Building A Wall in Brockton

The process has begun for the Brockton Scout Wall. The Front Office customized their design of the wall providing a dramactic effect that fans can appreciate as they walk into their stadium.

Drive Right Up- Scouts Get VIP Parking At All Six Clubs

As part of the campaign scouts will receive VIP parking at all six clubs.

A LOOK AT THE NEW SCOUT BASEBALL CARDS

INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

THE GOLDKLANG GROUP ANNOUNCES INDUCTEES INTO PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SCOUTS HALL OF FAME

The Goldklang Group and Topps to Honor Twelve Scouts with Ceremony at Six Minor League Teams

FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK (MAY 12,2008)- The Goldklang Group today announced the induction of the inaugural class of twelve scouts into the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame (PBSHOF) sponsored by The Topps Company Inc. The Group-affiliated clubs (Charleston RiverDogs, Ft. Myers Miracle, Hudson Valley Renegades, St. Paul Saints, Brockton Rox, Sioux Falls Canaries) will honor the inductees with an on field ceremony along with the unveiling of their bronze plaque.

The following scouts and ceremony dates shall represent our 2008 Inaugural Induction Class:

HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES- JUNE 21

John Tumminia – Chicago White Sox

Tom Giordano – Texas Rangers

FORT MYERS MIRACLE- JULY 12

Tom Kotchman – Los Angeles Angels

Rudy Santin – San Francisco Giants

BROCKTON ROX – JULY 20

Lennie Merullo – MLSB

Buzz Bowers – Boston Red Sox

CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS – JULY 25

Lon Joyce- LA Dodgers

Donny Rowland- New York Yankees

SIOUX FALLS- AUGUST 8

Brad Sloan – Los Angeles Angels

Art Stewart – Kansas City Royals

ST. PAUL SAINTS – AUGUST 15

Phil Rizzo – LA Dodgers

Hep Cronin – Atlanta Braves

In conjunction with the ballpark campaigns, Topps plans to feature scouts on their trading cards including the creation of special cards to share with each inductee.

Criteria upon which selection was based: Minimum 20 years professional scouting experience. The selection of inductees shall be based on a combination of quantifiable success in the field, contributions made to the game in other areas of the sport whether professional or amateur, and importantly their involvement and dedication to the local community that is honoring them through induction.

ABOUT THE GOLDKLANG GROUP

The Goldklang Group is a sports entertainment consulting and management firm. The Group provides operational consulting and management services in all areas relating to sports franchise and event acquisition, promotion and operation.

The principals in the Group are Marvin Goldklang and Mike Veeck. Goldklang is a noted owner and operator of several highly successful minor league baseball franchises, Chairman of M.S. Goldklang and Company, a New Jersey-based merchant banking firm, and a limited partner in the Yankees. Veeck is a noted public speaker and author, as well as an owner and operator of minor league baseball clubs that continually are recognized nationally for their promotional innovation and financial success. (http://www.goldklanggroup.com/)

ABOUT THE TOPPS COMPANY, INC.

Founded in 1938, Topps is a leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's confectionery brands include “Bazooka” bubble gum, Ring Pop,” “Push Pop,” Baby Bottle Pop” and “Juicy Drop Pop” lollipops. For additional information, visit http://www.topps.com/.
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