Toros Announce Final Game At Hi Corbett Field
July 19, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Tucson Toros News Release
Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Toros announcedtoday that the team will cease operation at Hi Corbett Field following a North American League authorized game of the Tucson Toros for a final Thirsty Thursday at Hi Corbett Field July 21, 2011. The North American League Scorpions will play as the Tucson Toros under Toros Skipper Tim Johnson.
Co-managing will be Major League Baseball's icon and TV celebrity Jose Canseco, along with (his brother) Ozzie Canseco. Tucson Toros will play a double header against Kevin Costner's minor league team the Lake County Fielders. This is an official North American League game for the final Thirsty Thursday at Hi Corbett Field. Gates open at 4:30 pm.
At 5:00 will be the "Happy Hour Game," and at 7:00 the Toros will host a "Farewell Celebration"followed by the final gameat 7:30. "Come say goodbye to your Tucson Toros in a final Toast to an era of minor league baseball onThirsty Thursday," invites Sean Smock, General Manager. "All team apparel, hats, shirts, jerseys and more will be sold at blow out discounted prices."
The Tucson Toros elected to go on hiatus during the 2011season due to the temporary stay of the Triple A Padres at Kino Sports Complex. However, the Organization has continued to operate baseball and community events at Hi Corbett Field in order to continue business, employ staff and maintain license requirements. Recently, the Toros have been asked to vacate Hi Corbett Field by its landlord City of Tucson.
Toros Owner Jay Zucker contends, however, that their Organization is in compliance with the terms of the License.
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