Buhner is the co-owner for the AquaSox, so he is bringing back one of the Seattle Mariners promotions from the mid-90’s. One where Buhner will give you a buzz cut before the game on Friday, August 8.

Vero Beach is running an Olympic Night on Thursday, August 7. In between innings, fans can participate in various Olympic-style events, including a warning-track cycle race, archery, boxing, the 200-meter hurdles, among others. This would be my pick for the week. If you happen to be in the area of Vero Beach – check it out!

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Jay Buhner and Olympic Events

It’s another great week for Minor League Baseball promotions. This week, I’ve come across three that are outstanding to say the least. If you happen to attend one of these great events, I’d love to hear how it went. Here are the top three MiLB promotions for this week.

You know it’s going to be a great night when you come to the ballpark and it’s David Hasselhoff night. At least that’s what the Class A Wilmington Blue Rocks are hoping. Tonight (Tuesday, June 17), the Blue Rocks are celebrating the legend with various events, such as a chest hair competition. There will also be Hasselhoff songs being played throughout the night. You can’t miss this one!

Wednesday (June 18) night is the night to be at the ballpark in Bakersfield, where the Blaze are hosting “Must Win Wednesday.” This means that if the Blaze don’t win their game on Wednesday night, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to a future home game. Bakersfield is currently just one game over .500, so you have just about a 50-50 chance of getting a free ticket.

If you are in New Jersey on Saturday, June 21, you should attend the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws game at FirstEnergy Park. Why? Because Mick Foley (also known as Mankind) will be in attendance. Not only will Foley be at the game, he is participating in a promotion for the BlueClaws where he will be cutting hair during the game as part of a hair donation for Pantene Beautiful Lengths. So, not only can you see Foley toss out the first pitch, but you can get his autograph, get a hair cut and donate to charity. You will feel better after this event. Check it out.

Photo: Newscom

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David Hasselhoff or Mick Foley?

The winner of the race rolls across the finish line after taking a tumble near the first-base line. It’s always a great promotion to get everyone at the game laughing, even the umpires and players.

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VIDEO – Dizzy bat race

Rob’s caption read, “MAHONEY!?!” Obviously – it was referring to the “podium gag” from one of the Police Academy movies. So, Rob – you are this week’s winner. Make sure to check your email.

Make sure you check back next Friday for another caption contest and don’t miss the ‘Thursday 10′ on this year’s worst players in the majors.

Also – just a reminder that June 24 is the deadline to enter the State Farm Call Your Shot contest for a chance to actually “call the shot” at the All-Star Home Run Derby.

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Friday the 13th caption winner

Here’s how the promotion works: Fans can enter the promotion daily through June 24 at www.sfCallYourShot.com/2008. The grand prize winner of Call Your Shot will win:

* All-expense paid trip for four to the All-Star Game and State Farm Home Run Derby
* First class hotel accommodations in New York
* Tickets to a Broadway show
* $1,000 MasterCard gift card

The grand prize winner will also get the chance to pick a spot to which two of the Home Run Derby players must compete to try to hit a ball. If the first player hits the ball to the called spot, the promotion ends. If either player succeeds, the fan receives a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid vehicle and a 2009 season-ticket package for any team.

Additionally, 10 fans will win first place prizes consisting of a $300 MLB.com gift card and 25 second place prize winners will receive $100 MLB.com gift cards.

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State Farm Call Your Shot Contest

The Class A Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League are hosting a ‘Speed Dating Night’ on June 5. For $29, you can take a chance a meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right while the Tourists take on the Hickory Crawdads. The speed dating will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 8:10 p.m. before all participants take part in the All-American Buffet. If you are interested, you can contact the Tourists’ front office at (828) 258-0428. Nothing like speed dating and baseball…

Friday, June 6, the Lexington Legends, also of the South Atlantic League, are giving away Abe Lincoln bobbleheads.

“Abe Lincoln has been honored with his own memorial in Washington, D.C., and his face graces both the penny and the five dollar bill. But, as anyone knows, the best way to pay tribute to a great American leader is to immortalize him (or her) with his (or her) very own bobblehead doll. The Legends will be doing just that on Friday, when they will distribute President Abe Lincoln Bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans in attendance. The evening will also include a live tribute to Lincoln, who is certainly one of the greatest individuals to ever hail from the great state of Kentucky (he’s right up there with Florence Henderson and Chuck Woolery).”

Umm… I don’t even know what to say… Now if they were giving away Chuck Woolery bobbleheads – I’d be there! One thing that is disturbing about the Legends’ Web site is that they still have a picture of Roger Clemens in their header.

The Legends could be outdone by the Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League also), who are giving away Elizabeth Schulze bobbleheads on June 7. The Suns are commemorating D-Day on June 6, but giving away Schulze bobbleheads on June 7. What? You have never heard of Schulze? Me either. But, she has nothing to do with D-Day. She is the music director for the Maryland Symphony. Wow… just… wow….

The coolest giveaway of the week is happening at the Class AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs game on June 8, when 2,500 lucky fans will be getting….. a Mr. Potato Head doll! You have to be 12-years-old or younger to receive one of these Mr. Potato Head dolls, which features an IronPigs hat.

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Asheville hosts ‘Speed Dating Night’

Several bobblefoot auctions are ending today and those that are ending today are going between $44-$62.

Click here to find a bobblefoot on ebay! Let me know if you get one of these, as I am trying to get one myself.

To learn more about the St. Paul Saints bobblefoot promotion, click here.

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Own your very own bobblefoot!

The Saints are giving away a version of a bobblehead item, that is actually being called a “bobblefoot”. The lucky first 2,500 fans will receive an item recognizing National Tap Dance Day and an incident that took place in a Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport bathroom stall, involving Idaho Senator Larry Craig.

The “bobblefoot” is actually a miniature bathroom stall with a pair of lower legs and feet, on of which is actually spring loaded to tap. How do they come up with this stuff? You have to see the picture of the item. I’m sure you can own your own if you are a lucky bidder on Ebay after today’s game.

In other news, Major League Baseball is promoting the annual home run derby with a twist and it’s not making the New York Yankees very happy. MLB wants Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz to “call his shot”, paying homage to Babe Ruth in the last all-star game at Yankee Stadium.

Well, the Yankees are, of course, not happy by this promotion. They refuse to say it is because it involves a Red Sox player or because a Yankees player was not chosen. The Yankees and MLB are going to sit down and talk about the matter, but I’m sure Ortiz will still be the hitter. No reason to put Jason Giambi or Alex Rodriguez up there. I think Ortiz is a fine pick, but it’s going to get under people’s skin in the Bronx. You can count on that.

Photo: Newscom

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Promotions causing a stir