Jimmie Walker appearance to headline Curve's final home series
Published on September 1, 2006 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA - The Altoona Curve wrap up their 2006 regular season schedule with a four-game series against the Bowie Baysox (AA/Baltimore Orioles) at Blair County Ballpark beginning on Friday night.
The set of games is highlighted by a Curve Retro Celebrity Series appearance by Jimmie Walker, who played "J.J. Evans" on the hit TV show, Good Times. Walker will be at the ballpark on Saturday to throw out a ceremonial first pitch and meet with fans, and is the tenth and final celebrity to appear in Altoona this year as part of the series.
The four-game set also features Faith Night on Friday with in-game entertainment provided by traveling mascot, Birdzerk, and a post-game concert by Matthew Ward and Randy Stonehill. Fans will be treated to spectacular fireworks shows after each of the final two games, and the Curve will celebrate FANdemonium during Monday's regular season finale.
The Curve have officially clinched the wild-card berth in the Eastern League's Southern Division and will host the division champion Akron Aeros (AA/Cleveland Indians) in Games 3 and 4 of the E.L. Divisional Playoff Round on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th at Blair County Ballpark. Both games will start at 7:05 PM.
For tickets and other information, fans can contact the Curve Ticket Office at (814) 943-5400 or toll-free at
1-877-99-CURVE. Additional information is available on-line at www.altoonacurve.com.
Here's what's happening at Blair County Ballpark as part of the September 1-4 series:
Friday, September 1, 7:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox
- Faith Night
- Birdzerk Appearance
- Post-Game Concert featuring Randy Stonehill & Matthew Ward
Saturday, September 2, 7:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox
- Jimmie Walker ("J.J.") Retro Celebrity Series Appearance
Sunday, September 3, 6:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox
- Post-Game FIREWORKS (Rock N' Roll Theme Music)
Monday, September 4, 6:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox
- Post-Game FIREWORKS (Baseball Theme Music)
- FANdemonium
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