Sandberg Not The Only Former Big League Player Coming To Beloit
March 21, 2007 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
Ryne Sandberg is not the only big name heading for Beloit this summer. Former Major League Catcher, Lance Parrish, will make an appearance at Pohlman Field this year as the new manager of the Great Lakes Loons. The Loons will take on the Snappers for a four game series July 21st through July 24th.
Parrish's career achievements include:
- 8 All-Star Game Appearances (1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, and 1990)
- 3-time Gold Glove Award Winner (1983, 1984, and 1985)
- World Series Ring with the Detroit Tigers (1984)
- Set American League Record for Home Runs (32) by a catcher in 1982 (since been eclipsed by Carlton Fisk and others)
During Lance's 19 year career he played for the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburg Pirates, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Nicknamed the "Big Wheel," Parrish was teammates with former stars Mike Schmidt, Dave Winfield, Kirk Gibson, Paul Molitor, Ken Griffey Jr., and Randy Johnson.
Contact the Snappers' Front Office at 608-362-2272, www.snappersbaseball.com, or 2301 Skyline Dr. in Beloit for information on how you can purchase tickets to see Lance Parrish (July 21-24) and other 2007 home games. In just 59 days, former Chicago Cub and new Peoria Chiefs' manager, Ryne Sandberg, comes to Beloit! Sandberg and his Chiefs will take on the Snappers on May 19-20 and again June 21-24. Get your tickets now!!!
Don't forget to purchase your tickets to "Meet the Team Night." This exciting event is set for Tuesday, April 3rd at Central Christian Church, located at 2460 Milwaukee Road in Beloit, and will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Adult tickets are $3, children ages 5-14 are $2, and children 4 and under are free. Enjoy a menu full of ballpark food for dinner and then take the time to get to know your 2007 Snappers.
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