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Akron, Ohio —
The Akron Racers are pleased to announce the hosting of legendary football coach and educator Jim Tressel at Firestone Stadium for a ‘Meet and Greet’ before the July 19 home game against the USSSA Florida Pride.
Tressel is scheduled to sign autographs, meet with fans, and also throw out the first pitch for the game. Radio station 1590 WAKR will be sitting with and interviewing Tressel during the ‘Meet and Greet’ and game.
Tressel has returned to his coaching alumnus where he began his renowned and influential career with his February move to the University of Akron as Vice President of Strategic Engagement. Tressel has shaped and guided athlete’s lives for more than 25 years as an educator and advocate of student success.
Promotions for this event are sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. The Akron Racers team and staff will be at the Howe Avenue Chick-Fil-A location from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on July 19 giving out free tickets to that night’s ballgame.
Gates open, and Jim Tressel ‘Meet and Greet’ begins, at 6:00pm, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Along with the Chick-Fil-A promotion, tickets are available as usual online at www.akronracers.com or by calling 330-376-8188.
The Akron Racers are pleased to announce the hosting of legendary football coach and educator Jim Tressel at Firestone Stadium for a ‘Meet and Greet’ before the July 19 home game against the USSSA Florida Pride.
Tressel is scheduled to sign autographs, meet with fans, and also throw out the first pitch for the game. Radio station 1590 WAKR will be sitting with and interviewing Tressel during the ‘Meet and Greet’ and game.
Tressel has returned to his coaching alumnus where he began his renowned and influential career with his February move to the University of Akron as Vice President of Strategic Engagement. Tressel has shaped and guided athlete’s lives for more than 25 years as an educator and advocate of student success.
Promotions for this event are sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. The Akron Racers team and staff will be at the Howe Avenue Chick-Fil-A location from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on July 19 giving out free tickets to that night’s ballgame.
Gates open, and Jim Tressel ‘Meet and Greet’ begins, at 6:00pm, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Along with the Chick-Fil-A promotion, tickets are available as usual online at www.akronracers.com or by calling 330-376-8188.
