N&O Features Post 50
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“It’s the bottom of the first inning of game three in the Durham Bulls’ four-game series against the Richmond Braves. On a platform in a corner of the Bulls’ dugout, Jamie Faussett coolly trains a television camera on Bulls batter Darnell McDonald and waits for the mini-drama to unfold.” Thus begins a tale of the […]
Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League Featured in Triangle Weekly Publication
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Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League Featured in Triangle Weekly Publication Raleigh’s Independent Weekly recently dedicated its cover story to the Durham Bull Youth Athletic League. “Home Field Advantage” by Jeffrey Stern chronicles the opportunities the league is providing for kids in Durham’s poorest communities. Jon Gardiner provides photographs to help tell the story of the […]
Hall of Famer Spends Time at the DBAP
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Baseball Hall of Fame member Phil Niekro (right) heads to the mound with Bulls catcher Paul Hoover. Niekro threw the first pitch for the evening’s game. The Durham Bulls hosted a very distinguished visitor on July 15 & 16, 2005. Baseball Hall of Fame member Phil Niekro, renowned for his knuckle ball, spent two evenings […]
Raleigh Sports Council Visits Durham
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Raleigh Sports Council Visits Durham The Greater Raleigh Sports Council ventured to Durham last month for its quarterly luncheon at the American Tobacco complex and an exclusive, on-field batting practice session with Bulls manager Bill Evers. Baseball was, of course, the theme. Downtown Durham not only boasts the Bulls, but the city is headquarters for […]
Bulls Announce Wool E. Bull’s Birthday Toy Drive
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]