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01-29-2002, 08:48 PM
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News
1/29/2002 12:00 pm ET
A's Announce 2002 Promotional Schedule
Four Bobblehead Doll Days and Three Firework Shows Highlight on the Schedule
Media Relations
OaklandAthletics.com
OAKLAND, Calif. - Four bobblehead doll days and three post-game firework shows highlight the Oakland Athletics 2002 promotional schedule, the club announced today.
Fans will be treated to no less than 27 promotional dates during the 2002 season, beginning on Opening night against the Texas Rangers on April 1, when the first 40,000 fans through the gates will received an A's magnetic schedule, courtesy of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The A's will be giving away popular bobblehead dolls on four dates during the season - April 27th vs. Chicago (Tim Hudson), May 25th vs. Tampa Bay (Eric Chavez), July 7th vs. Kansas City (Catfish Hunter) and September 1 vs. Minnesota (TBA).
Fans will also be treated to three Pyrospectacular Shows during the season, May 24th vs. Tampa Bay, July 5th vs. Kansas City and August 31st vs. Minnesota. The A's will hold the Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on September 15th as the A's meet the Seattle Mariners beginning at 1:05 pm. Breast Cancer Awareness Day is designed to honor breast cancer survivors, educate fans about breast health and raise money for the fight against breast cancer.
Tickets for A's Spring Training home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium are currently on sale through the team's website - oaklandathletics.com - and at tickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased by phoning (925) 762-2277 or (800) 225-2277. Fans may purchase tickets at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium Box Office beginning on Friday, February 1. The A's open their Spring Training schedule on February 28 against the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale.
A's 2002 Promotional Schedule
Date Day Opponent Time Promotion Distribution
Apr. 1 Mon Texas 7:05 Opening Night 40,000 fans
Apr. 20 Sat Anaheim 1:05 A's Car Flag 15,000 fans
Apr. 21 Sun Anaheim 5:05 A's Umbrella by Plumbers Union 342
15,000 fans
Apr. 27 Sat Chicago 1:05 Tim Hudson Bobblehead Day by Pepsi
15,000 fans
Apr. 28 Sun Chicago 1:05 A's Sports Watch by Round Table Pizza
10,000 kids
May 11 Sat Toronto 1:05 Stadium Cooler Bag 15,000 fans
May 12 Sun Toronto 1:05 Visor Day by Macy's / Oakland A's 5K Run by Macy's 15,000 fans
May 24 Fri Tampa Bay 6:05 Pyrospectaculars Show
May 25 Sat Tampa Bay 1:05 Eric Chavez Bobblehead Day by Pepsi 15,000 fans
June 7 Fri Houston 7:05 Macy's Night
June 9 Sun Houston 1:05 Little League Day
July 4 Thu Kansas City 6:35 Beer Festival (4-6:35 pm) / A's Red, White & Blue Cap 15,000 fans
July 5 Fri Kansas City 6:05 Pyrospectaculars Show
July 6 Sat Kansas City 1:05 Barry Zito T-Shirt Day 10,000 kids
July 7 Sun Kansas City 1:05 Catfish Hunter Bobblehead Day
15,000 fans
July 20 Sat Texas 6:05 Wine Festival (4-6:00 pm)July 21 Sun Texas 1:05 FujiFilm Player Photo Day
July 31 Wed Cleveland 12:35 Root Beer Float Day
Aug. 3 Sat Detroit 1:05 Hot Wheels Day
Aug. 4 Sun Detroit 1:05 Cap Day 15,000 fans
Aug. 17 Sat Chicago 1:05 KidsFest (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
Aug. 18 Sun Chicago 1:05 Baseball Card Day by Plumbers Union 342
Aug. 31 Sat Minnesota 6:05 Pyrospectaculars Show
Sept. 1 Sun Minnesota 1:05 Bobblehead Day 15,000 fans
Sept. 14 Sat Seattle 1:05 Bucket Cap 15,000 fans
Sept. 15 Sun Seattle 1:05 Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Sept. 22 Sun Texas 1:05 Fan Appreciation Day
Dollar Wednesdays: For every Wednesday home game, fans may purchase $1.00 tickets (Plaza Outfield or Upper Reserved) and $1.00 hot dogs. Dates, times, giveaways and events are tentative and subject to change.
