SL1 Jackson Generals

Ozzie Smith to visit Pringles Park

Published on July 28, 2004 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


(Jackson, TN) July 26 – The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx and Ashley Furniture Home Store have announced that baseball Legend and former Cardinal great Ozzie Smith will make a stop at Pringles Park on Monday, August 9th. Gates will open at 6:00 PM for the 7:05 PM game.

Ozzie Smith will be brought to Pringles Park through a partnership with Ashley Furniture Home Store and is scheduled to throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to the game with the Huntsville Stars before greeting and signing autographs for 125 randomly selected fans. Another 50 randomly selected fans will receive pre-signed Ozzie Smith Autographs during the game. In addition, Ashley Furniture Home Store will host a pre-game Private Reception with Ozzie Smith. Fans can go to Ashley Furniture in Jackson (1096 Vann Dr.) to enter to win tickets to the Private Reception (250 tickets to be given away), tickets to the game (750 tickets to be given away), as well as a room full of Ashley Furniture.

When asked about Ashley Furniture Home Store's involvement with the Ozzie Smith appearance, Shawn Roberts (Store Manager) replied, "It's a pleasure to bring in Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith to West Tennessee. This is one way to thank the community for supporting our business."

"This is a terrific opportunity to see one of the living legends of baseball. The partnership with Ashley Furniture Home Store made this special appearance by Ozzie Smith a reality," stated Diamond Jaxx General Manager Jeff Parker.

Tickets for the Monday, August 9th game with Ozzie Smith are on sale now at the Diamond Jaxx Box Office in person or by phone at 731 988-5299.

For additional information on the Ozzie Smith appearance, call the Diamond Jaxx at 731-988-5299 or visit our website at www.diamondjaxx.com.

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