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Sprint Studio Grand Opening Friday

May 24, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


SOUNDSATIONAL - Plan to stop by Whataburger Field a little early Friday afternoon as the Hooks and ClearChannel Radio officially dedicate the Sprint Broadcast Studio. Prior to Corpus Christi's series opener with Springfield at 7:05, the studio will host K99's Big Frank Afternoon show between 3 and 6:30. Appearances by KKTX air personality Jim Lago and C101's Paula K, plus prize giveaways by KUNO (LaPreciosa) lead up to the Wachovia Securities Pregame Show with Matt Hicks at 6:45.

To purchase tickets for Friday's Hooks-Cardinals game, the first in a six-game, seven-day homestand, call 361-561-HOOK or log on to cchooks.com

FOLLOW THE FLAG - The Texas League Commemorative Ball and Flag Tour is coming to a Whataburger near you! Last Saturday, Hooks mascots Sammy Seagull and Rusty Hook, Whataguy and Texas League President Tom Kayser kicked off the 38-day, 15-stop, 2,500 mile trek to Whataburger restaurants in current and former Texas League cities.

The event culminates with the 71st Texas League All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 26th at Whataburger Field, where the flag will fly above the center field batters' eye and the commemorative ball will be used for the ceremonial first pitch. Read more at cchooks.com. PICK UP A PICKUP - Need a new truck? Enjoy baseball? We've got the sweepstakes for you. Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers and the Hooks are giving those age 21 and up the chance to win a 2007 Silverado Pickup Truck during the Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers Home Run Derby, June 26th at 6 p.m. Should one of the All-Stars participating in the Derby hit one of two designated targets beyond the fence, one of 11 names (one for each dealership) will be drawn as winner of the Silverado pickup.Check out the full story at cchooks.com AT&T TV GIVEAWAY - Have any plans for the last day of May? Join the Hooks and Arkansas Travelers next Thursday, May 31. It's a rare noon start at Whataburger Field and you could win one of nine 20-inch LCD flat panel televisions from AT&T.

"CLASSIC" PROGRAMS - Heading into college baseball's conference tournament weekend, Whataburger College Classic participants from past years and future events have packed Baseball America's Top 25. This week's poll features Rice and TCU, two-time entries, at No. 2 and 18, respectively. The champion of the inaugural Classic, Arizona State, sits at 7, while Arizona, which is lined up for '08, ranks 13. Oklahoma, slated for '10, checks in at 21. Outside of TAMUCC, Texas Tech is the only Whataburger College Classic team not in the current top 25.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - This week's Texas League All-Star spotlight is on Joe Morgan. A 10-time Major League All-Star and two-time NL MVP, Morgan played with the San Antonio Bullets in 1964 and was named Texas League MVP. He drove in the game-tying run in the sixth inning as the Texas Leaguers went on to beat the Houston Colt .45s 8-6 at the All-Star game in San Antonio. Over his 22-year MLB career, Morgan racked up 2,517 hits, 449 doubles, 268 homers, 1,133 RBI's and 689 stolen bases. He became the 11th second baseman elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990.

Morgan has since transitioned to the broadcast booth, joining Jon Miller for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball telecasts. He won Emmy awards in 1998 and 2005.

GIVEAWAY DAYS - Here's a rundown of what's in store for fans at Whataburger Field this homestand. For the complete Hooks 2007 Promotions Schedule, check out our Promotions Page.

5/26 Hooks Beach Towels (1st 2,500 fans) sponsored by Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers

5/27 Hooks Kids' Bank & Ball (1st 1,500 kids 12/under) sponsored by ValueBank Texas

5/30 Hooks Home Caps (1st 2,500 fans) sponsored by IBC Bank

5/31 School's Out Ballpark Blast sponsored by Reliant/AT&T

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