Chairperson Natalie Niekro Master of Ceremonies Phil Niekro – Hall of Fame Emcee Jon Warden Joe Niekro Humanitarian of the Year Award Recipient J. Kent Friedman Special County Music Guest Appearances Chuck Wicks, Keith Anderson and Trailer Choir MLB Honorary Host Committee Carlos Alfonso John McLaren Bob Aspromonte John Mayberry Ken Aspromonte Roger Metzger Kevin Bass Omar Moreno Dave Bergman Joe Morgan Craig Biggio Lance Niekro Bret Boone Phil Niekro Byron Browne Gaylord Perry Bill Buckner Terry Puhl Enos Cabell Craig Reynolds Bert Campaneris JR Richard Bill Dawley Ron Robinson Jeff DeWillis Nolan Ryan On April 28th 2012, athletes from all over the country will come together at Minute Larry Dierker Joe Sambito Jim Foor Mike Scott Maid Park, in association with The Joe Niekro Foundation, to honor the beloved 13- George Foster Duke Sims year Houston Astros All-Star, Joe Niekro, at the 3rd Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Phil Garner Billy Smith Darryl Hamilton Lee Smith Life. Major League baseball player Jim Bouton once said, “Me watching Niekro pitch Ed Herrmann Ozzie Smith Art Howe Dave Stewart was like a young artist inspecting his first Picasso.” Mike Huff Daron Sutton Monte Irvin Don Sutton Ferguson Jenkins Bobby Tolan Since Joe Niekro’s tragic and sudden death as a result of a brain aneurysm, his Tommy John Bill Virdon daughter, Natalie, established The Joe Niekro Foundation, committed to the funding of Jay Johnstone Jon Warden Deacon Jones Carl Warwick aneurysm research and treatment. Dave Kingman Glenn Wilson Bob Knepper Willie Wilson Frank LaCorte Jimmy Wynn Because of her father’s love for the Houston Astros and the city of Houston, it is only Mickey Lolich fitting that The Knuckle Ball be held in the city that gave the Niekro family their greatest memories. The first two Knuckle Ball events have raised over $700,000 NFL Honorary Host Committee toward aneurysm research with even larger goals for 2012. Mike Barber Derek Kennard Gregg Bingham Greg Koch Dave Casper Lynn Larson Doug Dawson Dan Pastorini We invite you to join us for an unforgettable black-tie evening featuring a festive Ted Hendricks Art Still reception, silent auction, formal dinner, LIVE auction and the opportunity to mingle Robert Hubble Spencer Tillman Syd Justin Vernon Wells, Jr. with some of baseball’s greatest legends. Master of Ceremonies will be Joe’s brother and Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro who will honor Joe Niekro, his baseball years and charitable work, all while raising funds to support brain aneurysm research and NBA Honorary Host Committee treatment. Plus this year we have added a special music concert on the eve of Knuckle John Egan Kevin Loder Elvin Hayes Isaac Stallworth Ball, featuring country music superstars, Chuck Wicks, Keith Anderson and Trailer Aaron James Robert Reid Choir. April 27th, Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar will house First Pitch Friday, a country JNF Board of Directors/Host Committee music shindig with all proceeds benefitting brain aneurysm awareness. Natalie Niekro - President Kari Ulrich – Vice President Dave Bergman – Treasurer As many as one in fifteen Americans will develop a cerebral aneurysm; 10-15% of Janie Schaeffer, CPA – Secretary these individuals will die before reaching the hospital and over 50% will die within the George T. Baylor Enos Cabell first thirty days after rupture. Of those who survive, over half suffer permanent Jess Fields Daniel C. Glazer neurological deficit. Please support our efforts to raise the awareness of this Lance J. Niekro devastating condition and advance seminal research, while we celebrate the life of Joe Barbara Nivala Frances Saplis Niekro, a truly remarkable citizen, pitcher and Astros player. We would be honored to Gary Simms have you join our efforts. For more information, please contact Natalie Niekro at 602- Lawrence A. Simon, CPA Dolores Stargell 318-1013. Luke Woosley th JNF Medical Advisory Committee We look forward to welcoming you at Minute Maid Park on April 28 ! Gavin Britz, M.D., MPH Robert D. Brown, Jr, M.D., MPH Orlando Diaz, M.D. Sincerely, Chris Foley, M.D. Robert G. Grossman, M.D. Hani Haykal, M.D. Richard P. Klucznik, M.D. Italio Linfante, M.D. Peter Nakaji, M.D. Michael Ulrich, M.D. Natalie Niekro Ronald E. Woosley, M.D. Y. Jonathan Zhang, M.D. Founder The Joe Niekro Foundation The Joe Niekro Foundation • P.O. Box 2876 • Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2876 • (o) 602-318-1013 • (f) 480-323-2876 • www.joeniekrofoundation.org THE KNUCKLER - $25,036 – 10 Seat Table . Eight (8) guest seats at a premier reserved table at The Knuckle Ball . The athlete of your choice and their guest at your table (honored in order requested) . Eight (8) VIP passes granting access to The Knuckle Ball pre-reception at Inn at the Ballpark . Four (4) autographed baseballs and four (4) autographed baseball bats signed by Knuckle Ball attending athletes . Company name/logo recognition on all television advertisements . Your company name recognition