Strikeouts for Troops charity event
BARRY ZITO’S STRIKEOUTS FOR TROOPS TO BENEFIT FROM HOLIDAY CELEBRITY BASH ON DECEMBER 16
Sports Stars Team Together To Support Wounded U.S Troops and Their Families
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito’s Strikeouts For Troops™ will benefit from a sports-celebrity studded Holiday Celebrity Bash at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf/Knuckles at the Wharf in San Francisco on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
The show will feature a lineup of sports celebrities – including Brian Wilson (San Francisco Giants), Ronnie Lott (San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders great, NFL Hall of Famer), Tony La Russa (St. Louis Cardinals), Rich Aurilia (former San Francisco Giant), Dallas Braden (Oakland Athletics), Tommy Everidge (Oakland Athletics), C.J. Wilson (Texas Rangers),Tyler Walker (Philadelphia Phillies) and Joe Cannon (San Jose Earthquakes) – meeting fans and serving as celebrity bartenders to honoring and supporting the true stars of the night, the troops themselves. Strikeouts For Troops is a national nonprofit program founded by Zito to help U.S. wounded service members and their families with "comforts of home" while lifting their spirits and morale during an often long recovery process.
Zito said, "I'm so excited to be able to host an event that's going to benefit my favorite cause, helping those who help us Americans most. I'm overwhelmed by the support we've gotten from other professional athletes as shown by them coming out for the event. It's going to be a great time for all, and the fans will get to interact with the athletes and maybe even see a couple of them sing some karaoke. I appreciate everyone who comes out to support our troops on December 16th. Now let's party!
KNBR 680 AM’s Brian Murphy and Paul McCaffrey will emcee the evening’s festivities. Comcast SportsNet will host a special Season of Giving edition of Chronicle Live beginning at 5 p.m. from the location. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90847 and include a buffet dinner and the chance to win door prizes. Tickets will be held at the door.
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This is why I always felt uncomfortable bashing Zito. He may wax and wane on the mound, but he seems like he’s trying to do the right thing. Darn it, I like the guy.
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nevermind that that list of pitchers reads like the guys who would pitch in the Giants game 7 of my nightmares, its still a real good thing theyre all doing.
Thing A
I like him a lot. I even like the multiple expressions of sheer dorkiness his face can exhibit. He’s so the guy who “blossomed” into looks and athletic prowess in high school who inside is still a little fat boy who liked music. I’m considering paying for a ticket to this thing.
Except I have to go to the city in the middle of week at night in winter. i do not have a lexus or anything plusher.
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Papa Dubs! And the Walrus!
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On KNBR last week, Zito said that Timmy tentatively agreed to come. I think the possibility of Timmy is enough of a reason to go.
Sounds more appealing … hmm. I’ll think about it. $85 bucks or something …
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by shanghaijim on Dec 11, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
All right, I’m going. What the hey. I’ll make a day of it. What does one wear to one of these things …
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by shanghaijim on Dec 11, 2009 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
I can’t wait for the CSNBA bot to come and post a link about this.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"AT LAST I AM A PARENTS." - Buster
Zito: I hope Alderson will show up later!
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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yo zito, fork over some of that 120M, ya dig.
my lineup:
LF Velez
2B Sanchez
1B Johnson
3B Sandoval
CF Cameron
SS Uribe
RF Rowand
C Posey
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