BLOOMINGTON, Ill., (May 11, 2009) – Baseball fans of all ages dream of stepping up to the plate, hearing the roar of the crowd, staring a pitcher down and pointing to the outfield just before hitting a memorable home run. State Farm and Major League Baseball® are offering one lucky fan a once in a lifetime opportunity with Call Your Shot. Aim for the Arch -- a chance to call an historic home run shot for MLB All-Star Albert Pujols prior to the start of the 2009 State Farm® Home Run Derby® at Busch Stadium™.
In addition to a trip for four to the All-Star Game and the State Farm® Home Run Derby, the grand prize winner of Call Your Shot. Aim for the Arch will stand at home plate in Busch Stadium and attempt to call a memorable home run shot by Pujols prior to the start of the State Farm Home Run Derby on July 13. All of the State Farm® Home Run Derby festivities will be broadcast live on ESPN at 8 p.m. EDT.
“A game winning hit, pitching a no-hitter or a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series – baseball has a history of creating big moments,” said Mark Gibson, Assistant Vice President of Advertising for State Farm. “State Farm is all about being there for life’s big moments. And giving fans the chance to participate in the State Farm® Home Run Derby – to win the ultimate baseball experience – is certainly one of those moments.”
“The importance of charitable initiatives and community service is more significant than ever, and all throughout All-Star Week, Major League Baseball is dedicated to transcending the playing field and making an impact on the lives of our fans” said Bob DuPuy, President & Chief Operating Officer, Major League baseball. “The State Farm Home Run Derby has become one of the most exciting and highly anticipated nights of the year in baseball, and this promotion by State Farm fits perfectly with our mission to give back to our fans.”
If Pujols connects and hits the called shot, the contest winner also will take home a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, as well as an MLB Fan Room that includes a 65” Sharp Aquos TV, two Dream seats, Sharp sound Bar, and Pepsi products to stock the room.
Topping it all off is a chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a 2009 World Series Game. Win or lose, the fan will take home memories of a once in a lifetime baseball experience from Busch Stadium and the State Farm® Home Run Derby.
The Call Your Shot grand prize package includes:
Additionally, 10 fans will win a first place prize consisting of a $250 MLB.com Shop gift certificate, and 25 second prize winners will be awarded a $100 MLB.com Shop gift certificate.
Fans also will have the opportunity to win additional prizes through Gold Ball Tickets. Each Gold Ball Ticket will include a Home Run Distance and Gold Ball Code. If the distance on the ticket matches the distance of a Gold Ball Home Run hit during the State Farm® Home Run Derby, the consumer can enter the code July 14 for a chance to win.
Fans can get more information and to enter Call Your Shot. Aim for the Arch, as well as access Gold Ball Tickets on-line at www.sfcallyourshot.com starting today.
Gold Ball Prize Package:
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
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