Bisons Mystery Ball Event TONIGHT
For only $20, fans in attendance have the opportunity to purchase a gift-wrapped mystery ball (limit 10 baseballs per transaction). There are over 500 baseballs available and each has been autographed by a member of Buffalo Bisons, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians or select members of the sports world.
Ticketed fans attending the August 14 game can purchase Mystery Ball tickets at the Washington St., Swan St. and Seneca St. Gates of Coca-Cola Field once they officially open at 6:30 p.m. (all major credit cards and cash accepted). The Mystery Ball ticket redemption and Silent Auction will take place just inside the Washington St. Gate in the main concourse.
*NEW THIS YEAR - When you redeem your mystery ball ticket at the redemption center, you will also receive a raffle ticket for an Ultimate Bisons Game Night Package. During the game, one lucky fan will receive four (4) Front Row Tickets to the Bisons Fan Appreciation Night (September, 2 vs. Scranton/WB), a Ceremonial First Pitch prior to that game, dinner for four at Pettibones Grille Restaurant, four New York Mets caps and free parking.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Western New York United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse. Last year, this event raised $10,000 for the Buffalo Child and Family Services' Haven House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Along with members of the Bisons, this year's Mystery Ball autographed baseballs include:
Buffalo Bills -Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards, Lee Evans, Roscoe Parrish, Josh Reed, Aaron Maybin, Donte Whitner, Marcus Stroud, Terrence McGee, Paul Posluszny, Fred Jackson, Kawika Mitchell and Keith Ellison
Buffalo Sabres -Derek Roy, Jason Pominville, Tim Connolly, Paul Gaustad, Tim Kennedy, Tyler Myers
New York Mets -Johan Santana, Jose Reyes, David Wright, Gary Sheffield, Francisco Rodriguez, J.J. Putz, Mike Pelfrey, Livan Hernandez, Omir Santos, Oliver Perez, Fernando Martinez and Tim Redding.
New York Yankees -Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, C.C. Sabathia, Melky Cabrera, Phil Hughes, Shelley Duncan, Ian Kennedy, Austin Jackson
Los Angeles Dodgers -Manager Joe Torre, Coach Don Mattingly, Manny Ramirez, Andre Ethier, Chad Billingsley, Matt Kemp, Casey Blake, Jeff Weaver
Cleveland Indians -Manager Eric Wedge, Grady Sizemore, Travis Hafner, Jhonny Peralta, Shin-Soo Choo, Carl Pavano, Kerry Wood, Asdrubal Cabrera
Baseball Stars -Nolan Ryan, Darryl Strawberry, Tim Lincecum, Ken Griffey Jr., Brandon Phillips, Randy Johnson, Trevor Hoffman, Josh Hamilton, Cliff Lee, Victor Martinez, Tommy John, Lee Smith, and MORE!
Other Sports Stars/Celebrities- Tony Hawk, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Jay Leno, Matt Lauer, Tom Coughlin, Jon Gruden, Joe DeLamielleure, Mike Tomlin, Jennie Finch, Turner Gill and MORE!
Click HERE for a complete list of signees.
Mystery Ball Silent Auction
Along with the mystery baseballs, the Bisons will also hold a silent auction of several one-of-a-kind items. The following will only be available for bidding at Coca-Cola Field on Friday, August 14:
Cy Young Signed Ball Collection
(autographed baseballs from Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum and Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee)
New York Mets Autographed Ball Set
(autographed baseballs from David Wright, Jose Reyes and Johan Santana)
Sabres Autographed Baseball Pack
(autographed baseballs from Derek Roy, Tim Connolly, Paul Gaustad)
Bills Autographed Baseball Pack
(autographed baseballs from Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards, Lee Evans)
'The Straw' Package
(Darryl Strawberry Autograph baseball, bobble head and Mets cap)
Andre Reed Autographed Jersey'
Bisons New Logo Pack
(includes Bisons Dugout Jacket, On-Field Cap and Shirt)
Ultimate Bisons Bobble Head Package
(10 different dolls, including an autographed Ryan Garko doll)
Bat Boy/Girl Certificate for Bisons Game in 2010
Bisons Suite for Game in 2010
(with $100 food credit)
International League 125th Anniversary Commemorative Package
(real pitcher's mound, signed by former Bisons Pitcher Aaron Laffey)
*All silent auction items will also feature a "Buy It Now" price.
The game on Friday, August 14 is also a fridaynightbash!®, sponsored by Seneca Gaming Corporation. There will be a pre-game Plaza Party at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music from Fully Clothed Gents (Bare Naked Ladies cover band) and $3 food and drink specials. After the game, fans will be treated to a post-game Fireworks Show.
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