SOVEREIGN BANK STADIUM OFFICIALLY BREAKS GROUND
Friday, September 29, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
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YORK, PA – September 29, 2006 – The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) and the York Revolution held the official groundbreaking for Sovereign Bank Stadium this afternoon. This marks another important milestone in the journey to bring baseball back to York.
“Breaking ground for Sovereign Bank Stadium is an exciting event that was a long time in the making. Today’s ceremony is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of all the people involved in bringing baseball back to York,” stated John D. Krout, YCIDA Chairman. “This project would not have been possible without the support of Representative Stephen Stetler and the York County Legislative Delegation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, York Professional Baseball and the generosity of our private contributors.” Construction on the 5,300+ seat stadium is currently underway and is scheduled to be completed in July 2007. One of the largest obstacles facing the project was overcome when the IDA announced early in September that the budget shortfall had been met. “When the future of the stadium was endangered by a $3 million shortfall, the YCIDA, York Professional Baseball and the private contributors stepped up to the plate. The dedication of the stakeholders to this project is the reason we are breaking ground today,” said Darrell Auterson, YCIDA Secretary/ YCEDC President. “I am so thrilled that professional baseball is coming back to York, the place where my career began,” said Brooks Robinson, who took part in the groundbreaking ceremonies by fielding a ceremonial ground ball. “Now that we have broken ground on Sovereign Bank Stadium, I can begin looking forward to Opening Day next season.” |
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