Yankees Legend to Appear at Volcanoes Stadium
July 27, 2011 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes News Release
The SALEM-KEIZER VOLCANOES are proud to announce that baseball legend DON LARSEN will be coming to Volcanoes Stadium on Tuesday, August 9th. Mr. Larsen's appearanceis featured on"Legends Night," an annual special event at the Stadium. Mr. Larsen will be signing free autographs on the concourse for approximately one hour before the game. After first pitch ceremonies, Mr. Larsen will continue signing autographs, and meeting fans, during the first several innings of the game.
The August 9thgame is between the Volcanoes and theEugene Emeraldsand starts at 6:35 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 PM.
Don Larsen played major league baseball from 1953 to 1967. On October 8, 1956, he became the only player in baseball history to pitch a perfect game in a World Series. Mr. Larsen played with eight different teams during his career, but is best known for his five seasons with the New York Yankees. It was with the Yankees that Don Larsen pitched his perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers that helped the Yankees capture World Series Championships in 1956. Larsen played with such greats as Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Gil McDougald, and Billy Martin. Mr. Larsen also played two and a half seasons with the San Francisco Giants (1962-4), the Volcanoes' Major League Affiliate, alongside Hall of Famers like Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, and Juan Marichal.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR ALL GAMES INCLUDING LEGENDS NIGHT
Tickets for all Volcanoes home games, including Don Larsen Night on Tuesday, August 9th, are now on sale at the Volcanoes Stadium box office. Tickets may also be reserved by phone, (503) 390-2225 ext. 3007, or online at www.volcanoesbaseball.com - Purchase your tickets in Advance of Game Day and Save $1.00 per ticket, making Upper Box Seats only $11, Reserved Seats $9, Outfield General Admission $7.
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