AA Gary SouthShore Railcats

New Stadium Name / Corporate Partnership and Creation of Youth Charity Foundation Will Be Announced

Published on May 9, 2003 under American Association (AA)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release


DATE: May 9, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT: A major press conference featuring TWO exciting announcements:

-- A historical and unprecedented re-commitment to a community by a corporate citizen, our new corporate partner – the unveiling of the new stadium name and logo for a ballpark that will provide the people of Northwest Indiana with years of affordable family fun and quality sports entertainment.

-- The establishment – by the RailCats, the City of Gary, and our new corporate partner – of an exciting, new charitable foundation that will benefit the youth of Gary, Ind., for years to come.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Atop the first base dugout at one of the country's newest and nicest minor league ballparks, [insert name here Wednesday](Rain location: stadium concourse)

-- Take I-90 (Indiana Toll Road) to Broadway South, Then east on US12/20 (5th Avenue) to ballpark

-- Or, Take I-80/94 to I-65 North, then West on US 12/20 to ballpark

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are the new, professional minor league baseball team serving Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs. The RailCats' 90-game Northern League schedule includes 45 home games at [come and find out Wednesday], a charming, state-of-the-art ballpark, conveniently located next to the Indiana Toll Road, with easy access from I-65, 80/94 and the Chicago Skyway. A complete RailCats game schedule can be viewed on the RailCats website – www.railcatsbaseball.com. The RailCats play their inaugural home opener on Memorial Day, May 26, at 3 p.m. against the Schaumburg Flyers.




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