We linked to this way back on January 12, but the day is finally upon us. Tonight, the Brooklyn Cyclones will become the “Baracklyn Cyclones.”
Here’s their press release:
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 the 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 will get a free Bleacher Seat A clear-cut Exit Strategy: fans will receive American Flags and discount coupons as they leave the ballparkIn 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.
And here’s the video for it:
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