SWB Yankees Autograph Party July 31st

Published on July 28, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees News Release


Moosic, PA - On Saturday, July 31, fans will converge on PNC Field to meet their favorite Triple-A Yankees players and bid on sports memorabilia at the annual Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Autograph Party & Auction. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m. as fans will be able to browse the wide variety of silent auction items displayed throughout the stadium concourse.

More than 100 auction items will be on the block including signed items from Stephen Strasburg, Mariano Rivera, CC Sabathia, Reggie Jackson and Curtis Granderson plus numerous game used bats, jerseys, gift certificates from local merchants and much more.

Your favorite Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees players and coaches will be signing autographs beginning at 2:00 p.m. at six autograph tables located throughout the facility.

Admission to the event is only $5 which includes one randomly assigned autograph table featuring 3-4 players/staff. Additional tables may be purchased for $5 once inside the facility.

The silent auction will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

For the first time ever, there will also be a silent auction taking place during the 7:05 game that evening vs. Syracuse. If you miss out on an item during the afternoon event, fans can still bid on a number of game used items, signed items as well as donated items from local merchants.

All proceeds from this year's Autograph Party and Auction will be donated to the Pediatric programs at Allied Rehab and John Heinz Rehab. These Outpatient Pediatric Programs are dedicated to the growth and development of children. The pediatric therapists are part of a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessments and interventions for children from birth to adulthood. Some of these programs include: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, social skills group and ADD and LD testing.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the PNC Field box office or by calling 570-969-2255. More information and a complete list of auction items can be found by visiting www.swbyankees.com



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