NWL1 Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

Don Larsen to visit Keizer

Published on July 8, 2004 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes News Release


The SALEM-KEIZER VOLCANOES are proud to announce that baseball legend DON LARSEN will be coming to Volcanoes Stadium on Wednesday, July 14. Mr. Larsen's appearance will be part of "Legends Night," an annual special event at the stadium. Mr. Larsen will be signing free autographs on the concourse for approximately one hour before the game. After throwing out the honorary first pitch, Mr. Larsen will continue meeting and greeting fans at the game.

Wednesday's game is between the Volcanoes and the Tri-City Dust Devils and starts at 6:35 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 PM.

Don Larsen played major league baseball from 1953 to 1967. On October 8, 1956, he became the only player in the history of the game to pitch a perfect game in a World Series. Mr. Larsen played with eight different teams during his career, but is best known for his five seasons with the New York Yankees. It was with the Yankees that Don Larsen pitched his perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers that helped the Yankees capture World Series Championships in 1956 and 1958. Larson played with such greats as Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Gil McDougald, and Billy Martin. Mr. Larsen also played two and a half seasons with the San Francisco Giants (1962-4), the Volcanoes' Major League Affiliate.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ALL GAMES INCLUDING LEGENDS NIGHT

Tickets for all remaining Volcanoes home games, including Legends Night next Wednesday, July 14th, are now on sale at the Volcanoes Stadium box office. Tickets may also be reserved by phone, (503) 390-2225 ext. 3007 – Upper Box Seats $10, Reserved Seats $8, General Admission $6.

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