NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Now Batting...The Baracklyn Cyclones

Published on June 19, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


Brooklyn, NY, June 17, 2009 - For one night this summer, the Brooklyn Cyclones will be transformed into the Baracklyn Cyclones, honoring the 44th President of the United States with a night of patriotic partying at the ballpark. The landmark game will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd - the "Inaugural Tuesday" of the 2009 New York-Penn League season - and will feature, among other highlights:

- Alternate red, white, and blue jerseys adorned with the team's new name

- FREE Barack Obama bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans in attendance, featuring the President in a Baracklyn Cyclones Jersey

- Universal Health Care: Free Band-Aids to the first 500 fans

- Naming Rights: Anyone named Barack gets in for free

- Joe the Plumber special: any plumber named Joe gets two free tickets - one for himself, and one to "spread the wealth" with a friend

- Bi-Partisan Consolation Prize: anyone named McCain or Palin will get a free Bleacher Seat

- A clear-cut Exit Strategy: fans will receive American Flags and discount coupons as they leave the ballpark In addition, the Cyclones will hold four seats directly behind home plate, Row A, Seats 1-4, for the new First Family, should they decide to attend the festivities. "Barack Obama has energized and captivated the entire country, and we are proud to support our new president as America enters a new era in its history," said Cyclones General Manager Steve Cohen. "The similarities between his name and our home borough opened up avenues for the Cyclones to incorporate that support in interesting and humorous ways."

Game-worn jerseys from the one-of-a-kind night will be auctioned off throughout the game, with proceeds being donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides comprehensive scholarships and support services to minority students enrolled at institutions of higher education.

Seats for the game are sold out, but Standing Room Only tickets are still available. Single game tickets this season range from $8-15. For more details, or to purchase tickets, visit brooklyncyclones.com or call 718-37-BKLYN.

The Brooklyn Cyclones are a Short-Season Class A affiliate of the New York Mets. In its first eight seasons of play, the team has drawn nearly 2.5 million total fans to Coney Island's KeySpan Park. The Cyclones have advanced to the postseason five times, and won a league championship in 2001.

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