Gary Coleman
Rest in peace, Gary "What you talkin' bout, Willis?" Coleman
When I started the PFA tour idea, I thought I'd get a new business card - then decided a baseball card would be more appropriate. Using the photo from my first pitch at the Padres in May 2008, I got a card made up with the picture on the front and info about the tour on back. I just picked the cards up from the printer this week and am getting them out in circulation.
Went to see the Washington Nationals (Nats) play the San Diego Padres at Petco Park last night. Before the game I caught up with Debbi Taylor of MASN - Mid-Atlantic Sports Network - the network that televises the Nats and Baltimore Orioles games. Back in May 2008 when I threw out the first pitch before a Padres game, Debbi interviewed me live during the MASN game telecast.
October is National Disability Awareness Month. To acknowledge this, the Texas Rangers just invited me to throw out a first pitch before their game on Thursday, September 30, 2010.
Happy Monday evryone. I will be back in the phones this week trying to hook up with more first pitches for the coming season. Wish me luck!
Just spoke with the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately all of their "first pitch" opportunities for this season are booked. Alas - there's always next year!
Got a mention on the Sports Illustrated website today. Go to the following link and scroll down to "E-mail of the Day".
I just added the Florida Marlins to my schedule. I was invited to throw out the first pitch before the Marlins vs. San Diego Padres game at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, June 27, 1:10 p.m. That makes 7 confirmed teams to date!