Firebirds Announce Season Finale Tailgate Party
July 7, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Albany Firebirds News Release
ALBANY, NY - The Albany Firebirds of arenafootball2 announced today the details surrounding their season finale match-up with the division-rival Manchester Wolves in a 7:00 p.m. kickoff this Saturday at the Times Union Center. The team will host a tailgate party with former NFL greats Mark Duper and Jim Jensen of the Miami Dolphins before they put their playoff hopes on the line in the biggest match-up of the season.
The Firebirds are offering a limited number of all-inclusive tailgate-party packages, which include admission to the 5:30 p.m. event, barbecue style food, meet-n-greets with Mark Duper and Jim Jensen, a mini football, and tickets to the 7:00 p.m. game. The pre-game party on South Pearl Street will also feature The US Army Rockwall, H3 and pull-up demonstration, food, drinks, a bounce house and live music from local band Civilian.
To reserve your spot at the tailgate-party and for tickets to the Firebirds last home game of the season call (518) 487-2100.
Mark Duper remains the Dolphins all-time leader in receiving yards (8,869) and total yards from scrimmage (8,859). He also ranks second in all-time receptions (511), third in career receiving touchdowns (59) and he holds three of the top seven single-season receiving yardage totals in team history. He holds team records for the most 100-yard receiving games in a career (28) and in a season (8 in 1986). The Dolphins first ever 1,000-yard receiver, Duper's 217 receiving yards in a 21-17 win over the New York Jets remains a team record. The three-time Pro Bowl selection (1983-84, 1986) was chosen as the Dolphins Outstanding Receiver three times (1983, 1986, 1990), was named All-AFC in 1984 and was chosen as AFC Offensive Player of the Week in 1987.
James Jensen played for the Miami Dolphins from 1981 to 1992 and later for the AFL's Miami Hooters. Nicknamed "Crash", Jensen's best years came while teamed with quarterback Dan Marino and legendary coach Don Shula. Jensen's best statistical season was in 1989 with 65 receptions for 557 yards and 6 touchdowns, with 8 rushing attempts for 50 yards and a 19-yard touchdown pass. In 1989, he caught Dan Marino's 200th career touchdown pass. Jim was also named the 1988 NFL Special teams player of the year and recently elected the 2006 Miami Dolphins "Unsung Hero."
The Albany Firebirds play their final home-game of the regular season this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. against the Manchester Wolves. All games can be viewed at www.albanyfirebirds.com. Single game tickets are now on sale, for more information please contact the Firebirds at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyfirebirds.com.
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