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Spring Training Baseball With the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins |
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Program Number: |
14582RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
Fort Myers, Florida
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| Price starting at: |
$967.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Baseball
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
9;
5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners |
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| Meal
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Vegetarian |
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Experience and explore America’s pastime and the rich legacy of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins in sunny Fort Myers, Florida. These perennial American League powers have totaled four World Series championships in the last 24 years. Explore Red Sox history — Ted Williams, Carlton Fisk’s 1975 home run and the 2004 miracle title that ended the 86-year Curse of the Bambino. Revisit the Twin’s 1960 move to the Twin Cities, Kent Hrbek’s 1987 World Series grand slam and the arrival of $25 million man Joe Mauer. Don’t forget your mitt and autograph book!
Highlights
• Attend up to four practice games with a chance to see your favorite Red Sox or Twins players.
• Meet with baseball experts, retired players and umpires as you discuss the rules, regulations, heroes and legends.
• Explore baseball’s diverse history as you learn about the former Negro League.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to five blocks; stairs at the stadiums.
Coordinated by Senior Friendship Centers, Inc.
Fort Myers
The city of Fort Myers boasts beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, but it is more than a seaside resort. It is the site of a Civil War battle and was chosen by both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford as a location for winter estates. In late winter, Fort Myers welcomes baseball’s Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, who hold spring training here.
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Accommodations
All suites have two rooms, upgraded hotel with outdoor pool.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Joe Castiglione
| | In 2012, Joe Castiglione will work his 30th season as a radio announcer for the Boston Red Sox. He has done play-by-play on TV for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers, was an announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and spent six winters announcing college basketball on New England Sports Network. In the off-season, he teaches broadcast journalism at Northeastern University and Franklin Pierce College. Joe also works to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and the fight against cancer. | | | | John O'Donoghue
| | John O’Donoghue was born in Kansas City, Missouri and began his major league baseball career in 1963 as a pitcher, when he signed with the Kansas City Athletics. Throughout his career, John played for numerous teams including the Cleveland Indians, the Baltimore Orioles, the Seattle Pilots, the Brewers and the Montreal Expos, where he ended his career in 1970. John now resides in Sarasota and enjoys educating people about America’s favorite pastime, baseball. | | | | Mike Hawn
| | Mike Hawn is a graduate of the Harry Wendlestedt School for Umpires and a member of the Florida Collegiate Umpires in the Sunshine State Conference. He works as a back-up umpire for minor league spring training games. Mike has been an umpire for over 30 years. | | | | Allen Goldis
| | Al Goldis was a professional baseball player, coach and sports information director, prior to re-entering the game of baseball as the East Coast Supervisor of Scouting for the California Angels. His career then led him to lead the scouting departments of the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers, and serve in various leadership ositions with the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets. Al was inducted into the Major League Baseball Scouting Hall of Fame in 2009. | | | |
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