Bulls Announce Wool E. Bull’s Birthday Toy Drive
Bulls Announce Wool E. Bull’s Birthday Toy Drive Wool E. Bull will celebrate his birthday with a toy drive on July 17th. The Durham Bulls, in conjunction with Mix 101.5 FM, have announced the fifth annual Wool E. Bull’s Birthday Toy Drive has been scheduled for Sunday, July 17, 2005. Fans are encouraged to bring […]
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to Appear at the DBAP
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to Appear at the DBAP Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro will appear at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Friday, July 15th and Saturday, July 16, 2005 to promote Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness and sign autographs. DVT is a blood clot that can form in your legs […]
Durham Bulls Announced the 2005 Bank of America Neighborhood Champions Recognition Program Honorees
Community Heroes Recognized For Exceptional Community Dedication The Durham Bulls honored the Bank of America Neighborhood Champions at a recent home game. Winners include (l to r): Assistant Fire Marshall Edward Reid, Master Patrol Officer Eric L. Hester, Dr. Evelyn Schmidt & Educator Denise Hobbs. BOA Representative Sanj Topiwala (far right) helped with the presentation. […]
USA Baseball Returns to the DBAP
USA Baseball’s National Team returns to the DBAP for their third summer since the relocation of their national headquarters to the Triangle area in 2003. The 2005 team, consisting of 22 of the top collegiate baseball players in the country, will play against Italy and Nicaragua in Durham the weekends of July 22-24 and July […]
Habel Receives Award from National Association of State Radio Networks
CS’ George Habel (left) receives the Arthur C. Clarke Award from Thomas Dobrez. George Habel, Vice President of Capitol Sports, received the Arthur C. Clarke Award at the National Association of State Radio Networks (NASRN) in Marco Island, Florida, on Tuesday, June 21, 2005. Thomas Dobrez, the President of Radio Dobrez, presented the award to […]
‘Major’ The CCB/SunTrust Bull Moves To DBAP
Monumental Gift to Citizens of Durham to Spend Summer ’05 with the Bulls Major, a bronze bull weighing 2000 lbs, is temporary greeting fans at the DBAP. There is a new bull in the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, but not one that will help win any ball games. “Major,” a gift to the citizens of […]
Former Bulls Assistant GM Tapped To Run California Speedway
Former Bulls Assistant GM Tapped To Run California Speedway Wool E. Bull motors around the bases like a seasoned NASCAR driver, but now the Durham Bulls have a more solid link to the races. Former Bulls Assistant General Manager Gillian Zucker has been named President of the California Speedway. Zucker has been serving as Vice […]
ESPN’S SportsCenter To Broadcast Live at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park
ESPN’S SportsCenter To Broadcast Live at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park The Durham Bulls have announced ESPN’s world-famous sports news and information show SportsCenter will host their 6:00 PM ET show live at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Monday, August 1, 2005, prior to the Durham Bulls game against the Charlotte Knights. The Bulls […]
Four Bulls Named to International League All-Star Team
Four Bulls Named to International League All-Star Team Four Durham Bulls players have been named to the 2005 International League All-Star Team. Shortstop B.J. Upton, outfielder Joey Gathright, catcher Pete LaForest and first baseman Eric Munson will all make their first all-star appearances when they represent Durham at the Triple-A All-Star Game to be played […]
ConAgra Foods And Durham Bulls Team Up To Help Feed Children Better
ConAgra Foods And Durham Bulls Team Up To Help Feed Children Better Beginning Wednesday, June 15, 2005, every run the Bulls score is doing more than help them win games: Each run will help feed hungry children as well. As part of ConAgra Foods’ sponsorship of Minor League Baseball this summer, the Charlotte Knights, Durham […]