Jammers To Wear Commemorative Lucy Desi Uniforms Wednesday
August 1, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Jamestown Jammers News Release
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - For the second year in a row, the Jamestown Jammers will help celebrate Lucille Ball's birthday by wearing specially designed Lucy Desi uniforms during Wednesday's game against the Tri-City ValleyCats at Diethrick Park.
The uniforms, designed by Wilson, are white with a script Lucy Desi across the front along with two screen printed photos of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on the front, and the 100th birthday logo is on the back of the jersey. After the game, the jerseys will be auctioned off with proceeds going to Lucy Desi Museum.
"It has been an honor and privilege to work with the Lucy Desi people for the second year in a row," Jamestown Jammers general manager Matt Drayer said. "Both Lucille Ball and Diethrick Park have been integral parts of this community's fabric for generations, which is why we could not be happier to help kick off Lucy's 100th birthday celebration."
In addition to the uniforms, the Jammers will also wear commemorative hats that feature the Jammers logo with the signature "I Love Lucy" heart behind the logo on the front of the cap. The caps will be available for purchase in the gift shop all this week and during the game.
"We wanted to build on the success of last year's event," Drayer said of adding the hats. "In merging the Jammers logo with the iconic Lucy heart, we were able to create a special item that celebrates a momentous occasion for the city and is able to reach a wider audience than the jersey."
The game is just one of several events planned for Lucy's 100th birthday, which also includes visits from Joan Rivers and Paula Poundstone during the four-day event.
The Jamestown Jammers are the New York-Pennsylvania League affiliate of the Florida Marlins, and the team is owned and operated by Rich Products Corporation, which also runs the Buffalo Bisons and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
To get tickets for Wednesday night's game, call the front office at (716) 664-0915. Gates open at 6 p.m. and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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