Brevard County, Lakeland to play at Historic Dodgertown on Jackie Robinson Day

VIERA, Fla. - The Brevard County Manatees, in conjunction with Historic Dodgertown, the Florida State League and the Lakeland Flying Tigers, are pleased to announce the playing of the inaugural Jackie Robinson Celebration Game at Historic Dodgertown at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

"Historic Dodgertown is truly the cradle of baseball's racial integration," said Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner. "The activities on those hallowed grounds and the exploits of Jackie Robinson changed not only baseball, but America and the world.

"There is no more fitting tribute to Jackie Robinson's legacy and Historic Dodgertown's place in history than to play a professional baseball game in Vero Beach on April 15. I applaud the efforts of Peter O'Malley and the Florida State League in giving Minor League Baseball a role in the celebration."

This will be the first time that a Florida State League game will be played at Holman Stadium since August 30, 2008.

"We are certainly glad to again play a Florida State League game in Historic Dodgertown," said Florida State League President Chuck Murphy. "I sincerely hope we can continue this practice in years to come. I applaud our two teams for making this event happen along with Historic Dodgertown."

The gates to Holman Stadium will open at 5:00 p.m. and all tickets will be general admission and will be sold for $5 each. The net proceeds from all ticket sales will go to the United Way of Indian River County.

"Historic Dodgertown is thrilled to host a regular season Florida State League game between the Manatees and Flying Tigers," said Historic Dodgertown Vice President Brady Ballard. "This is a great community event that brings professional baseball back to Holman Stadium for a night and provides an exciting event to benefit the United Way of Indian River County.  

"We would like to thank both teams and their management, the Brewers and Tigers organizations, the Florida State League and Minor League Baseball for helping to bring this event to Vero Beach."

Contact Michael Kint, CEO of the United Way of Indian River County at (772) 567-8900 or via email at [email protected] to purchase tickets or for more information about the event.

Tickets will also be sold at Holman Stadium the day of the event and concessions will be available. More information on individual ticket sales through the Manatees box office will be announced at a later date.

All Brevard County Manatees' full season ticket holders will receive a ticket for the game as part of their season ticket package.

Members of the Manatees Silver 'Tees Senior Fan Club presented by Browning's Pharmacy will also receive a free ticket for the game, when they present their Silver 'Tees membership card at the Holman Stadium box office on the day of the game. There will be another Silver 'Tees date added to the Manatees' home schedule to accommodate the fans who are unable to make the trip to game at Historic Dodgertown.

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