August 14, 2010 is The 15th Annual Judy Johnson Night to be held at the home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (WILMINGTON, DE). Players in Negro League uniforms. Former Negro League players in attendance for autographs for your donation. Large silent auction with much Negro League memorabilia, USPS postal cancellation. For tickets, click here.
For info email Gregg Truitt gregg.truitt@astrazeneca.com
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Showing posts with label Judy Johnson Night. Show all posts
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Friday, April 24, 2009
Fourteenth Annual "Judy Johnson Night, A Tribute to Negro League Baseball"
Honoring Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
Saturday, August 15th, 2009, 6:05 PM
Judy Johnson Field at Frawley Stadium
Wilmington, Delaware
Sponsored by the City of Wilmington & State of Delaware
See the Wilmington Blue Rocks play the Potomac Nationals dressed
in Negro League uniforms and hats.
Ticket information call 302)888-2583 or www.bluerocks.com
•Will give out a limited edition commemorative Negro League Baseball card of
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson to the first 5,000 fans in attendance. Nationally known
sports artist Mike Mellett from Covina, California donates his art work for the card
•Will introduce former Negro League players before the game. Many, including
Mamie Johnson will be available for autographs for a donation during the game.
•Will have a special postal cancellation to celebrate the event courtesy USPS.
•Will award scholarships in Judy Johnson’s memory.
•Will have a large silent auction of baseball memorabilia and the sale of
Negro League Jerseys and Jackets to benefit the scholarship program.
•Will have Ellen Rendle sell and autograph her book on Judy Johnson.
•Will have special vendors to sell replica Negro League memorabilia.
•Will have Mamie “Peanut” Johnson throw out the first ball.
•Will have a large Negro League History display courtesy of Ray Banks
The prime purpose of the night will be to keep Judy Johnson’s memory alive,
present scholarships in his name and to better educate the general public on the
interesting history of Negro League Baseball.
The City of Wilmington & State of Delaware will sponsor this event annually
For more information contact; Gregg Truitt, (302) 886-7519 or (302) 438-0458 or Joe Mitchell, (302) 478-8763
Saturday, August 15th, 2009, 6:05 PM
Judy Johnson Field at Frawley Stadium
Wilmington, Delaware
Sponsored by the City of Wilmington & State of Delaware
See the Wilmington Blue Rocks play the Potomac Nationals dressed
in Negro League uniforms and hats.
Ticket information call 302)888-2583 or www.bluerocks.com
•Will give out a limited edition commemorative Negro League Baseball card of
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson to the first 5,000 fans in attendance. Nationally known
sports artist Mike Mellett from Covina, California donates his art work for the card
•Will introduce former Negro League players before the game. Many, including
Mamie Johnson will be available for autographs for a donation during the game.
•Will have a special postal cancellation to celebrate the event courtesy USPS.
•Will award scholarships in Judy Johnson’s memory.
•Will have a large silent auction of baseball memorabilia and the sale of
Negro League Jerseys and Jackets to benefit the scholarship program.
•Will have Ellen Rendle sell and autograph her book on Judy Johnson.
•Will have special vendors to sell replica Negro League memorabilia.
•Will have Mamie “Peanut” Johnson throw out the first ball.
•Will have a large Negro League History display courtesy of Ray Banks
The prime purpose of the night will be to keep Judy Johnson’s memory alive,
present scholarships in his name and to better educate the general public on the
interesting history of Negro League Baseball.
The City of Wilmington & State of Delaware will sponsor this event annually
For more information contact; Gregg Truitt, (302) 886-7519 or (302) 438-0458 or Joe Mitchell, (302) 478-8763
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Annual Judy Johnson night with Wilmington Blue Rocks - August 16, 2008
The annual Judy Johnson Night with the Wilmington Blue Rocks will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2008. It will be a 6:05 pm game vs the Salem Avalanche. There will be a special Negro League pre-game ceremony at the game. Click here to purchase tickets to the event.
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