13
Jan
2015
Sporting News contest has daily voting matchups for a week to decide best name in Minor League Baseball
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jan. 12, 2015) - The Quad Cities River Bandits have often found the spotlight with the recent recognition of two Midwest League championships in the last four seasons, attendance records, national awards for the ballpark and for the team's unique and creative promotions, and a considerable number of honors for community involvement and entertainment. Now fans can celebrate and support the team's unique name, which is among 32 finalists in a Sporting News online vote to decide the best team name in Minor League Baseball.
"Fans in the Quad Cities community chose the River Bandits name for their team, and their support of the franchise has made it among the most recognizable in minor league baseball," said team owner Dave Heller. "This contest gives our fans the chance to show what the name River Bandits means - affordable, family-friendly fun and entertainment, outstanding hospitality, and the chance to create lasting memories at the friendliest ballpark in America!"
The contest pairs team names against one another in head-to-head voting, with the winners advancing to another head-to-head round. The River Bandits will compete with the Erie Seawolves in the first round, which runs from 10 a.m. Central Standard Time on Monday, Jan. 12, to 10 a.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The link to vote is available on www.riverbandits.com.
In the last two years, online fan votes have led to Modern Woodmen Park, the River Bandits' home stadium, being named the Best Minor League Ballpark by 10Best.com and USA TODAY, and the River Bandits' home cap being named the best cap in Class-A baseball. In addition, the team has won an annual award four of the last seven seasons for Best Ballpark Improvement from Ballpark Digest.
UP NEXT: Call today to reserve a Valentine's Day dinner at Modern Woodmen Park for Friday, Feb. 13, or Saturday, Feb. 14. Couples can enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner in a private luxury suite or take in the spectacular views of the ballpark, its Ferris wheel, the Centennial Bridge, Mississippi River and downtown Davenport from a table in the glass-enclosed, climate-controlled Budweiser Champions Club. Reservations are due Monday, Feb. 9, by calling 563-324-3000.
