New York Yankees and WFAN's Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton to Host "True Blue" Celebrity Softball Game on Wednesday, June 3 At 8:00 P.M. at Yankee Stadium to Benefit Families of Officers Lost in the Line of Duty
Net ticket proceeds to benefit the Silver Shield Foundation, PBA Widows' and Children's Fund, and the families of NYPD officers Brian Moore, Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos
The New York Yankees, WFAN and its Boomer and Carton Morning Show have announced that on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m., Yankee Stadium will host "True Blue"- a celebrity softball game to honor the memories of NYPD officers Brian Moore, Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were all recently lost in the line of duty.
Tickets are priced at just $12 and are available at www.yankees.com/trueblue. All net ticket proceeds will benefit the Silver Shield Foundation, N.Y. PBA Widows' and Children's Fund and the families of officers Moore, Liu and Ramos. Those wishing to make a donation in lieu of purchasing tickets may do so by visiting the website.
Each fan attending the game will receive a voucher good for one (1) complimentary Grandstand or Bleachers ticket or one (1) half-price ticket in select general seating areas to select 2015 regular season home games excluding all premium games, subject to availability (*More details below at end of release).
Quik Park and the Bronx Parking Development Corporation will offer parking at the reduced rate of $8 at their lots surrounding the Stadium. Lots will open 2 hours prior to the event and remain open for 1 hour after the event concludes.
Those scheduled to participate include:
- Hall of Fame Yankees manager Joe Torre
- Former NYC mayor Rudolph Giuliani
- N.J. governor Chris Christie
- N.Y. Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan
- N.Y. Jets head coach Todd Bowles
- Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan
- St. John's head coach Chris Mullin
- Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher
- N.Y. Jets wide receiver Eric Decker
- N.Y. Giants punter Steve Weatherford
- Former Yankees pitcher Doc Gooden
- Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Sarah Hughes
- Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee
- Four-time MLB All-Star reliever John Franco
- Former N.Y. Knicks guard John Starks
- Former Syracuse/N.Y. Knicks forward John Wallace
- Former N.Y. Knicks forward Anthony Bonner
- Girls and Mad Men Actress Zosia Mamet
- X-Men: Days of Future Past actor Evan Jonigkeit
- CBS 2 anchors Kristine Johnson and Chris Wragg
Media members wishing to attend "True Blue" should submit their request by e-mailing [email protected] by Tuesday, June 2 at 5:00 p.m. Applications must be completed by a sports editor or sports director.
* Vouchers must be redeemed by Aug. 1, 2015. Excludes Field MVP Club, Field MVP, Audi Yankees Club, Legends Suite, Delta SKY360° Suite, Champions Suite, Jim Beam Suite, SAP Luxury Suites and Party City Party Suites.