in the invitation . Your company logo on the back cover of the evening’s souvenir program . Your company name and/or logo displayed on the scoreboard in center field throughout the evening . Sponsorship recognition with link on the foundation website, www.joeniekrofoundation.org . Name recognition on the Houston Astros website, www.astros.com . A full page advertisement in the event program . Sponsorship mention the evening of the event . Eight (8) VIP tickets to the country music concert on April 27th featuring Chuck Wicks and Trailer Choir to be held at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar THE NO-HITTER - $15,036 – 10 Seat Table . Eight (8) guest seats at a premier reserved table at The Knuckle Ball . The athlete of your choice and their guest at your table (honored in order requested) . Four (4) VIP passes to The Knuckle Ball pre-reception at Inn at the Ballpark . Two (2) autographed baseballs and two (2) autographed baseball bats signed by Knuckle Ball attending athletes . Your company name recognition in the invitation . Your company logo on the back cover of the evening’s souvenir program . Your company name and/or logo on the scoreboard in center field throughout the evening . Sponsorship recognition with link on the foundation website, www.joeniekrofoundation.org . Name recognition on the Houston Astros website, www.astros.com . A 1/2 page advertisement in the event program . Sponsorship mention the evening of the event . Four (4) VIP tickets to the country music concert on April 27th featuring Chuck Wicks and Trailer Choir to be held at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar THE SHUT-OUT - $10,036 - 10 Seat Table . Eight (8) guest seats at a reserved table at The Knuckle Ball . An athlete and their guest at your table . Two (2) VIP passes to The Knuckle Ball pre-reception at Inn at the Ballpark . One (1) autographed baseball or one (1) autographed baseball bat signed by Knuckle Ball attending athletes . Your company name recognition in the invitation . Your company logo on the back cover of the evening’s souvenir program . Your company name and/or logo on the scoreboard throughout the evening . Sponsorship recognition with link on the foundation website, www.joeniekrofoundation.org . Name recognition on the Houston Astros website, www.astros.com . 1/4 page advertisement in the event program . Sponsorship mention the evening of the event . Two (2) VIP tickets to the country music concert on April 27th featuring Chuck Wicks and Trailer Choir to be held at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar The Joe Niekro Foundation • P.O. Box 2876 • Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2876 • (o) 602-318-1013 • (f) 480-323-2876 • www.joeniekrofoundation.org THE FAST BALL - $5,036 – 10 Seat Table . Eight (8) guest seats at a reserved table at The Knuckle Ball . An athlete and their guest at your table . Your company name and/or logo displayed on the scoreboard in center field throughout the evening . Sponsorship recognition with link on the foundation website, www.joeniekrofoundation.org . Your company name recognition in the invitation . Your company logo on the back cover of the evening’s souvenir program . Sponsorship mention the evening of the event INDIVIDUAL TICKETS - $336 . One (1) ticket for a reserved table at The Knuckle Ball . An athlete and their guest at your table VIP RECEPTION - $136 . One (1) ticket to the VIP Knuckle Ball pre-reception at Inn at the Ballpark PRE-CONCERT TICKET - $75 . One (1) ticket to the country music concert on April 27th featuring Chuck Wicks and Trailer Choir to be held at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar The Joe Niekro Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Please reserve the following: The Knuckler - $25,036 The No-Hitter - $15,036 The Shut-Out - $10,036 The Fastball - $5,036 Individual Ticket - $336 VIP Reception Ticket - $136 Pre-Concert Ticket - $75 Name of Company or Individuals (as it will appear in program)________________________________________________ Address______________________________________City__________________________State__________Zip________ Phone____________________________________Email_____________________________________________________ Enclosed is my check in the amount of $__________________________________(payable to The Joe Niekro Foundation) Please charge my credit card in the amount of $____________________________VISA MC AMEX DISC Card #_________________________________Exp. Date_________________CVV 3Digit Code______________________ Name (as it appears on credit card)___________________________Signature___________________________________ Please respond to the address below. For questions, contact Natalie Niekro at 602-318-1013 or [email protected]. Tickets/tables may also be purchased directly at http://joeniekrofoundation.com/events-tickets.html The Joe Niekro Foundation • P.O. Box 2876 • Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2876 • (o) 602-318-1013 • (f) 480-323-2876 • www.joeniekrofoundation.org .