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The '''2006 Rickwood Classic''' | The '''2006 Rickwood Classic''' was the 11th in the [[Rickwood Classic|annual series]] of "throwback" games played by the [[Birmingham Barons]] in vintage-style uniforms at [[Birmingham]]'s historic [[Rickwood Field]]. The Barons won 3-2 against the Tennessee Smokies on a hazy June 22 with high temperatures near 100°. Corey Smith's winning run was driven in by a Thomas Collaro sacrifice fly off reliever Matt Wilkinson. | ||
The | The Barons honored their brief (1953-56) association with the New York Yankees, wearing white uniforms with navy blue pinstripes and blue caps. The first 1,500 fans received a [[Rick Woodward]] bobblehead. The game was presented by State Farm Insurance. | ||
The announced crowd for the Thursday mid-day game was 4,704, the second smallest. Special guests included pitcher Tommy John, and Barons Hall of Fame inductee [[Rondal Rollin]]. | |||
The primary sponsor of the game | During the game, the 2006 class of the newly-created [[Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame]] was announced. The inductees were [[Art Clarkson]] (owner 1981-90), [[Terry Francona]] (manager 1993-95), [[Wayne Martin]] (sportswriter), and [[Randal Rollin]] (outfield, 1982 & 85-87) | ||
The first 1,500 adults through the turnstiles received a [[Rick Woodward]] bobblehead doll. Tickets were $9 for general admission. The primary sponsor of the game was State Farm Insurance. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 29 June 2006
The 2006 Rickwood Classic was the 11th in the annual series of "throwback" games played by the Birmingham Barons in vintage-style uniforms at Birmingham's historic Rickwood Field. The Barons won 3-2 against the Tennessee Smokies on a hazy June 22 with high temperatures near 100°. Corey Smith's winning run was driven in by a Thomas Collaro sacrifice fly off reliever Matt Wilkinson.
The Barons honored their brief (1953-56) association with the New York Yankees, wearing white uniforms with navy blue pinstripes and blue caps. The first 1,500 fans received a Rick Woodward bobblehead. The game was presented by State Farm Insurance.
The announced crowd for the Thursday mid-day game was 4,704, the second smallest. Special guests included pitcher Tommy John, and Barons Hall of Fame inductee Rondal Rollin.
During the game, the 2006 class of the newly-created Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame was announced. The inductees were Art Clarkson (owner 1981-90), Terry Francona (manager 1993-95), Wayne Martin (sportswriter), and Randal Rollin (outfield, 1982 & 85-87)
The first 1,500 adults through the turnstiles received a Rick Woodward bobblehead doll. Tickets were $9 for general admission. The primary sponsor of the game was State Farm Insurance.
See also
External link
- Press Release announcing 11th Annual Rickwood Classic