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Bobble Heads Highlight 2003 Promo Schedule

February 20, 2003 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Buffalo Bisons will begin their 118th season of professional baseball in Buffalo on Opening Day, Thursday, April 3, 2003. This season, the action isn't only on the field. Great giveaway promotions, national mascots, and exciting daily promotions will once again make Dunn Tire Park the most affordable family entertainment option in Western New York.

"It all starts on Opening Day, but the promotion schedule is full of fun events throughout the year," said Bisons Vice President/General Manager Mike Buczkowski. "Whether you're looking for bobble head dolls, fun contests or fan favorites like fireworks, we have a promotion to fit your liking."

Giveaways Get Nod Of Approval

Fans will be greeted at the gates with a promotional giveaway item 15 times during the 2003 season, beginning with magnetic schedules on Opening Day, April 3rd. In 2003, a series of four bobble head dolls will be given away to fans. The first in the series will be a Jeff Manto bobble head on Saturday, June 7th. The remaining dates in the bobble head series are Sunday, June 22, Sunday, July 20th and Sunday, August 17th. Fans can vote online at Bisons.com to select the player they would like to see featured on the remaining three bobble head doll giveaways.

This season fans will also receive a series of collectors magnets on Saturday May 3rd, Saturday, June 6th, Saturday, June 28th, and Saturday, August 2nd. Each of these magnets is one piece of a puzzle, which can be assembled throughout the season.

A poster commemorating the first 15 seasons of play in the downtown ballpark will be handed out on Saturday, May 17th and Bisons logo baseballs will be given away on Sunday, May 25th. The traditional Bisons Peter Pan cap day will take place on Sunday, August 3rd.

Nestles will be the sponsor of two of the giveaways as a special Nolan Ryan poster will be distributed on Saturday, May 24th and a Nestles baseball will be handed out on Saturday, June 21st.

2003 Mascot Mayhem

Once again, Buster T. Bison and Chip will perform at every game at Dunn Tire Park during 2003. This year, they have extended an invitation to some of their closest friends in the mascot world. The Famous Chicken brings his fowl antics to Buffalo for the Bisons-Charlotte Knights contest at 7:35 PM on Friday, June 20th as part of the Wegmans fridaynightbash!

The ZOOperstarz! will make two appearances at Dunn Tire Park during 2003. Their first appearance is on Saturday, June 28th at the Bisons-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons 7:05 PM game. The big inflatable mascots return on Sunday, August 3rd for the 2:05 PM contest against the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Daily Promotions

Each day of the week will feature a fun filled promotion for fans at the ballpark this year. Mega Money Mondays return and will give fans the chance to win $10,000 at every Monday night game this year. Since its inception, the Bisons have given out over $30,000 in prizes at Mega Money Monday events. The first four Tuesday night games will feature the Deal is Right Game Show Night promotion. Fans will play game show type contests to win prizes on May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd and June 10th. At each of these games, fans will also enjoy great deals throughout the ballpark, like $1.00 Russer Hot Dogs, $ .25 chicken wings at Pettibones and the Batter's Box Gift Shop will have a special table with items for just $2.00.

The Remember "Whensday" promotion returns for Wednesday night games in 2003. This season, the Bisons Big Board will look back on baseballs great history, with a different theme each Wednesday night. Fans will be entertained by retrospective features on ballparks (May 7), catchers (June 4), sluggers (June 25), pitchers (July 2), fielders (July 30) and hitters (August 20).

Senior & Business Persons Days on Thursday will let fans enjoy some sun during the workweek and at the same time they can play baseball bingo and be kept up to date on the Bisons Big Board with market updates and business tips.

The Wegmans fridaynightbash!Ò series will return with great pre-game tent parties and post game fireworks spectaculars. The first 500 fans will receive free leis and beads at each tent party. Wegmans fridaynightbash! t-shirts will be slingshot into the crowd throughout the game. Saturday nights will feature giveaways, special appearances from national mascots and on Saturday, August 16th, fans will be invited onto the field to get married as part of the wedding night promotion and fireworks display.

Sunday Kids Days will feature on-field contests for kids before each game, kids contests and features during each game. Following each Sunday game, all kids can run the bases to cap off a great afternoon at the ballpark.

