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THE GREAT JOHN HIGGINS WILL THROW OUT FIRST PITCH

The ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the ALDS at Tropicana Field will be delivered by team senior vice president John Higgins, the first employee hired by the Rays in 1995.

The first pitch before Game 2 will go to Paul Azinger, captain of the victorious U.S. Ryder Cup team and a Bradenton resident.

Higgins will be joined on the field by many of the other 51 original employees still with the Rays’ organization.

“The hard work and dedication by our entire organization have enabled us to reach this extraordinary moment. The ceremonial first pitch for our first-ever postseason game is a fitting tribute to their contributions,” Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg said in a press release issued by the team.

My god, to have the great John Higgins throw out the first pitch is quite a coup. Just imagine the fans roaring for their great hero as he strides to the mound!

Gamingboy Posted: September 29, 2008 at 09:49 PM | 13 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. The District Attorney Posted: September 29, 2008 at 10:53 PM (#2960596)

Weaksauce.

2. Van Lingle Mungo Jerry Posted: September 29, 2008 at 10:59 PM (#2960601)

Damn! I had my hopes up for Inanimate Carbon Rod.

3. Hector Moreda & The Generalissimo Posted: September 29, 2008 at 11:43 PM (#2960661)

I still like the idea of the longest-tenured season ticket holder. Higgins at least got to draw a paycheck from the club; that poor bastard had to pay for years of misery.

4. Justin 'The Cespedobear' T Posted: September 29, 2008 at 11:49 PM (#2960664)

This is a big time dud. The ticket holder thing would be way better.

"And Rays fans, to honor your dedication to the team, please direct your attention to the mound, where one of us will throw out the first pitch."

5. Hello Rusty Kuntz, Goodbye Rusty Cars Posted: September 30, 2008 at 12:11 AM (#2960676)

The first pitch should come from the biggest Tampa Bay baseball figure- George Steinbrenner.

6. Repoz

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 12:22 AM (#2960687)

Hulk Hogan and Brian "Nasty Boy" Knobbs should be tag-teaming out the first pitch!

7. aleskel

Posted: September 30, 2008 at 12:57 AM (#2960709)

they would have done better with John Michael Higgins

8. Lou Novikoff Cocktail Posted: September 30, 2008 at 12:59 AM (#2960711)

Thomas Magnum considers this decision by the Rays to be proof positive that Higgins really is Robin Masters.

9. Marmaduke Ellington Posted: September 30, 2008 at 01:03 AM (#2960714)

No love for Johnnie Lee Higgins?

10. The District Attorney Posted: September 30, 2008 at 01:21 AM (#2960726)

Poor Professor Higgins...

11. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: September 30, 2008 at 01:34 AM (#2960736)

This choice emhiggens us all.

12. scotto Posted: September 30, 2008 at 03:44 AM (#2960815)

How's it goin', Handy baby! *Passes out*

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