'Heroes for Heroes' Legends Game Rosters Finalized
July 2, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - July 2, 2015) - The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the local celebrities that will play on the Yankees and Red Sox teams during the 'Heroes for Heroes' Legends Game at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, presented by Kia Motors America, Inc. and the Connecticut Kia Dealers on Thursday, July 9th.
Bluefish Manager Ricky VanAsselberg will be the manager of the Red Sox team. The Red Sox roster will include Marty Barrett, Dennis Ray "Oil Can" Boyd, Ellis Burks, Scott Cooper, Bill "Spaceman" Lee, and Mike Timlin. Joining them will be:
John Belicka - Homes for the Brave
Tom Brodeur - Assistant Baseball Coach, Norwich Free Academy
Luke Gabordi - Head Baseball Coach, Norwich Free Academy
William Kirk - Regional Sales Coordinator, AFLAC
Brian Krost - Assistant Baseball Coach, Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Eric Lambert - Sales Manager, Independent Outdoor
Matt Lee - Assistant Baseball Coach, Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Amy McGorry - Sports Anchor/ Reporter, News 12 Connecticut
Andrew Nunn - Chief Administrative Officer, City of Bridgeport
Jason Page - Host, NBC Sports Radio
Reuben Shirshac - Assistant Baseball Coach, Norwich Free Academy
David Stowe - Dot Generation of Connecticut
Edward Supple - Sprint
Anthony Turgeon - Assistant Baseball Coach, Norwich Free Academy
The Yankees team will be managed by Bluefish Hitting Coach John Harris. The Yankees roster consists of Jesse Barfield, Dwight "Doc" Gooden, Charlie Hayes, Scott Kamieniecki, Jim Leyritz, and Matt Nokes. Joining them will be:
Damian Andrew - Sports Anchor/Reporter, News 12 Connecticut
Charlie Dowd - Sr. Vice President of Operations, Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Mike Francese - Head Baseball Coach, Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Ron Gagnon - Operations Manager, Safelite Auto Glass
Dwight Gooden, Jr. - CEO, Best of the Best Sports Management, son of Dwight "Doc" Gooden
Michelle Hudson - General Manager, Bridgeport Holiday Inn
Michael Lago - Assistant Baseball Coach, Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Luis Lopez - Bridgeport Bluefish All-Time Hits Leader
J.P. Clement Lucke - Bluefish Team Physician, Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Michael Marenna - Warehouse Manager, Bigelow Tea
Pat Murphy - Director of Athletic Corporate Sponsorships & Community Relations, Fairfield University
Eric Parker - Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter, WFSB 3 Connecticut
Michael Reyes - Market Director, AFLAC
Joe Tiago - Tiago's Bar & Grill
Peter Tucci - Tucci Lumber
Kenneth Zinn - Advanced Radiology
Proceeds from the Heroes for Heroes Legends Game will benefit ABRI/Homes for the Brave, a nonprofit based right here in Bridgeport that is dedicated to improving the lives of homeless individuals, especially Veterans.
Game time on Thursday, July 9th will be 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold for $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the gate on the day of the game. Tickets are available by CLICKING HERE, calling (203) 210-BLUE, or going to www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit BridgeportBluefish.com.
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