KEYBANK INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS WITH THE BPO

This traditional event features a rousing performance by conductor Paul Ferington and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance, which takes place after the Bisons-Ottawa Lynx 6:05 PM game, features the BPO's finale set to the largest fireworks show of the summer. The event is punctuated by on field entertainment and promotions throughout the evening.

Inside Bison Baseball - Saturday at 8:00 AM On this week's Inside Bison Baseball Jim Rosenhaus will talk with Bisons VP/GM, Mike Buczkowski about the Bisons and the world of baseball. Inside Bison Baseball is heard each week at 8:00 AM on WWKB-1520 AM. Individual Game Tickets Go On Sale for 2003

Individual game tickets for the Buffalo Bisons 2003 season will go on sale this Friday, February 21st at 9:00AM. Tickets will be available at the official web site of the Buffalo Bisons, Bisons.com. Tickets will go on sale at the ticket windows at Dunn Tire Park, at all Tickets.com locations and via phone beginning Tuesday, March 4th at 9:00 AM. Tickets will be available for the entire 72 game schedule.

"Opening Day is 6 weeks away and we're excited about our team for the upcoming season and our extensive promotion schedule," said Bisons VP/GM Mike Buczkowski. "The KeyBank Independence Eve Fireworks show with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Wegmans fridaynightbash! series and our four bobble head giveaways will once again be popular with our fans."

Ticket Pricing

Individual game ticket pricing for the 2002 season will be as follows:
Special Reserved $9.75
Reserved $8.75
Adult Bleachers $6.50
Youth & Senior Bleachers $4.50

Tickets for the Independence Eve Fireworks Show with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on July 3rd are $17.00 for Reserved and Special Reserved seating.

Buffalo Bisons game tickets are available at the Dunn Tire Park box office, located on the Swan Street Side of the Dunn Tire Park. The Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Tickets are also available at all Tickets.com locations in Tops Friendly Markets and selected Sam the Record Man stores in Southern Ontario. Fans can also charge tickets by phone at 1-888-223-6000.

Experience the action in 2003 with a Ticket Package It may not feel like it outside right now, but the 2003 baseball season is just around the corner. And you can purchase a little sunshine right now with a Buffalo Bisons ticket package. Whether you're looking for afternoon games, single games or a package you can customize to your schedule, we have a package for you.

Ordering your package for the 2003 season is convenient as well. Simply call THEeHERD (716-843-4373). You can also order on-line at Bisons.com.

Afternoon Delight Pack....$78

All Thursday games are afternoon games! Enjoy a work break of baseball. Reward your employees or just plan to spend your Thursday afternoons in the sun! Each pack includes two (2) tickets for each game. (5/8, 6/5, 6/26, 7/31, 8/7 and 8/21).

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 4-Pack.....$78

Bring the family out for a fun filled evening of baseball, music and fireworks on Independence Eve!

fridaynightbash! Pack....$90

Pre-game tent parties and post-game fireworks spectaculars make Fridays the most talked about nights at the ball park!

The Summer Fun BPO Pack....$58

This pack includes six (6) tickets to the seasons hottest dates, and one flex ticket to be used for any home game. (Special Events Excluded) Some of the dates include Opening Day, BPO, Famous Chicken, ZOOperstars, and much more! Get your seats early to our biggest event nights!

Flex Pack....$90

Not sure you want to come out to a game? Looking for the perfect gift of baseball? The flex pack allows you to plan your summer with the Bisons.

*Includes (12) undated ticket vouchers for the price of 10! Use these vouchers whenever you want (excluding special events).

*Use them for all 12 games or combine them to bring a group of friends out to one game or several games.

Family Fun Pack....$47

The essential All-American baseball game package. You can not go to a baseball game without having a hot dog, soda!

*This package includes four (4) reserved seats, four (4) hot dogs, and four (4) sodas, and a HerdBall magazine.

Pick-A-Pack....$90

Reserve any combination of seats for your favorite games this summer. With a Pick-A-Pack, you can create your own mini-season ticket plan. Pick the games you want and how many tickets you want for each. A package of convenience!

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