Tampa Tarpons to Host Throwback Night on Saturday, August 18th

Tampa, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons will host Throwback Night on Saturday, August 18th,
and celebrate by donning vintage Tarpons jerseys as they battle the Daytona Tortugas at
6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and fans are invited to stay for postgame fireworks.
Players and coaches will autograph the game-worn jerseys, which are currently available
for bid in an online auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. Fans have until
Sunday, August 19th at 11:59 p.m. to bid on the jerseys.
Throwback ticket prices are also available. Lower reserved tickets for Throwback Night are
available for $2.00 each. To purchase tickets, fans can visit the George M. Steinbrenner
Field Box Office or go online to TarponsBaseball.com. Parking is always free.
Fans can also take home a Paul O'Neill Bobblehead by purchasing a $40 Dugout Club
Experience. Prior to joining the New York Yankees, O'Neill played with the Cincinnati Reds
and, at 20-years-old, batted .278 with 8HR and 51RBI in 121 games for the Tarpons in 1983.
The Dugout Club Experience includes private dugout club access, lower reserved seating
and all-you-can-eat/drink until the end of the seventh inning.
Saturday will also be a "Salute to Service Members Saturday." All former and active military
members will receive a free upper reserved ticket by presenting a valid I.D. Select Tarpons
players will also be signing autographs on the concourse from 5:40 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Tampa Tarpons are the Single-A Advanced Affiliate of the New York Yankees. For
more information about the Tampa Tarpons, call (813) 673-3055 or visit
TarponsBaseball.com.