
SR Pro Baseball to Unveil Name and Logo
Published on January 3, 2007 under Frontier League (FL)
Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti News Release
Slippery Rock, PA -After two weeks and nearly 1,000 votes, the Name the Team contest for the new Frontier League team in Slippery Rock has concluded. The official team name, logo, and inaugural season souvenirs will be unveiled in a ceremony at Texas Roadhouse inside Clearview Mall in Butler at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9. Fans are invited to attend the announcement.
"We were pleasantly surprised at the number of fans who participated in the contest and look forward to seeing them at the ballpark this summer," commented Slippery Rock general manager Steve Tahsler. "We also would like to invite all area baseball fans to Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday for the official announcement."
A drawing amongst the fans who submitted the winning name will take place to determine the contest winner, who will receive four reserved tickets to Opening Night, be introduced during the pregame ceremonies along with the team, and participate in the ceremonial first pitch.
Slippery Rock Professional Baseball will begin its inaugural season on Wednesday, May 23, at the Washington Wild Things. The home opener will be on Tuesday, May 29, against the Florence Freedom. 32 home games will be played during the summer at Jack Critchfield Park on the campus of Slippery Rock University.
Additional information about Slippery Rock Professional Baseball can be found at www.srprobaseball.com or by contacting the team at 724-738-4903.
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