SL1 Mississippi Braves

Jim Palmer to visit Greenville Municipal

Published on May 15, 2003 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Greenville, SC-Former Cy Young winner and Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer will make an appearance at Greenville Municipal Stadium on Tuesday, June 24th, as part of the Nexium "Pitching In for Community Health" season-long campaign. Palmer will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, conduct a free autograph session for fans, and speak about his personal experience with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in a special pre-game ceremony.

"This is an exciting opportunity for our fans to meet a pitching legend," said Steve DeSalvo, Greenville Braves General Manager. "At the same time, it is an educational opportunity, as a way to give back to our community in a meaningful way, and to educate people about an important health issue."

Fans will receive Nexium baseball cards featuring Palmer as well as facts about GERD, as well as purple Nexium noisemakers. GERD education and community health materials will be available the same night at the ballpark.

The Greenville Braves have been an active member of the local community for almost 20 years, hosting special nights at the ballpark each season to benefit local charities and sponsoring several charity functions throughout the year. The G-Braves also offer many other successful children's programs including the Huntington Learning Center Honor Roll Program, Pride in Carolina's Youth Reading Program, the Gatti-Town Braves Buddies Club and more.

A member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs, the Greenville Braves are the Double A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and has sent more than 120 players to the major leagues. The Greenville Braves, the only franchise in minor league baseball to draw more than 200,000 fans per season for 19 consecutive years, is celebrating its 20th season in Greenville.

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