DAV at the Ballpark gets season going.The new season for the DAV See WebDAV. at the Ballpark program begins May 8 as hundreds of DAV members and their families attend the Chicago Cubs game against the St. Louis Cardinals For the National Football League team that played in St. Louis from 1960 to 1987, see . The St. Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards" or "the Redbirds") are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. in Chicago. The season's initial game April 27 in Pittsburgh was rained out and will be rescheduled. Most of the DAV games this season will be highlighted by pre-game ceremonies honoring the DAV, the showing of the highly acclaimed DAV video, "Baseball-Real American Heroes," and the distribution of thousands of limited-edition DAV baseball cards depicting major league baseball players This list consists of Major League Baseball players, both past and current, who have a biographic article (members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are noted with a β). For a list of other players for whom an article does not yet exist, see: Wikipedia:Requested articles/sports. and information about the DAV on the back. So far this season 20 of the 28 major league teams in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. have scheduled special events to salute the DAV prior to a game. Seven other teams are working on possible game days for DAV. "The DAV at the Ballpark program has been a tremendous outreach event for the Disabled American Veterans The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is an organization for disabled veterans that helps them and their families through various means. It currently has over 1.2 million members. The DAV was controversial during the 2006 election cycle. ," said National Adjutant ADJUTANT. A military officer, attached to every battalion of a regiment. It is his duty to superintend, under his superiors, all matters relating to the ordinary routine of discipline in the regiment. Arthur H. Wilson. "Hundreds of thousands of baseball fans will watch this season as 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. teams salute our disabled veterans." Several teams have taken the opportunity to schedule special events to coincide with the DAV honors. The San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California that currently play in the National League West Division. New York Giants history Early days and the John McGraw era have invited former players who are veterans to be saluted in special on-field ceremonies at the DAV game. The Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the White Sox have played in U.S. invited former baseball star Carlos May More than 1,000 DAV convention delegates and their families will attend the Texas Rangers Texas Rangers, mounted fighting force organized (1835) during the Texas Revolution. During the republic they became established as the guardians of the Texas frontier, particularly against Native Americans. game on Aug. 13 in Arlington, Texas Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. According to a U.S Census Bureau release, as of July 1, 2006 Arlington has an estimated population of 367,197. . The game, which coincides with the DAV National Convention in Dallas, promises to be a very special event for the DAV. Convention attendees will be bussed to the ballpark in nearby Arlington for a huge Texas-style barbeque before the game and then watch as the Texas Rangers pay tribute to the DAV in pre-game ceremonies. During most of the DAV at the Ballpark events, DAV National and Department officers will throw out the first pitch, followed by recognition of DAV members gathered on the field or seated in the stands. The outstanding DAV video production, "Baseball--Real American Heroes," has been updated for the 2002 season by adding Hall of Fame member Bob Feller Adding to the events this year will be special DAV baseball cards produced for each team sponsoring a DAV at the Ballpark event. A player from each team hosting a DAV game will be featured on the front of the card, which will be highlighted by the logos of the DAV and team. On the back will be information about the DAV and how to contact our National Service Offices. "The different elements of the DAV at the Ballpark program make this a fun event for DAV members and their families, and the average baseball fan," National Adjutant Wilson said. "The video and baseball cards will show the fans what the DAV does and how it is dedicated to our mission of building better lives for disabled veterans and their families." "Our members love the fun and excitement of a ballgame, and the teams have been very cooperative in offering reduced price tickets to our members," he said. "During this time of war, it is heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. Adj. 1. to see that the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our nation's freedom are being honored in the ceremonies." For information and tickets to a major league game in your area, please contact your Department headquarters or DAV National Service Office. Home Team Game Date Opponent Chicago Cubs Wednesday, May 8 St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 18 Chicago Cubs Oakland A's Friday, May 24 Tampa Bay Devil Rays San Francisco Giants Monday, May 27 Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago White Sox Monday, May 27 New York Yankees Houston Astros Monday, May 27 St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, June 1 Montreal Expos Colorado Rockies Friday, June 14 Cleveland Indians San Diego Padres Saturday, June 22 Hew York Yankees Atlanta Braves Thursday, July 4 Chicago Cubs Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, July 4 San Francisco Giants Baltimore Orioles Friday, July 12 Oakland A's Tampa Bay Devil Rays Wednesday, July 17 Boston Red Sox Kansas Gty Royals Friday, July 19 Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Thursday, July 25 Tampa Bay Devil Rays New York Mets Saturday, July 27 Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Sunday, July 28 Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Sunday, July 28 Toronto Blue Jays Texas Rangers Tuesday, August 13 Chicago White Sox St. Louis Cardinals Monday, August 19 Pittsburgh Pirates Anaheim Angels Saturday, August 31 Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Reds Saturday, September 14 Chicago Cubs Game dates to be determined for: Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers Florida Marlins New York Yankees Seattle Mariners |
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