Major Leaguers in Vegas for Pair of Fundraising Events
Major Leaguers past and present head to Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 14 for MGM Grand Poker Tournament to benefit the Major League Baseball Players Trust
Please Note: Media availability will be limited to the MGM Grand Poker Tournament.
January 9, 2015 /3BL Media/ - MEDIA/PHOTO ADVISORY
Major Leaguers past and present head to Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 14 for MGM Grand Poker Tournament to benefit the Major League Baseball Players Trust
Players and supporters to participate in the Players Trust’s 11th annual off-season fund-raising golf tournament at Shadow Creek on Thursday, January 15
WHO:
More than 35 current and former Major League baseball players, including Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Ozzie Smith and Dave Winfield
Current players including: Jeff Beliveau, Adrian Beltre, Chris Capuano, Mike Dunn, Nick Evans, Dana Eveland, Chris Hatcher, LaTroy Hawkins, David Huff, Nick Hundley, Josh Johnson, Corey Knebel, Gerald Laird, James Loney, Nick Masset, Donnie Murphy, Bud Norris, Cesar Ramos, Drew Stubbs, and Shane Victorino
Former players including: Sandy Alomar Sr., Marlon Anderson, Dallas Braden, Barry Bonds, Royce Clayton, Eric Davis, Adam Dunn, Scott Erickson, Eddie Guardado, Jacque Jones, Mike Lincoln, Kenny Lofton, Fred Lynn, Reggie Sanders and Steve Trachsel
WHAT:
A star-studded poker tournament hosted by MGM Grand to benefit the Major League Baseball Players Trust - the charitable foundation created by the players to help those in need and to encourage others to do the same.
Members of the general public get to test their poker-playing skills against a who’s-who list of Major Leaguers – each wearing their MLB jersey. If a poker player knocks a Major Leaguer out of the tournament, he/she gets the shirt right off the big leaguer’s back.
Media interested in attending should contact Natalie Faragalli of the MLBPA communications department by phone (212/826-0808) or e-mail (intern@mlbpa.org)
Members of the public interested in participating in the Poker Tournament can register at MGM Grand’s casino floor across from the KÀTheatre beginning at 7 PM, Wednesday, January 14.
Members of the general public interested in participating in the Trust’s 11th annual fund-raising golf tournament at Shadow Creek on January 15, can call 888-714-0755 or e-mail PlayersTrust@mlbpa.org.
The Players Trust enjoys the support of Betteridge fine jewelers, the Clinton Group, Lindbrook Capital, Majestic, Panini, POMS & Associates insurance brokers, SunTrust Sports & Entertainment, Topps, ZEPP and Las Vegas ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM
Through the Major League Baseball Players Trust active players contribute their time, money and celebrity to call attention to important issues affecting those in need and to help encourage others to get involved in their own communities. For additional information, please visit www.PlayersTrust.org
Player lineup as of 1/8/15 and subject to change.
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
7:30 PM Local Time
WHERE:
MGM Grand (Casino Floor across from KÀ Theatre)
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contacts:
Greg Bouris, MLBPA Communications (On-site/Cell phone:516/510-3112); gbouris@mlbpa.org; Natalie Faragalli, MLBPA Communications (Office) 212/826-0808 intern@mlbpa.org
