See Former ACC QBs Parker and Wilson Take on the 'Dads All Weekend
Published on April 7, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, N.C. - Two former ACC gridiron greats will show off their baseball skills at L.P. Frans Stadium this weekend when the Hickory Crawdads host the Asheville Tourists! Former Clemson QB Kyle Parker and former NC State QB Russell Wilson will lead the Tourists against the Crawdads in the season opening series in Hickory from Thursday - Sunday!
Both players were two-sport stars in their ACC days, and are now fully committed to baseball. Parker hit 20 homers and batted .344 in his final baseball season at Clemson, after tossing 12 touchdowns for the football team and leading them to a 6-6 regular season record and an appearance in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Parker was selected by the Rockies in the 2010 June draft and will man the outfield as he climbs through the Colorado system.
Wilson debuted with the Tri-City Dust Devils (Short-A) last season, following a two-sport career at NC State, where he was named to the All-ACC Football First Team in 2008 and Second Team in 2010. Wilson will primarily play second base in the Rockies organization after they drafted him in the fourth round last year.
Parker and Wilson will take on the 2011 Crawdads starting tonight withThirsty Thursday, featuring $1 beers and Pepsis presented by Buffalo Wild Wings and KICKS 103.3 FM. Tonight is also Sneak Peek Night and will include a post-game concert by Norva Jean Dreams. First Pitch is 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m.
The 'Dads Red Carpet Grand Opening will be on Friday with a spectacular post-game Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Crowne Plaza Hickory, Mister Tuxedo, and The Big Dawg 92.1 FM. Friday will also be The Cove Church Night at L.P. Frans! First Pitch is 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., and tickets are available right now on Hickorycrawdads.com , by calling (828) 322-3000, or at the 'Dads Ticket Office at L.P. Frans Stadium.
Get Tickets:
Individual tickets, Corporate partnerships, group outings and ticket plans for the 2011 season are available right now at the Crawdads Front Office or by calling (828) 322-3000. Also, purchase and print your tickets from the comfort of your home at Hickorycrawdads.com!
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