions of $10 or more will also receive a free Bob L. Head bobblehead doll as a gift.

"We're very excited to have Bob L. Head - both the person and the doll - in the ballpark," said Swing General Manager Ben Burke. "It's light-hearted promotions like these that make Minor League Baseball so much fun, and we're happy to be able to help out his great cause."

Head, who was originally recognized by the Portland Beavers, won a contest held by the Triple-A franchise in order to honor a new bobblehead star. In the final round, he garnered 51 percent of the fan voting to beat out Bob Lee Head of Evansville, Indiana, and Bob Louis Head of Vallejo, California.

Now, the true Bob L. Head is coming to John O'Donnell Stadium to share his doll with Swing fans in an effort to raise funds for the Hospice of Jackson County!

TICKETS: Tickets for all events at John O'Donnell Stadium can be purchased by calling the Swing of the Quad Cities ticket office at (563) 328-2000, coming to the box office located at the stadium along South Gaines Street, or by logging on to www.swingbaseball.com.

UP NEXT: The Swing are in the midst of a 10-game homestand that kicks off an action-packed month of August at John O'Donnell Stadium! All Swing games feature a radio broadcast that can be heard on WKBF AM-1270 or online at www.swingbaseball.com, with the pre-game show starting 15 minutes prior to scheduled first pitch.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Ladies Night will take place on a Bent River Brewing Company Thirsty Thursday, featuring Rock 104.9's Dave and Darren and the chance to win free Alice Cooper tickets!!! The homestand then concludes with the QC-Times Diamond Dig on a FIREWORKS Friday!!! After a pair of road games over the weekend, the Swing return to JOD with a Happy Joe's 2-for-1 Night on a Kids Eat Free Monday. On Tuesday, the first 800 fans through the gates will get a free T-shirt courtesy of Trinity Regional Health System!!!

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