Record Crowd Opens Hens' 2012 Season
Published on April 6, 2012 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that the crowd on Friday, April 6 established a new single-game record for attendance. Today's game marked the start of the 11th season downtown at Fifth Third Field.
Two live bands, children's entertainment, the Opening Day Bash, and the launch of the new television pre-game show "Around The Bases" live from behind home plate on the newly renovated Club Level all added to the festivities.
A total of 13,227 fans enjoyed the perfect weather and the first regular season game of the year. This number surpassed the previous record of 13,200 established on May 14, 2010 when American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox performed the National Anthem.
Toledo Mud Hens President & General Manager Joe Napoli said, "It has been a tremendous week for our community. With the Tigers game on Wednesday and today's home opener, we have welcomed over 25,000 fans into Fifth Third Field. We are grateful for the continued support of the Toledo Mud Hens and this was a great way to start the 11th season downtown."
The sell-out was the 298th at Fifth Third Field.
Below is a list of the top 10 crowds in the history of Fifth Third Field:
1. April 6, 2012 13,227
2. May 14, 2010 13,200
3. April 16, 2009 13,100
4. April 14, 2011 12,825
5. April 3, 2008 12,750
6. April 8, 2010 12,711
7. April 13, 2007 12,600
8. April 6, 2006 12,500
9. April 15, 2005 12,500
April 8, 2004 12,250
International League Stories from April 6, 2012
- Bulls Go Extras Again But Fall to Braves - Durham Bulls
- G-Braves Outlast Durham 3-0 in 11 Innings - Gwinnett Stripers
- Knights Hold on for 6-5 Win on Friday - Charlotte Knights
- Toledo Takes Down Tribe 5-1 in 2012 Season Opener - Indianapolis Indians
- Hens Defeat Indianapolis in Front of Record Crowd - Toledo Mud Hens
- Chiefs Fall 3-1 to Red Wings - Syracuse Mets
- Record Crowd Opens Hens' 2012 Season - Toledo Mud Hens
- Bisons Add OF Raul Reyes from Binghamton - Buffalo Bisons
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo at Pawtucket (6:15pm) - Buffalo Bisons
- IronPigs Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bulls Prevail in 12 on Opening Night - Durham Bulls
- Durham Edges Gwinnett 4-3 in 2012 Season Opener - Gwinnett Stripers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
