Michael Jackson Tribute on June 27th
Published on June 26, 2009 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
OMAHA, NE - When the Omaha Royals host the Albuquerque Isotopes this Saturday night, the team will be paying tribute to Michael Jackson, the pop music icon who is being mourned by the world following his shocking death on Thursday.
Fans who wear a rhinestone glove or who are named Billie Jean will get free admission to the 7:05 p.m. game. If you wear a glove on one hand (baseball gloves included), you will be able to buy one ticket and get one free.
In tribute to Jackson's 1982 album Thriller - the biggest selling album of all time that has sold nearly 50-million copies to date - the Royals will hold a Thriller dance-off contest on the field.
Jackson's hit songs such as "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Smooth Criminal" and many more will be played between innings all night long.
The game will also feature Michael Jackson-themed giveaways to fans. And in memory of his famous pet, bubbles will be on hand in the stadium's front plaza.
"Michael Jackson made such an impression on the world, it is only fitting we pay tribute to the âKing of Pop'" said Royals Vice President/General Manager Martie Cordaro. "Personally, he was one of my main influences to begin playing music and later become a professional drummer."
For tickets, call the Royals ticket office at (402) 738-5100, or order and print tickets online at www.oroyals.com and at www.Etix.com.
ABOUT THE ROYALS: Readers of Omaha Magazine voted the Omaha Royals as Best Omaha Sports Team in the magazine's 17th annual Best of Omaha Awards, published in its January/February 2009 edition. In 2008, 349,376 fans attended Omaha Royals home games, making the Royals the largest-drawing sports team or event in the metro area last year. It also marked the team's largest season attendance total since 2001, while the average of 5,375 fans per game last season was the club's highest figure since 2000. Omaha's Triple-A franchise has drawn over 300,000 fans a year to Rosenblatt for 21 consecutive seasons, dating back to 1988.
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