Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Chicago White Sox Homestand Promotional Activities

WHAT: Chicago White Sox promotional highlights, first pitches and National Anthem performances for the upcoming homestand.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 7:11 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Olympic Night
Ceremonial first pitch from Jackie Joyner Kersee
Olympic Night at U.S. Cellular Field, in celebration of World Olympic Day.

Jackie Joyner Kersee, Sports Illustrated's Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century and winner of three gold, a silver and two bronze Olympic medals will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Wednesday, June 24, 7:11 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Sox 'N Space, presented by Adler Planetarium
Ceremonial first pitch from Astronaut John Grunsfeld
Adler Planetarium presents Sox 'N Space at U.S. Cellular Field. Space-themed activities will take place throughout the ballpark.

John Grunsfeld, a Chicago-native and NASA astronaut will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Grunsfeld is a veteran of five spaceflights and has served as NASA Chief Scientist.

Thursday, June 25 1:05 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
1959 Team 50th Anniversary Celebration
A 50th anniversary celebration of the 1959 American League Champion team will take place at U.S. Cellular Field, with the ceremonial first pitch being thrown out by a member of the 1959 team.

Friday, June 26, 3:05 p.m. vs. Chicago Cubs
National Anthem by Sister Hazel
Million Dollar Pitch, presented by Miller Lite
Miller Lite will be presenting the Million Dollar Pitch where a lucky fan will have the opportunity to win a million dollars.

National recording artist Sister Hazel will perform an acoustic set and the National Anthem prior to the first pitch.

Saturday, June 27, 3:05 p.m. vs. Chicago Cubs
Presented by Walgreens
National Anthem by Better Than Ezra
Ceremonial first pitch from Charles Tillman
National recording artist Better Than Ezra will perform an acoustic set and the National Anthem prior to the first pitch.

Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch is Chicago native and cornerback for the Chicago Bears Charles Tillman.

Sunday, June 28, 1:05 p.m. vs. Chicago Cubs
Presented by United Airlines
Ceremonial first pitch from Cammi Granato
The first 20,000 fans 18-and-older will receive United Airlines discount certificates good towards purchase of a United Airlines ticket.

Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch is Cammi Granato, a Chicago-native who captained the U.S. Women's Hockey team to the gold medal at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games.

WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Ill.

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