BayBears to host celebrity softball game Saturday at Hank Aaron Stadium

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MOBILE, Ala. (June 13, 2017) – The Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, will be hosting a celebrity softball game Saturday at Hank Aaron Stadium as a fundraiser to benefit the Westside Buddy Ball League.

The game features local former Alabama and Auburn football stars, as well as current and retired professional athletes. Celebrities include A.J. McCarron, Jon Lieber, Nick Fairley, D.J. Fluker, Kevin Norwood, Reese Dismukes, and more. Local media personalities will also take part in the game.

There will be a special meet-and-greet autograph session with the athletes following game from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in the Cytranet Event Center. Donations will be accepted for autographs, with proceeds benefitting Westside Buddy Ball.

Gates to Hank Aaron Stadium open at 4:00 p.m., and tickets are available for as low as $7 (advance) and $8 (day of the game). Fans may also purchase $10 fundraiser tickets, with $5 of each ticket benefitting Westside Buddy Ball (Contact Rochelle Jordan: 251-605-5939 or rochellejdn@aol.com). All tickets purchased include both the celebrity game at 4:30 p.m. and the BayBears game against the Biloxi Shuckers at 7:05 p.m.

A silent auction will be held during both games. Items include former BayBears memorabilia, items from A.J. McCarron, Jon Lieber, and more. The game also features $1 concessions night, with $1 hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and sodas.

The BayBears host 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 4. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Season tickets and group and hospitality offerings for the 2017 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).

About the Mobile BayBears

The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles of Anaheim and play their games at beautiful Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 150 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy, Carlos Gonzalez, and Justin Upton. For more information on the Mobile BayBears and Hank Aaron Stadium, please visit MobileBayBears.com, call (251) 479-BEAR (2327), or contact Steve Goldberg via email at Steve@MobileBayBears.com.

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BayBears Honor Military with POW/MIA Seat

Navy Federal Credit Union has partnered with the BayBears to honor those who did not return.

Mobile-BayBears-logoThe BayBears are proud to announce a partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union to paint seat 1, row 1, in section 107, black with the POW/MIA logo and remain unoccupied for all eternity to honor all American soldiers who never returned.

“This is a very special announcement for a number of reasons, first and foremost we wanted to find a way in our ballpark to permanently recognize the sacrifices of those who protect our freedom. There is a strong military influence in this region and that made finding the right way to show our respect very important to our staff. The seat in section 107, row 1, seat 1, is now a tribute seat that will never be sat in, but it will never be empty,” BayBears General Manger Heath Bennett said.

Navy-Federal-Credit-Union-logoThe BayBears will hold a ceremony to unveil the seat at the home opener, Wednesday, April 10 during the pre-game festivities. Active military and veterans will be in attendance to help dedicate the seat to the over 92,000 missing American soldiers. The BayBears will be installing the seat next week.

“The Black Seat not only conveys a powerful message to BayBears fans, it allows Navy Federal Credit Union to express our gratitude to the men and women of the armed forces who sacrifice for us everyday,” said Jeanette Mack, Manager of Corporate Communications for Navy Federal Credit Union.

Navy Federal Credit Union will also host Tribute to Our Troops, A Season Long Tribute. The Tribute includes providing complimentary tickets to all active, reserve or retired members of the military, and hosting different branches of the United States Military throughout the season.

The Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps. and Coast Guard will all have their own night at The Hank, and will consist of different military themed promotions, as well as fun interactive tables throughout the concourse.

This article originally appeared on the BayBears’ website.

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BayBears, BMW of Mobile Team-Up for Charity

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In honor of Black History Month, the Mobile BayBears, The Hank Aaron Childhood Home and Museum and BMW of Mobile have joined forces for a greater cause.

For the entire month of February, with each vehicle sold, BMW of Mobile will make a donation to the Hank Aaron Childhood Home and Museum. “This is our way of giving back to the community and celebrate Black History Month,” BMW of Mobile general manager Lloyd Steeves said. “We are honored to partner with the Hank Aaron Childhood Home and Museum and support their efforts in assisting our at-risk youth.”

The Hank Aaron Childhood Home and Museum, through its partnership with the Mobile County Public School System and Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama, provide at-risk in our community a historic look at the life and career of Hank Aaron, which hopefully inspires them to chase their dreams.

“We are very thankful for the support of BMW of Mobile during Black History Month,” BayBears President/COO Bill Shanahan said. “This donation will further our efforts in impacting the lives of children in our community.”

For more information, please contact Lloyd Steeves (BMW of Mobile) at (251) 476-2550 or Bill Shanahan (BayBears Charities) at (251) 479-2327.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Mobile BayBears. Click here to view the original story.

BayBears to Honor MLK with Free Museum Admission

The Mobile BayBears, Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year, will grant free admission to the Hank Aaron Childhood Home & Museum on Monday, January 16th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

The Hank Aaron Childhood Home & Museum was opened to the public on April 14, 2010 and is located at Hank Aaron Stadium. This is the actual home that Hank Aaron and his family lived in which was built by his father, Herbert Aaron. Numerous artifacts are on display from his career including a number of items on loan from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Museum is a tribute to the values, ethics and passion of Mobile’s own, Hank Aaron.

To pay tribute to the efforts of Dr. King, the BayBears would like to offer our hometown the opportunity to visit the Hank Aaron Childhood Home & Museum free of charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, January, 16th. For more information, please call 251.479.2327 or go to www.mobilebaybears.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Mobile BayBears. Click here to view the original story.

Hank Aaron Stadium turns into doctors office with flu shots

The Mobile BayBears and the Mobile County Health Department joined together to help the community on Wednesday as the parking lot of Hank Aaron Stadium to into a doctor’s office for people wishing to receive flu shots.

Lines began forming before the gates opened at 7:30 a.m. and by 11:30, nearly 1,600 shots were given out to the public.

“We had such a great turnout and we couldn’t be more pleased with its success,” Monica Knight, Director of Disease Control for the Mobile Department of Public Health said. “We would like to thank the BayBears for all of their help in making this a successful event.”