Boog Powell to Appear on August 22nd

Salisbury, MD - Former Orioles All-Star first baseman and two-time World Series champion Boog Powell will appear at Perdue Stadium on August 22nd. Powell will be meeting fans and signing autographs during the Shorebirds' game against the Asheville Tourists. Powell's new book Baltimore Baseball & Barbecue will be available for purchase during the autograph session.

"Baltimore Baseball & Barbecue with Boog Powell: Stories from the Orioles' Smokey Slugger" is the second book from the Orioles' star. Written with former Baltimore Sun columnist Rob Kasper, "Baltimore Baseball & Barbecue" takes a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Boog Powell from his Florida childhood through his rise to major-league glory and beyond. Powell now operates his famous barbecue joint with two locations, one at Camden Yards and another on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The book includes interviews with former teammates such as Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer.

John "Boog" Powell played 16 seasons in the major leagues, including 13 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. With Baltimore, Powell was a four-time All-Star first baseman, as well as winning the 1970 AL Most Valuable Player Award. As a fixture in the Orioles' lineup, Powell helped Baltimore appear in four World Series in six years, winning in 1966 and 1970.

For tickets or more information, please contact the Shorebirds' front office at 410-219-3112 or visit the team website at www.theshorebirds.com.