News
1/29/2002 12:00 pm ET
A's Announce 2002 Promotional Schedule
Four Bobblehead Doll Days and Three Firework Shows Highlight on the Schedule
Media Relations
OaklandAthletics.com
OAKLAND, Calif. - Four bobblehead doll days and three post-game firework shows highlight the Oakland Athletics 2002 promotional schedule, the club announced today.
Fans will be treated to no less than 27 promotional dates during the 2002 season, beginning on Opening night against the Texas Rangers on April 1, when the first 40,000 fans through the gates will received an A's magnetic schedule, courtesy of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The A's will be giving away popular bobblehead dolls on four dates during the season - April 27th vs. Chicago (Tim Hudson), May 25th vs. Tampa Bay (Eric Chavez), July 7th vs. Kansas City (Catfish Hunter) and September 1 vs. Minnesota (TBA).
Fans will also be treated to three Pyrospectacular Shows during the season, May 24th vs. Tampa Bay, July 5th vs. Kansas City and August 31st vs. Minnesota. The A's will hold the Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on September 15th as the A's meet the Seattle Mariners beginning at 1:05 pm. Breast Cancer Awareness Day is designed to honor breast cancer survivors, educate fans about breast health and raise money for the fight against breast cancer.
Tickets for A's Spring Training home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium are currently on sale through the team's website - oaklandathletics.com - and at tickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased by phoning (925) 762-2277 or (800) 225-2277. Fans may purchase tickets at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium Box Office beginning on Friday, February 1. The A's open their Spring Training schedule on February 28 against the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale.
A's 2002 Promotional Schedule
Date Day Opponent Time Promotion Distribution
Apr. 1 Mon Texas 7:05 Opening Night 40,000 fans
Apr. 20 Sat Anaheim 1:05 A's Car Flag 15,000 fans
Apr. 21 Sun Anaheim 5:05 A's Umbrella by Plumbers Union 342
15,000 fans
Apr. 27 Sat Chicago 1:05 Tim Hudson Bobblehead Day by Pepsi
15,000 fans
Apr. 28 Sun Chicago 1:05 A's Sports Watch by Round Table Pizza
10,000 kids
May 11 Sat Toronto 1:05 Stadium Cooler Bag 15,000 fans
May 12 Sun Toronto 1:05 Visor Day by Macy's / Oakland A's 5K Run by Macy's 15,000 fans
May 24 Fri Tampa Bay 6:05 Pyrospectaculars Show
May 25 Sat Tampa Bay 1:05 Eric Chavez Bobblehead Day by Pepsi 15,000 fans
June 7 Fri Houston 7:05 Macy's Night
June 9 Sun Houston 1:05 Little League Day
July 4 Thu Kansas City 6:35 Beer Festival (4-6:35 pm) / A's Red, White & Blue Cap 15,000 fans
July 5 Fri Kansas City 6:05 Pyrospectaculars Show
July 6 Sat Kansas City 1:05 Barry Zito T-Shirt Day 10,000 kids
July 7 Sun Kansas City 1:05 Catfish Hunter Bobblehead Day
15,000 fans
July 20 Sat Texas 6:05 Wine Festival (4-6:00 pm)July 21 Sun Texas 1:05 FujiFilm Player Photo Day
July 31 Wed Cleveland 12:35 Root Beer Float Day
Aug. 3 Sat Detroit 1:05 Hot Wheels Day
Aug. 4 Sun Detroit 1:05 Cap Day 15,000 fans
Aug. 17 Sat Chicago 1:05 KidsFest (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
Aug. 18 Sun Chicago 1:05 Baseball Card Day by Plumbers Union 342
Aug. 31 Sat Minnesota 6:05 Pyrospectaculars Show
Sept. 1 Sun Minnesota 1:05 Bobblehead Day 15,000 fans
Sept. 14 Sat Seattle 1:05 Bucket Cap 15,000 fans
Sept. 15 Sun Seattle 1:05 Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Sept. 22 Sun Texas 1:05 Fan Appreciation Day
Dollar Wednesdays: For every Wednesday home game, fans may purchase $1.00 tickets (Plaza Outfield or Upper Reserved) and $1.00 hot dogs. Dates, times, giveaways and events are tentative and subject to change.