EL1 Altoona Curve

Curve Anticipate Four Millionth Fan on Sunday

Published on June 26, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


CURVE, Pa - In just their 12th season as a Double-A Eastern League franchise, the Altoona Curve are pleased to announce that during the final game of a three-game series against the Bowie Baysox on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. they will welcome their four-millionth fan to attend a regular season game at Blair County Ballpark.

"This is truly an amazing accomplishment for the region and a tribute to our great fan base," said owner Bob Lozinak, who will be at Sunday's game and along with Altoona Curve General Manager Rob Egan present a bevy of prizes to the lucky fan who will be announced following the Sunday's game against the Baysox.

Among the many amenities the lucky fan will receive will be:

- Two (2) season tickets for life

- A reserved parking spot in the VIP lot

- Team-autographed #4 Curve jersey

- $100 in Altoona Curve merchandise

- A framed, official letter recognizing them as the four-millionth fan signed by the Altoona Curve management team.

- Their own personalized cartoon that will be framed and given to the fan

- A comic strip in an upcoming edition of The Altoona Mirror

- "Ballpark Celebrity for a Day" Package at a future game during the 2010 season:

o Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Blair County Ballpark with Curve General Manager Rob Egan

o Guest on "Gameday in Curve, Pa." pre-game show with Curve broadcaster Mike Passanisi

o Guest for a half-inning on Curve Radio Network broadcast with Curve broadcaster Dan Zangrilli

o Public Address Announcer for an inning

o On-Field Co-Host with Promotions Director Matt Hoover for an in-game event

o Accompany Mascot Director Bill Bettwy for a half-inning with Steamer and Diesel Dawg

o Opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch

The four millionth fan will also join three others that were able to come through the gates during the team's millionth fan milestones:

One-millionth fan (2001): Dave Kibblehouse formerly of Altoona (now resides in Missouri)

Two-millionth fan (2004): John Scott of Tyrone

Three-millionth fan (2007): Seana Powell of Clearfield

The all-time regular season attendance in Curve history currently stands at 3,994,517. That total does not include the 48,083 that attended playoff games from 2003-06 nor the combined 16,654 that attended the May 2, 2000 exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and the July 12, 2006 All-Star game at Blair County Ballpark.

To have a chance to become the four-millionth fan in Altoona Curve history, fans can lock up their great seats by calling 877-99-CURVE, log on to AltoonaCurve.com or stop by the Curve, PA box office. Sunday's game will also feature a spectacular post-game fireworks show and all kids 14 and under can run the bases.

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