RubberDucks to become Akron JoJos on July 28 and July 29
(AKRON, OHIO) February 9, 2022 – The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron JoJos on Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29 to honor the unique-to-Akron JoJo potato. In 1963, two immigrants from Lebanon, Alfred Ajamie and Walter Abood, founded Fiesta Pizza and Chicken in Goodyear Heights. After meeting
(AKRON, OHIO) February 9, 2022 – The Akron RubberDucks will rebrand to the Akron JoJos on Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29 to honor the unique-to-Akron JoJo potato.
In 1963, two immigrants from Lebanon, Alfred Ajamie and Walter Abood, founded Fiesta Pizza and Chicken in Goodyear Heights. After meeting with a chef in Youngstown to learn the best way to make pizza, Ajamie and Abood created the shop on Newton Street following a new concept of selling pizza and chicken at the same location. They also introduced a brand-new food item to Akron, the JoJo.
Now over 50 years later, Fiesta Pizza and Chicken is still open in Goodyear Heights, and the JoJo has become Akron’s favorite side dish with pizza and chicken places all over the Rubber City developing their own JoJo or fried potato wedge.
On Thursday, July 28, the RubberDucks invite all area restaurants to bring their signature JoJos dish to Canal Park. The RubberDucks will set up tasting tables on the concourse as all fans in attendance will get the chance to sample and vote on who has the best JoJos in Akron.
During the Friday, July 29 game, the winning restaurant will be recognized. A representative of the prized potato producer will have the opportunity to toss out a ceremonial first pitch and postgame fireworks will cap off the night.
The RubberDucks will wear their Akron JoJos identity back-to-back nights for the first time to complete the 48-hour celebration of all things JoJos!
You can preorder your own Akron JoJos merchandise now by visiting https://bit.ly/3HUmfBr.
The RubberDucks open Canal Park for the 2022 season on April 12. Season ticket and flex packages are on-sale now by calling (330) 253-5151 or visiting akronrubberducks.com.
The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The RubberDucks season is powered by FirstEnergy at Canal Park, with the home opener April 12, 2022, against the Reading Fightin Phils at 7:05 PM. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 330-253-5151 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, or visit akronrubberducks.com/. For more information about the team, please call 330-253-5151, visit the website at akronrubberducks.com, Facebook page facebook.com/AkronRubberDucks, or on Twitter @AkronRubberDuck, and Instagram @akronrubberducks.