Andre Dawson to Celebrate Hall of Fame Induction at Alexian Field
2/11/2010
Former Stars, Celebrities, and Teammates to Join in the
“Andre and Friends Celebrity Softball Event” on July 28th
(Schaumburg, IL) Alexian Field, home of the Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball Club (Northern League), will host a celebrity softball event for Andre Dawson on July 28, 2010, three days after his induction into The National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The gates at Alexian Field will open at 3:30 p.m. on July 28th for the “Andre and Friends Celebrity Softball Event”, which will include a 4:30 p.m. Northern League game between the Joliet Jackhammers and the Schaumburg Flyers, free autographs from Andre and Friends (during the Flyers game) at the FansEdge Autograph Pavilion, a special free commemorative souvenir for every fan in attendance, all culminating in a 7 inning softball game exhibition with baseball and celebrity legends.
“I can’t think of a better place to celebrate my induction and be with friends than the Chicago area” said Dawson, “The fans in Chicago hold such a special place in my heart, so I’m looking forward to coming home.”
Among Andre’s Friends currently scheduled to celebrate on July 28th at Alexian Field are former teammates and on-field opponents like Al Oliver, Bill Buckner, Bill Madlock, Bruce Sutter, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Doc Gooden, Don Zimmer, Dwight Smith, Gary Carter, Gary Sheffield, George Foster, Jerome Walton, Lee Smith, Leon "Bull" Durham, Mitch Williams, Steve Garvey, Vida Blue, and Warren Cromartie along with celebrity fans like Giuliana and Bill Rancic (E! News Channel) and George Wendt (Cheers), Steve McMichael and Otis Wilson ('85 Bears).
Ticket prices are $27.50 for reserved seat tickets and $22.50 for general admission. For continuing details on this event, log onto www.flyersbaseball.com, or call the Flyers ticket office at 847-891-2255.
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