Pittsburgh Xplosion introduces hoops for heros

November 3, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Southern California Surf News Release


Pittsburgh, PA. The ABA Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today that it will honor local heroes by making free tickets available all season to police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and active members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The special offer is good for all of the team's home games at Mellon Arena and the Peterson Events Center. The free tickets, valued at $12.50 each, will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the Box Office the day of the game. To receive a free ticket, fans must present ID that confirms their current status in the police, fire service, EMS or military.

The offer starts with the Xplosion's next game, Wednesday, Nov 9 at Mellon Arena, where they will face the Lake Erie Rockers. Tip off is 7pm. The Xplosion features former NBA players Armon Gillam and Myron Brown and a blend of talented players with college and professional experience.

"The Pittsburgh Xplosion is proud to honor many heroes who protect and serve our communities throughout this region," said Xplosion GM and Owner Freddie Lewis. "Our Hoops for Heroes offer is our way of saying thanks to these outstanding men and women."

There is a limit of one free ticket per eligible person for each of the team's 17 remaining home games. Fan eligible for this offer will also have the option of receiving a $12.50 discount off the price of other Xplosion home game tickets which range from $25 to $55. This offer is good only at the Box Office; it does not apply to ticket purchased in advance or through Ticketmaster. To view the complete schedule and get more information on the Pittsburgh Xplosion, visit www.pittsburghxplosion.com. To purchase regular priced tickets, contact the Mellon Arena Box office at 412 323 1919 or Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or visit www.abalive.com. -

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