St. Marys, Ont. – A who’s who of Canadian baseball and Toronto Blue Jays legends will be present for the Baseball Fan Appreciation Luncheon, in support of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, set to take place on Friday, September 18, at the Albany Club in Toronto, Ont.
1992 and 1993 World Series trophies on display.
Tickets for the event, which will include a reception, luncheon and a panel discussion with the baseball greats in attendance, are $225 each or $2,250 for a table of 10.
For personal ticket purchases, a portion of the ticket price is eligible for a tax receipt. For corporate ticket purchases, a business receipt will be issued.
To purchase tickets online, click https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/baseball-fan-appreciation-lunch-albany-club-tickets-18415847295 or to print out a registration form click cliquez ici.
Here’s a list of the baseball legends that will be on hand for the event:
- Roberto Alomar, Toronto Blue Jays second baseman, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee 2010, National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee 2011
- Devon White, Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder 1991-1995
- Lloyd Moseby, Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder 1980 to 1989
- Duane Ward, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher 1986 to 1995
- Sandy Alomar Sr., played MLB 1964 to 1978
The event, which will be emceed by Rogers Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell.
“We’re very thankful for the support of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Albany Club in making this luncheon happen,” said Scott Crawford, the Hall’s director of operations. “This is an important fundraiser for us, as we work towards building our new museum. And speaking from a fan’s perspective, it’s rare to have this many Canadian baseball legends in the same room. I can’t wait to hear them talk about their careers during the panel discussion.”
Located at 91 King Street East in Toronto, the Albany Club is one of Canada’s oldest private clubs. Founded in 1882 and named after the Duke of Albany, the Club has been at its current location for more than a century.
The agenda for the September 18 event will be as follows:
12:00 noon – Reception
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon
1:00 p.m. – Panel discussion with baseball legends
To purchase tickets online click https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/baseball-fan-appreciation-lunch-albany-club-tickets-18415847295 or to print out a registration form click cliquez ici.
Call 519-284-1838 or please visit the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame website at www.baseballhalloffame.ca. Payment is accepted by cheque or credit card.
