SL1 Knoxville Smokies

Dale Murphy To Appear At Smokies Park Next Thursday

Published on June 17, 2010 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release


KODAK, Tenn. - Former Atlanta Braves great Dale Murphy will be back at Smokies Park for a second consecutive year as the Tennessee Smokies' guest next Thursday, June 24. Murphy will first be a guest speaker at the team's 12:00 p.m. luncheon in his honor at the Double Play Caf restaurant inside the stadium, and then later that evening for the Smokies' 7:15 p.m. game against the Carolina Mudcats.

Murphy's first appearance on the 24th will be at a luncheon hosted by the Smokies for the general public inside the stadium's Double Play Caf restaurant. Tickets for the luncheon are $25 for adults, $20 for Smokies season ticket holders and $15 for children 12-and-under. Murphy will be speaking during the luncheon and sign autographs after it. A silent auction will also be taking place the event, featuring both Atlanta Braves and Tennessee Smokies memorabilia. Net proceeds from the luncheon will go to benefit the United Way of Sevier County.

During the game, Murphy will be on-hand inside the stadium Double Play Caf on the third base side to meet with fans and sign autographs.

Luncheon tickets for the 24th can be purchased by calling the Smokies ticket office at (865) 286-2300. Interested parties are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible due to limited space. Smokies game tickets for the 24th can be purchased via the team's Web site at www.smokiesbaseball.com, by calling the Smokies front office at (865) 286-2300 or at the Smokies Park ticket office.




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