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Generals to Host Pat Summitt Appreciation Night

Published on July 10, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


JACKSON, TENN. (JULY 10, 2012) - The Jackson Generals will host Pat Summitt Appreciation Night on Friday, July 13. The night will be devoted to honoring legendary women's basketball coach Pat Summitt and raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. A tribute to Pat will precede the game, which will start at 7:05 p.m.

The Generals will wear special "Lady Vol Orange" jerseys during their game Friday night against the Mississippi Braves. The jerseys will be auctioned that night with the proceeds benefitting the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund.

The Pat Summitt Foundation makes grants to nonprofits that provide education and awareness of Alzheimer's, as well support services to patients, their families and caregivers. The Foundation also supports research to help treat, prevent, cure, and ultimately eradicate the Alzheimer's disease. More information on the Pat Summitt Foundation can be found at www.patsummitt.org.

Pringles Park will also host an appearance by Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy on Friday night, as well as a High-Tech Special Effects Classic TV-themed Fireworks show presented by MobileNation.

Tickets for Generals home games can be purchased at the Generals Box Office at Pringles Park, online at www.jacksongeneralsbaseball.com or by calling 731.988.5299.

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