Big Daddy's Joins Arizona Diamondbacks in Baseball Bullpen; Product Sponsorship Promotes Community Service.OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1999-- Big Daddy's BBQ Sauces and Spice Co. joins the Arizona Diamondbacks, who currently lead baseball's National League West, in sponsoring Bullpen Buddies, a cooperative program providing children with a players' autograph signing session, tickets to a Sunday home game and a commemorative T-shirt. Dan Lloyd, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Big Daddy's BBQ Sauces and Spice Co., said the agreement between Big Daddy's and the newest team in major league baseball "MLB" and "Major Leagues" redirect here. For other uses, see MLB (disambiguation) and Major Leagues (disambiguation). Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. gives them the opportunity to showcase their line of condiments and food products, which includes barbecue sauces, gourmet seasonings, meat marinades, beef jerky, flavored popcorn and newly developed mustard, to Arizona Diamondbacks fans while promoting their commitment to community service. "Big Daddy's is proud to be a part of the philanthropic efforts of the Arizona Diamondbacks," said Lloyd. "Our products appeal to the average fan of America's favorite pastime, and with our expanded distribution in the West through Albertson's grocery store chains, it makes a perfect and logical partnership." Lloyd said he anticipates a mutually beneficial relationship between Big Daddy's BBQ Sauces and Spice Co., the Arizona Diamondbacks and the community at-large through the span of this agreement which runs from the end of this year's baseball season through the year 2000. While the agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks marks a first between Big Daddy's BBQ Sauces and Spices Co. and a major league baseball team, the company is not a rookie in establishing business relationships in professional sports. Big Daddy's Racing Co. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:BIGD), the majority shareholder in Big Daddy's BBQ Sauces and Spice Co., owns three race car teams and 16 individual cars competing in NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. , the International Hot Rod Association The International Hot Rod Association also known as IHRA is the 2nd largest drag racing sanctioning body after the NHRA. The Carrier Era The IHRA was formed in November 1970 by businessman Larry Carrier. (IHRA), the Indy Racing League The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based open-wheel racing series. The League consists of two series, the premiere IndyCar Series and other motor sports events. Big Daddy's BBQ Racing Co.'s common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. at "BIGD." The company is presently preparing a Form 10-SB to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Bullpen Buddies program is open to children under 5 feet 2 inches tall and is available to the first 100 children registered. Tickets are awarded two hours prior to game time on Sunday home games, and attendees are allowed to bring one item for autographs. Note to Editors: Dan Lloyd available for interviews. |
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