EL1 Harrisburg Senators

Future Football Stars to Throw Out First Pitches Tonight at Metro Bank Park

Published on May 27, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release


On Wednesday night at Metro Bank Park, the Harrisburg Senators will welcome several Big 33 Pennsylvania football players and coaches. The players and coaches will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony and throw out the first pitch tonight before the Senators take on the Erie SeaWolves.

The following Big 33 players are set to throw out first pitches:

James Capello (Lebanon) -- He will attend Iowa State Gary Gilliam (Milton Hershey) -- He will attend Penn State Jordan Hill (Steel-High) -- He will attend Penn State Anthony Holmes (Harrisburg) -- He is undecided Chris Houston (Harrisburg) -- He will attend New Hampshire Jack Lippert (Central Dauphin) -- He will attend Pittsburgh

And the coaches to throw out first pitches:

Frank Gay (Red Land coach) Glenn McNamee (Central Dauphin coach) Rob Deibler (Steel-High coach)

The Big 33 game is Saturday, June 20th at 7:00pm at Hersheypark Stadium. The Big 33 originated in 1957 and showcases the outstanding high school talent in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Pennsylvania leads Ohio 9-7 in the series.

Some of the most well-known alums include: Tony Dorsett, Matt Millen, Joe Montana, Joe Namath, John Cappelletti, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Rocket Ismail, Kerry Collins and more recently Kyle Brady, Orlando Pace, Ricky Watters, Antonio Freeman, Ed McCaffrey, Marvin Harrison, Sean Gilbert, Curtis Martin and 2006 Super Bowl Champion, Ben Roethlisberger.

The Senators and Erie SeaWolves continue their three-game series tonight at Metro Bank Park. Fans can buy half off General Admission tickets brought to you by Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Adult GA are $2.50 per ticket and Youth/Senior GA are $1.50 per ticket.

Tickets can be purchased online at senatorsbaseball.com or by calling 231-4444. Tickets can also be purchased at the new Little Red Box Office built by Home IN Hand located across from the stables on the Walnut Street Bridge landing. For the most current information about the Senators including their roster, please visit the Senators online.

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