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Derrick Henry Bobblehead Night set for July 16

Giveaway will be for the first 1,000 fans when gates open on Nassau County Night
April 30, 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Before 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry makes his National Football League debut, the Jacksonville Suns will celebrate the Yulee, Florida, native and Yulee High School graduate with a bobblehead giveaway of his likeness before their game on Saturday, July 16, at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. On Nassau County Night, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Henry bobblehead.

The Tennessee Titans selected Henry in the second round of this week's NFL Draft. Less than four years ago, Henry graduated from Yulee High School after setting the national high school career rushing record with 12,124 yards. At the University of Alabama, he won a national championship and set the Southeastern Conference record with 2,219 rushing yards as a junior last season.

Henry's bobblehead is one in a series of giveaways the Suns have at Saturday home games, including tonight's Push Night Light Giveaway presented by Hyatt Regency. The first 1,000 fans receive a unique giveaway when gates open at 5 p.m. for each Saturday home game, with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

The Suns' 70-game home schedule continues through Sept. 5. Tickets are available at www.jaxsuns.com, by calling (904) 358-2846, or by visiting the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office, which is open at 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday (before games) and 10 a.m. daily during the week.

Group outings for July 16 and the rest of the Suns season are available by calling the Suns at (904) 358-2846.

Season-long FUNdamentally Different promotions include:

  • $5 general admission tickets: fans can get into any game this season for just $5!
  • $2 hot dogs: a ballpark tradition will be just $2 at every game!
  • $5 tickets for military: Any active military member or veteran may show an ID at the box office to purchase a reserved seat or general admission for just $5 - any game of the season!

ABOUT THE SUNS: The Jacksonville Suns opened a new era of affordable family fun under new ownership with the largest Opening Weekend attendance of any team in Double-A baseball. With a FUNdamentally Different promotional schedule and a new lineup of ticket packages for the 2016 season, there is a reason for everyone to get part of the action by calling the Suns at (904) 358-2846 or visiting www.jaxsuns.com.