Jammers Announce Luncheon with Former Pittsburgh Pirate Kent
March 11, 2014 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Jamestown Jammers News Release
Jamestown, NY- The Jamestown Jammers will be hosting a luncheon presented by Northwest Savings Bank at the Conewango Club in Warren, Pennsylvania on Monday April 7th. Kent Tekulve, a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and current Pirates analyst for Root Sports Pittsburgh will be the guest speaker.
Tickets for the event will be $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling the Jammers front office at (716)-664-0915. A traditional buffet lunch featuring chicken, pasta and additional sides will be served to all attendees. Doors will open at 11:30am, and the luncheon is scheduled to run from noon until 1pm. Tekulve will be available for an autograph signing after the speaking portion of the event is completed.
Tekulve signed as a free agent with Pitttsburgh in 1969 and made his major league debut for the Pirates in 1974. He spent 11 years with the Pirates and went on to play for both the Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds before retiring in 1989. Tekulve played a crucial role in helping the Pirates win the 1979 World Series by saving 3 games including the decisive seventh game. He was an All-Star in 1980. Tekulve was known for his unique submarine delivery. He pitched in 1,050 games and had a career record of 94-90. He had 184 saves and a career ERA of 2.85. Tekulve also led the major leagues in appearances on four different occasions (1978, 1979, 1982, 1987).
Kent Tekulve pitching for Pittsburgh
The Jammers open their season on June 13th at home against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a Cleveland Indians affiliate. 2014 Jamestown Jammers season tickets are now on sale. For more information on season tickets and for all of the latest updates on the Jamestown Jammers, call the Jammers office at (716) 664-0915 or visit them online at www.jamestownjammers.com.
Be sure to follow the Jammers on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. The Jamestown Jammers are the Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are owned and operated by a local Buffalo company, Rich Products Corporation, which also owns the AA Northwest Arkansas Naturals and AAA Buffalo Bisons.
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