Caravan Tour Stops At Texas Roadhouse Tonight
May 11, 2010 - Northern League (NL)
Joliet JackHammers News Release
JOLIET, IL - The 2010 Caravan Tour makes another stop tonight from 7 to 9 p.m at Texas Roadhouse in Joliet. Come and enjoy some great food and also meet the 2010 JackHammers in the process. Texas Roadhouse is located at 3151 Tonti Drive in Joliet. A complete list of the remaining Caravan Tour dates can be seen below.
Tuesday May 11th 7-9 p.m. Texas Roadhouse 3151 Tonti Dr., Joliet Wednesday May 12th 5-7 p.m. Joliet Historical Museum 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet Thursday May 13th 7-9 p.m. Charleston's Bar and Grill 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox Saturday May 15th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Westfield-Louis Joliet Mall 3340 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet
LOOSE GRAVEL: The Joliet JackHammers open the 2010 season on May 21st against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in North Dakota. The Home Opener is Friday, May 28th at 7:10 p.m. against the Lake County Fielders, one of two Northern League expansion teams. Season tickets, group outings and suites are available now. For more information, call the JackHammers at 815.726.BALL (2255)
Player Spotlight: Joe Billick
JOLIET, IL - The start of Spring Training is here and now the JackHammers begin their quest for their first playoff berth since 2002. Every day until Opening Day on Friday, May 21st in Fargo-Moorhead, a different player will be under the spotlight giving all fans an opportunity to learn the 2010 JackHammers. Today features catcher Joe Billick.
Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6'2" Weight: 230 D.O.B. 5/30/85 Opening Day Age: 24 2009 Club: River City 2010 Status: Rookie Acquired: Traded from Winnipeg to Joliet on 1/12/10 for a player to be named later. Resides: Dunwoody, Georgia
Loose Gravel: Billick played two seasons for the University of Georgia after starting his collegiate career at Southern Poly State. The Kansas City Royals drafted Joe in the 19th round of the 2007 draft. Billick was a member of the 2009 River City Rascals, managed by Chad Parker.
Northern League Stories from May 11, 2010
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- Caravan Tour Stops At Texas Roadhouse Tonight - Joliet JackHammers
- RedHawks Exhibiton Game At Sioux Falls Canceled - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Today's Baseball At U. S. Steel Yard Cancelled By Rain - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Saints Tame RailCats In Exhibition Opener - Gary SouthShore Railcats
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