Destroyers activate Tony Locke off injured reserve

Published on April 5, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Destroyers, presented by Germain, have activated wide receiver Tony Locke off injured reserve, head coach Doug Kay announced today. The club also waived wide receiver Cole Magner from the practice squad.

Locke (5-10, 195, Ohio State) is expected to make his 2007 season debut for the Destroyers tonight against the Dallas Desperados. He signed as a free agent in November 2o06 after spending the past two AFL seasons with the Los Angeles Avengers. The fourth-year AFL veteran has caught 162 passes for 2,346 yards and 43 touchdowns. In 2004, his AFL career started with the Destroyers as he appeared in two games catching five passes for 36 yards.

The Destroyers (2-2) return to action tonight against the Desperados (5-0). Kickoff at American Airlines Center is set for 8:30 p.m. (ET). The game will broadcast live on The WINK 107.1 with coverage beginning with the pre-game show at 8 p.m.

The Destroyers return home to take on the Austin Wranglers on Saturday, Apr. 14, when the club will host Heisman Winners Night presented by Columbus Worthington Air, featuring Archie Griffin and Troy Smith. Kickoff on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena is set for 7 p.m. (ET). The only two-time winner of the award, Griffin, and the newest Heisman winner, Smith, will be holding a question and answer session in the lower bowl of the arena from 5-5:45 p.m. prior to the game. Fans may enter through the McConnell Street entrance for this session, but must have a ticket to the game to attend. Smith's Heisman Trophy will be on display on the concourse of the arena.

All fans in attendance will receive a poster featuring all six Heisman winners from The Ohio State University. The poster is officially licensed by the Heisman Winners Association and was created by Ted Watts. A renowned sports artist, Watts illustrates images of all the Heisman winners, which are on display in the College Football Hall of Fame. Amongst his other work are pieces that are on display at the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Ohio State University Athletic Band will be performing pre-game outside Nationwide Arena and provide music during the game.

The Huntington $10 Ticket Blitz continues for every home game during the 2007 Destroyers season. A minimum of 225 lower bowl seats will be available for $10 at the Nationwide Arena Box Office two hours prior to every home game. The regular price on lower bowl seats is $26.

The Destroyers and Giant Eagle are teaming up with the Mid-Ohio FoodBank to TACKLE HUNGER in Central Ohio. Last year, with the help fans, the Destroyers raised enough resources to provide over 27,000 meals to those in need. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to all Destroyers home games to receive a raffle ticket. In addition to the food drive, if fans bring a non-perishable food item from Giant Eagle they will receive a voucher for $3 off a regularly priced ticket.

WE BELIEVE that you can never get enough football. Single game tickets for the 2007 season are available starting at $12 by calling (614) 431-3600 or by visiting www.ColumbusDestroyers.com. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for group rates by calling (614) 246-HITS.

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