U.S. Military All-Stars Coming to Kannapolis

Published on April 26, 2016 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The U.S. Military All-Stars are bringing "competitive, exciting, must-see patriotic entertainment enjoyed by millions" to Kannapolis on Saturday, June 3, for a special baseball game benefiting individual Wounded Warriors, State Department and Department of Defense and Recruiting. The "Red, White, and Blue Tour" is coming to Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System as the Charlotte Crushers take on the U.S. Military All-Stars for an All-American baseball game.

Tickets can be purchased for only $7 at the F&M Bank Box Office on the day of the game. Gates open on June 3 at 6:00 p.m. with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System, home of the Kannapolis Intimidators.

Leading up to the game, fans can enjoy a ceremony to honor United States veterans, the Armed Forces, and the nation. The ceremony, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., will open with a Walk of Honor to pay respect to all the men and women who have served in uniform. "Old Glory," the passing of the flag, will follow the salute to veterans leading up to the Star Spangled Banner.

For more than 25 years, the U.S. Military All-Stars have been a modern-day barnstorming team promoting awareness for the honorable sacrifices of the American Armed Forces. The 28-man team is made up of active-duty servicemen who represent each branch of the United State Military.

As part of the "Red, White and Blue Tour," fans will have the opportunity to take pictures and collect autographs from both the U.S. Military All-Stars and the Charlotte Crushers. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact crushersbaseball16@gmail.com.

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