AtL York Revolution

York County All-Stars to Face U.S. Military All-Stars

Published on May 6, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
York Revolution News Release


(York, Pa.): Another marquee baseball exhibition is coming to Sovereign Bank Stadium this summer, as the York County All-Stars will make an encore appearance in downtown York, this time facing the famed United States Military All-Stars, as part of their historic "Red, White and Blue Tour". The showdown is set for Friday, July 3, and will take place under the lights at the beautiful home of the York Revolution, with a 7 p.m. first pitch scheduled, and fireworks following the game to kick off the holiday weekend in style.

The game will be a nice welcome home for members of the United States Military team, especially given York's connection as First Capital of the United States, and its geographic location, just miles east of Gettysburg. In fact, York was given a chance to host the event on Independence Day weekend because of its connection to United States history.

"We're honored to be in York for the Independence Holiday Weekend. York's history, large veteran population, and military partnerships with Johnson Controls and BAE give the game special meaning. We could have played anywhere on July 3rd. We wanted to come home to York," said Retired Lt. Commander Terry Allvord, founder of the U.S. Military All-Stars and a Chester, PA native.

The United States Military All-Stars are a travelling team that plays around the country as part of the historic "Red, White and Blue Tour". The team is comprised of members of all facets of the United States Armed Forces as well as first responders and the Intelligence Community. The team boasts players from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard who are able to gain some reprieve from their duties while participating in the tour. In addition to Allvord, three team members of the 25-person Military All-Stars hail from Pennsylvania. Those include Lt. Will Sheehan, USN (Philadelphia), (MA2) Rob Ferraro, USN and AMS3 Damon Smith, USN (Bethel). The team's manager is former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ivan Cruz.

They have left the war but not the military. Their uniforms are unique full camouflage-themed. They are extremely popular with fans and feature historical references to American history, blending names of events with numbers on the backs of the jerseys. They resonate with history that captures the imagination: D-Day. Four Score & Seven. Gettysburg. Bulge. Lincoln. Pearl Harbor. Ground Zero. Kennedy. Roosevelt.

Military baseball delivers competitive, exciting "must-see" patriotic entertainment enjoyed by millions, and the only team in history to feature players and coaches from all services. In 2009, the U.S. Military All-Stars celebrate their 20th season by visiting over 40 states and eight countries, competing against nearly 100 of the finest professional and summer collegiate organizations in the country. They even scrimmaged the Boston Red Sox earlier this year.

For the York County All-Stars, the roster will once again be split between players from the Susquehanna and Central Leagues, as it was for the exhibition game against the Revolution on April 18. Rosters may be adjusted slightly, however, as many talented college baseball players who play in the two leagues over the summer will be able to partake this time.

Tickets are $8 for the game and will go on sale Friday, May 15. Revolution package ticket-holders can buy tickets for just $4. Group tickets are available for $6. As with all Revolution home games, a $2 discount will be provided to all those showing military identification. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will once again go to the Veterans charities and Susquehanna and Central Leagues to benefit their scholarship funds. Fans can purchase tickets online 24 hours per day at YorkRevolution.com, by calling 717-801-HITS, or in person at the Apple Chevrolet Ticket Office.

The Revolution have forged a terrific partnership with the Susquehanna and Central Leagues in 2009, reaching more and more baseball fans throughout York County and the surrounding area. The July 3 exhibition is one of four events at Sovereign Bank Stadium this summer involving the York County All-Stars. The All-Stars took part in the exhibition against the Revolution at Fan Fest in April, and the Susquehanna and Central Leagues will square off against each other in both the County Championships, and the All-Star Game between the two leagues at Sovereign Bank Stadium this summer.

Fans can click the following web link to view the U.S. Military All-Stars' television commercial: http://www.mrbritton.com/USMA/ESPN_30_SPOT.wmv.

All tickets for the 2009 season are now on sale.

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