Curve Tenth Anniversary Team to be Unveiled Friday
Published on July 1, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA- The Altoona Curve will unveil the franchise's Official Tenth Anniversary Team as part of a special pre-game, on-field ceremony prior to Friday's 7:05 p.m. Fourth of July game against the Harrisburg Senators at Blair County Ballpark. Video greetings from selected players and other special content will highlight the ceremony.
The Curve's Tenth Anniversary team will consist of 15 top players from the franchise's first 10 seasons. One first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, catcher and relief pitcher will be named to the team, as will four starting pitchers, three outfielders and two extra position players.
The team has been selected based exclusively on a fan voting process, which began in March and concluded last week. Curve fans had the opportunity to vote on the Tenth Anniversary Team in person at Blair County Ballpark, on-line at AltoonaCurve.com, and on ballots which were printed inside the Curve GameDay Program.
Several of the players selected to the Tenth Anniversary Team will be featured on a series of six (6) Photo Baseball Giveaway Nights, which will be held over the final two months of the 2008 season. Tenth Anniversary Team Photo Baseballs will be handed out to the first 2,000 fans attending the following games:
>>Saturday, July 19 (7:05 p.m. vs. Harrisburg)
>>Wednesday, July 23 (7:05 p.m. vs. Akron)
>>Saturday, August 2 (7:05 p.m. vs. Bowie)
>>Tuesday, August 19 (7:05 p.m. vs. Portland)
>>Saturday, August 23 (7:05 p.m. vs. New Hampshire)
>>Saturday, August 30 (7:05 p.m. vs. Reading)
Great seats remain for the Fourth of July game at Blair County Ballpark, which will also be highlighted by a spectacular post-game fireworks show. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (877) 99-CURVE, by visiting the BCB Ticket Office, or by ordering on-line at AltoonaCurve.com.
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