Achorn to throw out first pitch on 'Old Hoss Day'
The Pawtucket Red Sox, AAA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are planning a festive “Old Hoss Day” on Sunday, May 16, in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Charles “Old Hoss” Radbourn, star of the National League’s Providence Grays. The organization has asked Edward Achorn, author of Fifty-nine in ’84, the acclaimed new book about Radbourn and his legendary 1884 season, to throw out the first pitch of the 1:05 p.m. game at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I., between the PawSox and the visiting Syracuse Chiefs.
After the game, Achorn will be on hand to sign copies of his book for New England’s notoriously passionate baseball fans.
Prior to the game, the modern Providence Grays will meet the New York Mutuals in a fascinating re-enactment of baseball as it was played under 1884 rules — barehanded!
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Stay tuned for further details on “Old Hoss Day.”
