Arizona Republic from Phoenix, Arizona • Page 129

28, 1997 The Arizona Republic 21 the Rep Firebirds expect fans to have ball on historic night By Thomas Ropp The Arizona Republic Something is going to happen to Phoenix Firebirds mascot Phineas T. Firebird this evening. But the Firebirds' front office won't say what. "We can only say it will be good, wholesome family entertainment like always," said George King, Firebirds director of media relations. Tonight is the Firebirds' final regular season game.

After the playoffs, the team will conclude a 39-year run and the distinction as being the oldest professional sports franchise in 1 the state. King said tonight's game will be even more family-oriented than usual. In addition to the mysterious goings-on with Phineas T. Firebird, there also will be several former Firebirds greats on hand such as Guy Sularz to sign autographs and talk Firebirds nostalgia. A special ceremony before the will "pass the torch" from the game Firebirds organization to the Arizona Diamondbacks and their new reign.

"We also have a fireworks extravaplanned after the game," said ganza Andy Taylor, Firebirds assistant director of media relations. "We're going to light up the sky big time." Kids also will be eligible to participate in wacky Firebirds games like "running the bases," "izzy dizzy bat contest" and "tackle the "We'll also be selling our Firebirds nostalgia items like retro caps Your Memorial Connection to All Charities A special way to honor the memory of a special life. Make a memorial gift to the charity of your choice. Total goes directly to the charity. Family notification within 48 hours.

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"This will be a very historic evening," King said. "A piece of Americana will vanish from Phoenix after this final Firebirds game." Longtime Firebirds Booster Bill Martin said he is saddened by the end of minor league baseball in Phoenix. "Not to knock the Diamondbacks, but minor league baseball has always been more family oriented," Martin said. "Everything is less expensive and you get closer to the players. After tonight, there will be a major gap in family oriented sports entertainment in the Valley." Appropriately, the Firebirds' final regular season opponent will be the rival Tucson Toros.

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