Season-Long Celebrations, Promos Mark Riders' 15th Anniversary Season in 2018
March 20, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - Fifteen seasons, 2,096 games, 520 players, nearly eight million fans and countless unforgettable moments all come together in 2018 as the Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, celebrate their 15th Anniversary Season presented by Mayfield Creamery.
The journey through RoughRiders' history lasts all season, as the club remembers many of the best players, coaches, moments and milestones in the club's first 15 years in Frisco. Fans are in store for special video tributes, guest appearances and other in-game commemorations to spotlight 15 years' worth of memories on the field, in the stands and around the community.
RoughRiders fans can also get in on the fun by selecting the 15th Anniversary Dream Team. Fans can vote on their favorite all-time Riders at every position through ballots available online and at games at Dr Pepper Ballpark this season. Fans can also register to win special prizes, including tickets, by voting online.
The 15th Anniversary Celebration Weekend (Aug. 3-5) is the grand culmination of the season-long walk down memory lane. As part of Celebration Weekend, the franchise will unveil the 15th Anniversary Dream Team, welcome back former players and recognize those lasting moments in the franchise's storied past with special presentations throughout Dr Pepper Ballpark.
The festivities are only part of the fun that weekend. The Riders have three must-have giveaways planned, highlighted by a Mt. SLUGmore bobblehead on Saturday, Aug. 4, immortalizing four of the best hitters in franchise history - Ian Kinsler, Joey Gallo, Chris Davis and Adrian Gonzalez . The other two giveaways are a Riders Dream Team T-shirt (Aug. 3) and a Riders Dream Team Card Set (Aug. 5).
The 15th Anniversary Season also affords the Riders a chance to celebrate their longstanding commitment to the community by partnering with a wide array of area non-profit organizations. Each of the organizations listed below takes center stage for selected games in 2018, with enhanced promotion on the ballpark's video and LED boards, proceeds from the 50/50 raffle, and a chance to join the in-game entertainment and skits. The Riders front office staff will also dedicate at least 15 volunteer hours to these organizations.
April 9: Make-A-Wish Monday benefitting Make-A-Wish - North Texas
April 10: Special Olympics Night at the Ballpark benefitting Special Olympics Texas
May 1: American Red Cross Night at the Ballpark benefitting Red Cross of North Texas
May 7: Swinging for a Miracle Night benefitting Miracle League of Frisco
May 29: Food Bank Night benefitting North Texas Food Bank and presented by Whataburger
June 1: Strikeout Cancer Weekend benefitting National Breast Cancer Foundation
June 2: Strikeout Cancer Weekend benefitting Rumble Against Cancer
June 3: Strikeout Cancer Weekend benefitting Team Holly Foundation (Ovarian Cancer)
June 11: Bark in the Park benefitting Operation Kindness
July 2: Home Run for Life Night benefitting Children's Health?
July 3: Stars and Stripes Celebration benefitting Disabled American Veterans Department of Texas
July 23: United Way Ballpark Day benefitting United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
July 24: Bark in the Park benefitting SPCA of Texas
Aug. 14: Collin County Homeless Coalition Night at the Ballpark benefitting Collin County Homeless Coalition
Aug. 27: American Heart Association Night at Ballpark benefitting American Heart Association
Aug. 28: Kids Takeover Night benefitting Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County
A special "15 for 15" miniseries will also look back on milestones in franchise history, such as the construction of Dr Pepper Ballpark and the many fan improvements over the years, the 2004 Texas League championship and the three Texas League All-Star Games played in Frisco. The club will also reminisce about some of the legendary players in Riders history, such as Elvis Andrus , Derek Holland , Jurickson Profar , and the "DVD" trio of John Danks, Edinson Volquez and Thomas Diamond.
The Mayfield Creamery "Throwback Thursday" video series returns this year, with each of the 11 episodes highlighting a special moment in franchise history, such as Gallo hitting a walk-off home run in his first-ever game with the Riders, and A.J. Murray, Steve Karsay and Scott Feldman combining for a perfect game in 2005.
The RoughRiders open the franchise's 15th Anniversary Season on Thursday, April 5 at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Tickets for each of the 15th Anniversary Non-Profit Nights, the 15th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, single-game tickets for all 70 home games, as well as season tickets, group and hospitality packages, are available by calling (972) 731-9200, emailing info@ridersbaseball.com or visiting RidersBaseball.com.
About Mayfield Creamery
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