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ROCKHOUNDS W E D N E S D A Y N O V E M B E R 1 3 2 0 1 9 Media Release

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RockHounds Announce 2020 Banquet Speakers & Season Schedule Hall of Famer Andre Dawson & Former Dallas Cowboy Tony Hill to Headline Sports Banquet Induction into Cooperstown ... the Hall of Fame ... is one of the most remarkable achievements in all of sports. Andre Dawson earned his place among baseball’s all-time greats through a 21-year career in which he was one of the game’s most complete ... and best ... players. He will be the keynote speaker at the 2020 West Sports Banquet & Memorabilia Auction, Wednesday, February 5, at the Midland Country Club. He will be joined by special guest speaker Tony Hill. One of the greatest receivers in history, the three-time selection was a member of the Cowboy’s championship team in 1977 (Super Bowl XII). The banquet, inaugurated in 1991, has raised nearly a half-million dollars for local children’s charities since its inception and is the centerpiece of the RockHounds’ community commitment. The 2020 event will benefit the St. Ann’s School Athletic Fund, Case de Amigos and the RockHounds Scholarship Fund. Andre Dawson, nicknamed “the Hawk,” was an eight-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner and, speaking of “eights,” is one of only eight players in Major League history with 300 or more home runs and 300 or more stolen bases. He ranks 40th in RBI (1,591) and 45th in HR (438) in big league history. Andre spent his first 11 seasons (1976-86) with Montreal, but five of his eight All-Star selections came in six seasons with the . The first of those was 1987, when he was named the ’s Most Valuable Player. Tony Hill’s nicknames ... “The Thrill” & “Dial 80” ... stem from the explosive, big-play abilities that earned him three Pro Bowl selections. In addition to a Super Bowl ring, Tony was named to the Cowboys’ 50th Anniversary Team with 479 catches for nearly 8,000 yards (7,988) and 51 touchdowns. His career 8,072 total yards (rushing & receiving), rank fifth in Cowboys history, trailing only Tony Dorsett, , and Jason Witten. In addition to keynote speakers and special guests, the event includes: - Silent & “live” auctions of memorabilia (primarily, but not limited to, sports items) - Announcement of the RockHounds and Sockers FC Fans of the Year - Presentation of the Scott Seator Community Achievement Award, honoring an individual for outstanding contributions to our community through athletics. RockHounds Open 2020 Season April 9 at Security Bank Ballpark A new Texas League season will open Thursday, April 9, 2020, when the RockHounds host the at Security Bank Ballpark. The league’s 140-game regular season (two, 70-game half-seasons) runs from April 9 through September 7, followed by the playoffs (September 9-20). The RockHounds’ (70-game) home schedule includes: - 13 fireworks nights (following every Saturday night home game and on July 2 & 3) - 10 of the popular “Thirsty” Thursdays - Nine (9) souvenir giveaway nights (among the additions is a bobblehead of former RockHound Jesus Luzardo, one of baseball’s top prospects) - Five (5) Copa de la Diversión nights, with the Matamsocas de Midessa taking the diamond (each of the five Copa nights features a souvenir giveaway)

Game times are unchanged from last season: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. 2020 Texas League Exceptions: North Division Major League Affiliate Tuesday, April 14 & Tuesday, April 28 11:00 a.m. (Safety Awareness / Kids Days) Travelers Seattle Mariners Sunday, April 12 & Sunday, June 28 4:00 p.m. (Visiting team traveling in) NW Arkansas Naturals City Royals Springfield Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The 2020 season is the 49th in franchise history (we turn “50” next year!) and the 22nd in the Los Angeles Dodgers RockHounds / Oakland A’s era, which began in 1999. The affiliation has produced all six of the South Division Major League Affiliate franchise’s outright Texas League championships (the Cubs shared the league title in 1975) and the (*) San Diego Padres club has been to the playoffs five times in the last six seasons. Frisco RoughRiders In addition to the opening of the RockHounds’ 2020 Texas League season, April will feature a pair RockHounds Oakland A’s of special appearances at Security Bank Ballpark. The make their annual (*) Defending TL champion visit, hosting the Abilene Christian University Wildcats on April 7 and the USA Softball Women’s National Team will play a -header (vs. Lubbock Christian University) on Saturday, April 25. For information on tickets and corporate sponsorships, contact the RockHounds at (432) 520-2255.

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