GaryMrMets
03-26-2002, 11:49 PM
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News
3/26/2002 12:01 pm ET
Twins announce Opening Day plans
Team to Celebrate Fans During Home Opener Festivities
Minnesota Twins Media Relations
MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Twins, in conjunction with Opening Day sponsor Target Stores, announced today plans surrounding the team's 42nd annual home opener scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Friday, April 12 against the Detroit Tigers at the Metrodome.
In response to the strong fan support during an unsettling off-season, the Twins will dedicate all opening day festivities to their fans. Highlighting the fan celebration will be the selection of one lucky fan to throw out the ceremonial first pitch (fan to be selected through contest held in conjunction with WCCO Radio). Fans will also be the focus during pre-game introductions as fans of all ages will join members of the Twins starting lineup on the field in their respective positions for the singing of the National Anthem. The National Anthem will be performed by Hollywood legend and Golden Globe winner Ann-Margret.
Other pre-game highlights include a video tribute to Twins fans and players featuring local and national celebrities including President Bush, Pat O'Brien, Tom Lehman and Craig Kilborn. Twins of past and present will also address the crowd thanking the fans for their support of the franchise prior to the ballgame. The Brainerd High School Marching Band will perform on the field to open the night's pre-game festivities.
Opening Day activities will get underway early when the Twins team with WCCO Radio, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission and Volume Services America in presenting the seventh annual Breakfast on the Plaza. Fans are invited to stop by the Metrodome Plaza between 5 - 9 a.m. to receive complimentary coffee, breakfast food and newspapers. Free tickets for Opening Night will also be given away to random fans throughout the morning. Fans are also invited to attend one of two Opening Day Rallies -- one in Minneapolis emceed by Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer and one in St. Paul emceed by Twins broadcaster John Gordon, starting at Noon. (Rally locations and participating current and former players will be announced shortly).
All fans attending the Opening Night contest will receive a 2002 Twins Magnetic Schedule compliments of Rainbow Foods. The Metrodome Plaza will open at 4 p.m., with the popular local band of Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers performing a free concert from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Good seats remain available for Opening Night, as well as all Twins home games. Fans can charge their tickets over the phone by calling (612) 33-TWINS or (800) 33-TWINS. Tickets can also be purchased over-the-counter at the team's Metrodome ticket office, at either Twins Pro Shop location (City Center, Apple Valley and Roseville), or by logging on to www.twinsbaseball.com.
News
3/26/2002 12:01 pm ET
Twins announce Opening Day plans
Team to Celebrate Fans During Home Opener Festivities
Minnesota Twins Media Relations
MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Twins, in conjunction with Opening Day sponsor Target Stores, announced today plans surrounding the team's 42nd annual home opener scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Friday, April 12 against the Detroit Tigers at the Metrodome.
In response to the strong fan support during an unsettling off-season, the Twins will dedicate all opening day festivities to their fans. Highlighting the fan celebration will be the selection of one lucky fan to throw out the ceremonial first pitch (fan to be selected through contest held in conjunction with WCCO Radio). Fans will also be the focus during pre-game introductions as fans of all ages will join members of the Twins starting lineup on the field in their respective positions for the singing of the National Anthem. The National Anthem will be performed by Hollywood legend and Golden Globe winner Ann-Margret.
Other pre-game highlights include a video tribute to Twins fans and players featuring local and national celebrities including President Bush, Pat O'Brien, Tom Lehman and Craig Kilborn. Twins of past and present will also address the crowd thanking the fans for their support of the franchise prior to the ballgame. The Brainerd High School Marching Band will perform on the field to open the night's pre-game festivities.
Opening Day activities will get underway early when the Twins team with WCCO Radio, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission and Volume Services America in presenting the seventh annual Breakfast on the Plaza. Fans are invited to stop by the Metrodome Plaza between 5 - 9 a.m. to receive complimentary coffee, breakfast food and newspapers. Free tickets for Opening Night will also be given away to random fans throughout the morning. Fans are also invited to attend one of two Opening Day Rallies -- one in Minneapolis emceed by Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer and one in St. Paul emceed by Twins broadcaster John Gordon, starting at Noon. (Rally locations and participating current and former players will be announced shortly).
All fans attending the Opening Night contest will receive a 2002 Twins Magnetic Schedule compliments of Rainbow Foods. The Metrodome Plaza will open at 4 p.m., with the popular local band of Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers performing a free concert from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Good seats remain available for Opening Night, as well as all Twins home games. Fans can charge their tickets over the phone by calling (612) 33-TWINS or (800) 33-TWINS. Tickets can also be purchased over-the-counter at the team's Metrodome ticket office, at either Twins Pro Shop location (City Center, Apple Valley and Roseville), or by logging on to www.twinsbaseball.com.