Fresno Famous Bobblehead Tournament to Determine Fresno Grizzlies Giveaway
March 9, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - Weeks ahead of Fresno Grizzlies Opening Day on April 9th, the team is calling on the public to help decide who will be the Fresno Famous Bobblehead giveaway scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd vs. Round Rock at Chukchansi Park. To determine a winner, the Grizzlies are running a Fresno Famous Bobblehead Tournament, presented by PG&E, at FresnoGrizzlies.com, with a field of 64 #FresnoFamous individuals competing against one another in a March Madness style bracket. Online voting opens to the public starting at 9:00 a.m. today at FresnoGrizzlies.com and concludes when the championship round closes voting on Sunday, April 5th at 11:59 p.m.
All contestants, as well as those voting, are encouraged to use #FresnoFamous and tag the Fresno Grizzlies in social media posts regarding the tournament. The overall winner will be announced Monday, April 6th ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. A complete bobblehead tournament bracket is attached to reference the matchups and allow fans to follow the six rounds of voting.
Featured first round matchups include Sheriff Margaret Mims vs. Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Mayor Ashley Swearengin vs. Councilmember Clint Olivier, Fashawn vs. Cher, Kopi Sotiropolus vs. Ray Appleton, Pat Hill vs. Tim DeRuyter, Heidi Watney vs. Nick Watney, B95's Carmen vs. Q97's Greg, Parker vs. known mascot tormentor Robin Lopez, and David Carr vs. Derek Carr.
The winner of the tournament will have their likeness placed on a bobblehead that is given away to the first 1,500 fans at the Saturday, August 22nd Fresno Grizzlies game. The in-game entertainment will also be themed around the winner. Below is the entire field of 64 for the Fresno Famous Bobblehead Tournament and a timeline for voting:
Fresno Media Members
Kopi Sotiropolus (KMPH26)
Ralph Wood (KMPH26)
Ray Appleton (KMJ)
Matt Otstot (KMJ)
Marek Warszawski (Fresno Bee)
Rick Bentley (Fresno Bee)
Gnarley Charley (KSKS)
Lupita Lomeli (Univision)
Jason Oliveira (ABC30)
Tommy Tran (ABC30)
Hammer (New Rock)
Mike Oz (Yahoo! Sports)
Ryan Williams (940 ESPN)
Heidi Watney (MLB Network)
Andrew Marden ( CBS47/KSEE24 )
Stefani Booroojian (KSEE24)
Lindsey Pena (CBS47)
Danny Salas (Q97)
Greg Hoffman (Q97)
Yo Boy Dub (Q97)
Noddy Roddy (MEGA 97.9)
Carmen Juice Crew (B95)
DJ Kay Rich (B95) Fresno Athletes/Coaches
Ickey Woods (Former NFL)
Jerry Tarkanian (Fresno State)
Rex Hudler (Former MLB)
Derek Carr (Oakland Raiders)
David Carr (Former NFL)
Pat Hill (Fresno State)
Tim DeRuyter (Fresno State)
Jenifer Alcorn (Boxing)
Jose Ramirez (Boxing)
Nick Watney (PGA Golfer)
Robin Lopez (NBA player)
Al Azar (Lucha Xtreme Wrestling)
Quincy Pondexter (NBA)
DeShawn Stevenson ( Former NBA )
Tom Seaver (MLB HOF)
Gus Zernial (Former MLB)
Lorenzo Neal (Former NFL)
Cameron Worrell (Former NFL)
Frank Chance (MLB HOF)
Laura Berg (Olympic Medalist)
Fresno Celebrities
Mayor Ashley Swearengin
Councilmember Clint Olivier
Sheriff Margaret Mims
Police Chief Jerry Dyer
Fashawn (Rapper)
Cher (Singer/Actress)
George Brown (GB3 Owner)
Alan Autry (Actor/Former Mayor)
Steve Perry (Journey vocalist)
Craig Scharton (Business Owner)
Pop Laval (Photographer)
Popin' Pete (Invented Popping)
Parker (Fresno Grizzlies mascot)
Audra McDonald (Actress/Singer)
Doug Greenwald (Broadcaster)
William Saroyan (Author)
Richard Kiel (Actor/Comedian)
Fresno Wild Cards
Crazy Bernie
Waving Lady on 41
Your Fav White Guy
Rockin' Roller Blader
Unlimited Voting at
FRESNOGRIZZLIES.COM
First Round Voting
March 9 - 15
Second Round Voting
March 16 - 18
Round of 16 Voting
March 19 - 23
Round of 8 Voting
March 24 - 29
The Fresno Famous Four Voting
March 30 - April 1
Championship Round Voting
April 2 - April 5
Winner announced Monday, April 6
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