Harvey Hall to Appear at Sam Lynn Ballpark on Bobblehead Night
July 17, 2015 - California League (CalL1)
Bakersfield Blaze News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - It's Mayor Hall Bobblehead Night at the Bakersfield Blaze, Friday, July 24, as the Blaze host the San Jose Giants in the second of a four game series.
Honoring Bakersfield's Longest Serving Mayor
The first 1,000 fans will receive a collectible bobblehead doll of Bakersfield Mayor Harvey L. Hall, compliments of the Harvey L. Hall Family. "The giveaway is almost two years in the making and serves as a great way to honor Bakersfield's longest serving mayor," said Dan Besbris, assistant general manager and director of broadcasting for the Bakersfield Blaze. "Mayor Hall has connected with every segment of our community performing over 850 ribbon cuttings, presenting over 9,000 certificates of appreciation and over 1,700 proclamations. Not to mention, he has assisted 276 young adults in our city with their college education by donating his mayoral salary for the Mayor Harvey L. Hall Scholarship."
Being honored by the Blaze is significant to Mayor Hall who is an avid minor league baseball fan, and lifelong supporter of the Bakersfield Blaze and the teams that preceded them at Sam Lynn Ballpark. "During his youth, Hall worked at the ballpark changing the scores on the scoreboard for the Bakersfield Boosters," said Mark Corum, director of media services for Hall Ambulance Service.
Mayor Hall Home Run-a-thon!
In addition to a great night of baseball, the event offers a full night of fun and activities. To start, Hall will present checks to each Blaze player who has qualified for the Mayor Hall's Home Run-a-thon! Players receive $50 for each home run they hit during Blaze home games the first half of the season. Left-fielder Tyler O'Neill tops the list having hit eight home runs!
Hall MEDEVAC 1 Fly-in to Deliver First Pitch
In a Bakersfield Blaze first, Hall Ambulance's MEDEVAC 1 helicopter will fly-in to center field to deliver the baseball for the first pitch to Mayor Hall.
Family-Style Giveaways Every Inning
The fun will continue with family-style prize giveaways, courtesy of Mayor Hall, at the end of each inning. The Bakersfield Blaze's on-field team, along with Siren the Rescue Dog, will make their way through the stands to randomly choose winners.
Mayor Hall Bobblehead Night Prize Giveaways
Inning Giveaway Item
1 Cuisinart Portable BBQ Gas Grill
2 Microsoft Xbox One Game Console
3 Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch Tablet
4 Samsung Galaxy Tablet
5 Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch Tablet
6 $50 American Express Gift Card Blaze Media Contact: Dan Besbris
7 Samsung Galaxy Tablet
8 Sony PlayStation 4 500 GB
9 $100 American Express Gift Card
Zany Mascot Antics with Siren the Rescue Dog
Joining the crazy, crowd-loving antics of Bakersfield Blaze mascots Torch and Heater will be Hall Ambulance's Siren the Rescue Dog.
Vintage and Front Line Ambulance's On Display
Hall Ambulance Paramedic Field Supervisors and members of the Hall Ambulance Explorer Post will be giving tours in the concourse area of Tech-1, the Cadillac ambulance that Mr. Hall started his business with in 1971; as well as, a current Advanced Life Support|Paramedic Unit.
Get there Early to Get Your Mayor Hall Bobblehead
Gates open at 6:45 p.m., but be sure to get there early as lines start forming a good two hours before the game on big bobblehead nights! Pre-game festivities will start early, with game time scheduled for 7:45 p.m.
For tickets or more information, contact the Bakersfield Blaze at 661-716-4487.
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