WILMINGTON, N.C – Pink is in at the “Shark Tank” Friday July 31st as the Wilmington Sharks will be dressed to the nines in pink commemorative jerseys to raise awareness about cancer.

Fans can get involved in the spirit of the night by bidding on the Shark’s game used pink jerseys online at wilmingtonsharks.com and during the game Friday night. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to benefit cancer charities.
 
All 27 Sharks players jerseys and three coaches jerseys will be up for auction to the fans. Whether they want to remember a favorite player or just help benefit the cause fans can place a bid for any jersey they want.  Initial bids for all the jerseys will start at $50.

Online bidding will take place up until 5 p.m. the day of the game. Fans at the game will get a chance to bid throughout the night and if online fans are out-bid they can choose to be contacted by the Sharks to place a higher bid.

The Sharks will be hosting the Martinsville Mustangs Friday night with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. with the gates opening at 6 p.m. The Sharks have still more baseball set on “Faith and Family” night Sunday, August 2nd. It will be an earlier 5:05 p.m. start at the “Shark Tank” with the gates opening an hour earlier at 4 p.m.

The Wilmington Sharks are members of the summer collegiate Coastal Plain League, the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. In 2008 the Sharks drew more than 50,000 fans to the “Shark Tank” for an average of 1,650 per game. For more information on tickets, merchandise or advertising opportunities please call (910) 343.5621 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All games are played at Buck Hardee Field with first pitch at 7p.m. Gates open at 6p.m.

Online Bidding Ends July 31st at 5pm

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