Surf Dawgs celebrate Rickey Henderson with Bobble Head Saturday at 7:05 pm

June 10, 2005 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
San Diego Surf Dawgs News Release


San Diego Surf Dawgs and the Golden Baseball League on Saturday June 11th at Tony Gwynn Stadium in honoring the Man of Steal, Rickey Henderson. The entire game against the Long Beach Armada will focus on Rickey's hall of fame career. A voucher will be given out to the first 1,500 that enter the stadium for a limited edition Rickey Henderson bobble head, ten of them will be autographed by Henderson.

In between each inning, the Surf Dawgs will honor one of Rickey's records and achievements. There will be an on field presentation to Henderson and a tribute to the stolen base king. In addition, fans will be able to ask Rickey questions during the Question and Answer segment of the game. Game time is 7:05 pm with gates opening at 6:05 pm.

"This is a great opportunity for fans to come out and show Rickey how much they have enjoyed watching him play over his career," said Juliana Paoli, General Manager of the Surf Dawgs. "Tony Gwynn Stadium is such a personal setting to say thanks to Rickey and commend all his Major League records."

The Rickey Henderson bobble head, features Henderson in a Surf Dawgs uniform holding a base above his head, the same pose as when he broke the record. Rickey will personally sign ten of them that will be randomly put into the 1,500 giveaways. Fans at the game will receive a voucher for the bobble head that they can redeem in July.

"We only made a limited number of Rickey Henderson bobble heads and it will instantly become a collector's item," said Juliana Paoli, General Manager of the Surf Dawgs. "The only way to get your bobble head is by coming to the game and cheering on Rickey and the Surf Dawgs. So buy your tickets now and get to the park early."

Seats at Tony Gwynn Stadium are $6 for General Admission, $8 for Upper Reserved and $10 for Lower Reserved. Ticket Packages start as low as $30. For more information please contact Michael Stevens, Director of Ticket Sales at call (619) 282-HITS (4487) or email MStevens@goldenbaseball.com.



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