The promotional folks at the Brooklyn Cyclones are really wacky. Look what they've done now.
Brooklyn, NY, January 12, 2009 – For one night this summer, the
Brooklyn Cyclones will be transformed into the Baracklyn Cyclones,
honoring the 44th President of the United States with a night of
patriotic partying at the ballpark. The landmark game will take place
on Tuesday, June 23rd – the "Inaugural Tuesday" of the 2009 New
York-Penn League season – and will feature, among other highlights:
Brooklyn Cyclones will be transformed into the Baracklyn Cyclones,
honoring the 44th President of the United States with a night of
patriotic partying at the ballpark. The landmark game will take place
on Tuesday, June 23rd – the "Inaugural Tuesday" of the 2009 New
York-Penn League season – and will feature, among other highlights:
. Alternate red, white, and blue jerseys adorned with the team's new name
. FREE Barack Obama bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans in attendance, featuring the President in a Baracklyn Cyclones Jersey
The Economic Stimulus Package: From 10am on January 20th – Inauguration
Day – to midnight on January 23rd, ticket prices for the June 23rd game
will be "rolled back" to the Cyclones' inaugural 2001 season rates: $10
Field Box Seats, $8 Box Seats, $5 Bleacher Seats. Beginning January
24th, tickets will be priced at regular 2009 rates ($15, $12, $8).
. FREE Barack Obama bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans in attendance, featuring the President in a Baracklyn Cyclones Jersey
The Economic Stimulus Package: From 10am on January 20th – Inauguration
Day – to midnight on January 23rd, ticket prices for the June 23rd game
will be "rolled back" to the Cyclones' inaugural 2001 season rates: $10
Field Box Seats, $8 Box Seats, $5 Bleacher Seats. Beginning January
24th, tickets will be priced at regular 2009 rates ($15, $12, $8).
. Universal Health Care: Free Band-Aids to the first 1,000 fans
. Naming Rights: Anyone named Barack gets in for free
.
Joe the Plumber special: any plumber named Joe gets two free tickets –
one for himself, and one to "spread the wealth" with a friend.
. Bi-Partisan Consolation Prize: anyone named McCain or Palin gets a free Bleacher Seat
. A clear-cut Exit Strategy: fans will receive American Flags and discount coupons as they leave the ballpark
In addition, the Cyclones will hold four seats directly behind
home plate, Row A, Seats 1-4, for the new First Family, should they
decide to attend the festivities.
home plate, Row A, Seats 1-4, for the new First Family, should they
decide to attend the festivities.
"Barack Obama has energized and captivated the entire country, and
we are proud to support our new president as America enters a new era
in its history," said Cyclones General Manager Steve Cohen. "The
similarities between his name and our home borough opened up avenues
for the Cyclones to incorporate that support in interesting and
humorous ways." Cohen further explained that "the President-elect's
message is one of change. In an effort to pay homage to that idea,
we're changing our prices, our policies, and the name of our team – for
one day, at least."
we are proud to support our new president as America enters a new era
in its history," said Cyclones General Manager Steve Cohen. "The
similarities between his name and our home borough opened up avenues
for the Cyclones to incorporate that support in interesting and
humorous ways." Cohen further explained that "the President-elect's
message is one of change. In an effort to pay homage to that idea,
we're changing our prices, our policies, and the name of our team – for
one day, at least."
Game-worn jerseys from the one-of-a-kind night will be auctioned
off throughout the game, with proceeds being donated to the Jackie
Robinson Foundation, which provides comprehensive scholarships and
support services to minority students enrolled at institutions of
higher education.
off throughout the game, with proceeds being donated to the Jackie
Robinson Foundation, which provides comprehensive scholarships and
support services to minority students enrolled at institutions of
higher education.
The team is also launching a new site, baracklyncyclones.com, with progress updates, photos, blog entries, and a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the Baracklyn promotion.
Thanks to the Cyclones' Economic Stimulus Package, fans can
purchase tickets to the June 23rd game beginning on Inauguration Day,
January 20th, at 10am, by calling 718-507-TIXX or online at brooklyncyclones.com or baracklyncyclones.com.
purchase tickets to the June 23rd game beginning on Inauguration Day,
January 20th, at 10am, by calling 718-507-TIXX or online at brooklyncyclones.com or baracklyncyclones.com.
The Brooklyn Cyclones are a Short-Season Class A affiliate of
the New York Mets. In its first eight seasons of play, the team has
led the New York-Penn League, and the entire Short-Season
classification, in attendance each year, drawing nearly 2.5 million
total fans to Coney Island's KeySpan Park. The Cyclones have advanced
to the postseason five times, and won a league championship in 2001.
the New York Mets. In its first eight seasons of play, the team has
led the New York-Penn League, and the entire Short-Season
classification, in attendance each year, drawing nearly 2.5 million
total fans to Coney Island's KeySpan Park. The Cyclones have advanced
to the postseason five times, and won a league championship in 2001.