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04/07/2008 8:26 AM ET
Pirates to wear commemorative patch on home jerseys
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To help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the naming of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that the club will wear a Pittsburgh 250 patch on their home jerseys throughout the 2008 season. The Pirates will take the field for the first time wearing the commemorative patch on Monday, April 7, at 1:35 p.m. when they take on the Chicago Cubs.
"The Pirates organization is extremely proud to participate in and raise awareness of Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary celebration. We are especially proud of the fact that the Pirates have represented this city for nearly half of those years," said Frank Coonelly, Pirates president. "The gold P that has for so long been proudly displayed on our cap represents the Pirates organization, but it stands for Pittsburgh."
"We are very proud to partner with the Pittsburgh Pirates in celebrating our region," said James E. Rohr, chairman of the Pittsburgh 250th Anniversary Commission and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. "Like the Pittsburgh region, the Pirates have a rich history and promising future. The Pirates are an integral part of our community, and we are excited that they so visibly will be sharing the Pittsburgh 250 message throughout our anniversary year."
For additional information, contact the Pirates Media Relations Department at (412) 325-4728.
About Pittsburgh 250:
Pittsburgh 250 is the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the naming of the region in 1758. With the support of business, government and civic leaders from across the region, Pittsburgh 250 has set three goals: Improve awareness of Southwestern Pennsylvania as a global leader in arts, science and quality of life through an integrated regional marketing effort; support the completion of lasting signature projects that connect the region's past to its future; and improve the region's competitiveness for future generations by encouraging grassroots participation in improving communities, attracting visitors, and living healthier lives.
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