YORK COUNTY ALL-STARS TO FACE UNITED STATES MILITARY ALL-STARS
Friday, July 3, 2009
Showdown On Independence Day Weekend Set For Sovereign Bank Stadium
Friday, July 3, 2009
Showdown On Independence Day Weekend Set For Sovereign Bank Stadium
BUY TICKETS NOW! 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, four team members of the 25-person Military All-Stars hail from Pennsylvania. Those include Lt. Will Sheehan, USN (Philadelphia), (MA2) Rob Ferraro, USN, AMS3 Damon Smith, USN (Bethel), and Northern York HS Graduate A1C Jody Roof, USAF. The team's manager is former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ivan Cruz. BUY TICKETS NOW! 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 They are extremely popular with fans and feature historical references to American history, blending names of events with numbers on the backs of the jerseys.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. BUY TICKETS NOW! 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 BY CLICKING HERE, by calling 717-801-HITS, or in person at the Apple Chevrolet Ticket Office. The First Cap Team Store will honor a 10% discount with a Military ID card on Friday. BUY TICKETS NOW! |
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