Totally Rad 80's Night Kicks Off Loaded Homestand
May 14, 2008 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, CA - The Fresno Grizzlies, following a nine-day trip to New Orleans and Oklahoma City, return to the friendly confines of Chukchansi Park on Thursday, May 15th to open a huge, eight-game homestand against Colorado Springs and Salt Lake.
The Grizzlies' third homestand of the 2008 season begins with one of the most talked about sports promotions of the spring, 'Totally Rad 80's Night Featuring Billy Zabka', presented by Nestle. Zabka, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, is perhaps best known for his 1980's movie roles including Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid. Zabka will sign autographs and participate in on-field entertainment on a night filled with 1980's music, imagery, trivia, and fashion.
Fans are encouraged to wear their most creative 80's outfit, and there will be prizes for the best of the best. Thursday, as always, is a Thirsty Thursday promotion presented by 104.1 'It Just Rocks', with $1 Tecate Light beers available until the 5th inning, and $1 sodas all night long.
On Friday, May 16th Fresno Grizzlies players and fans will be seeing pink! The Grizzlies will don pink jerseys in support of the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation for the second annual Pink at the Park. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Grizzlies' Orange-Out t-shirt, compliments of Rally's, while the first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative baseball courtesy of KISS Country. Immediately following the final out, fans will be treated to a fantastic Friday Night Fireworks show- presented by Bingham Toyota.
After the conclusion of fireworks, all of the game-worn pink Grizzlies jerseys will be up for grabs in a live auction. Proceeds from the jersey auction will go towards the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, which focuses on eradicating women's cancers and preventing domestic violence.
On Saturday, the first 2,500 Grizzlies' fans into Chukchansi Park will receive a t-shirt replica of the Fresno home-white jersey with Pat Misch's name and number 16 on the back, presented by Kellogg's and Save Mart Supermarkets. Misch, now in the starting rotation for the San Francisco Giants, garnered over 40% of an online vote to choose which player would be featured on the t-shirt jersey.
Sunday, May 18th, a Save Mart Sunday at the ballpark, will give fans an opportunity to see both the future and the past of San Francisco Giants' baseball. Will 'The Thrill' Clark will appear and sign autographs for fans thanks to Little Caesars. Clark was a six-time All-Star, and the MVP of the 1989 NLCS for the Giants. After Sunday's game, Del Taco gives kids the opportunity to run the bases at Chukchansi Park.
On Monday, May 19th, the Grizzlies welcome the Salt Lake Bees to Fresno. Fans can take advantage of the best deal in baseball, the Monday Madness package, presented by Wienerschnitzel. Two tickets, two hot dogs, two sodas, and two Island Waterpark passes, all for just $14.
Tuesday is Making the Grade Day at Chukchansi Park, with a special 12:05pm start time. Additionally, like all Tuesdays at the Park, May 20th is a Taco Tuesday, presented by 95.7 The Fox, where all tacos, taquitos, churros (all game long), and 16oz Tecate beers (until 1:00pm) are just $2. May 21st is Way Back Wednesday, presented by The Fresno Bee, where kids 12-and-under, seniors (55+), and military personnel (with valid ID) can take advantate of $1 tickets.
The Grizzlies bring the eight-game homestand full circle by ending the Salt Lake series on Thirsty Thursday, presented by 104.1 'It Just Rocks'. 12oz. Tecate Light beers are available until the 5th inning for just $1, and dollar-sodas are available all night long.
The Fresno Grizzlies open their third homestand of the season tomorrow, Thursday, May 15th, at Chukchansi Park. For more information regarding tickets, promotions, and Grizzlies' baseball, visit fresnogrizzlies.com or call the front office at 559.320.HITS.
Pacific Coast League Stories from May 14, 2008
- Sunny Weather, Military Appreciation Night On Tap For Beavers Homestand - Portland Beavers
- Rainiers to have Food Free Zone to focus on Food Allergies with children - Tacoma Rainiers
- Totally Rad 80's Night Kicks Off Loaded Homestand - Fresno Grizzlies
- Eric Chavez Scheduled to Begin Rehab Appearance Thursday at Raley Field - Sacramento River Cats
- Angels Option Morales and O'Day to Salt Lake - Salt Lake Bees
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