Great first day of bidding for tie-dye jerseys
August 7, 2005 - Eastern League (EL1)
Connecticut Defenders News Release
(Norwich, Conn.) -- Bidding is underway for the 2005 Norwich Navigators game-worn tie-dye jerseys which is part of the annual Grateful Dead theme night. The 2005 jerseys, however, are perhaps the most vibrant the Navigators have ever worn, helping to kick off a fast first day of bidding.
The Navigators wore the jerseys during their Saturday, August 6 game against the Harrisburg Senators with fans getting their first opportunity to begin the silent bidding during the game. The minimum bid was $80. The highest first day bid was $295 for the jersey of Catcher Chris Curry. The day is also highlighted by a Grateful Dead tribute band - the Zen Tricksters - which began a live concert at 5:30 p.m.
"This is a promotion that we began a couple years ago that has taken a huge leap forward this year with these eye-popping jerseys and the music of the Zen Tricksters," said Keith Hallal, Navigators General Manager.
The Navigators are the Double-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, celebrating their 11th season in Connecticut. Tickets for all home games are now available by calling 860-887-7962 or by visiting www.gators.com. Group outings, corporate picnics and skybox rentals are also currently on sale. In addition, appearances by both team mascots, Tater the Gator and Rally the Raven, are available for various children's events.
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