Spike TV Gives New Yorkers A Chance To Take A Swing At John Rocker In Bryant Park

Spike TV Gives New Yorkers A Chance To Take A Swing At John Rocker In Bryant Park

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New Yorkers Try To Hit 3 Pitches Off Of

The Infamous Former Braves Reliever John Rocker

Former Pitcher Promoting

New Spike TV Series "Pros vs. Joes"

NEW YORK, March 3 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: JOHN ROCKER
Former Major League Pitcher

WHAT: A lineup of nine regular New York sports fans (winners called in randomly to 1050 ESPN Sports Radio New York) will get three swings off of controversial former reliever John Rocker, who will be available for interviews. The experience of regular guys playing against a former pro is the theme to the new Spike TV series, "Pros vs. Joes."

Spike TV will also be handing out John Rocker-autographed baseballs

WHY: John Rocker is among the galaxy of star athletes competing in the Spike TV original series, "Pros vs. Joes," where everyday armchair quarterback "Joes" compete against star athletes. The series premieres Monday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV. Other Pros featured include Jerry Rice, Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, Dennis Rodman, Rebecca Lobo, Clyde Drexler, Jennie Finch, Bill Romanowski, John Rocker, Jim McMahon, Brandi Chastain, Dominique Wilkins, and Bill Goldberg.

For more details log onto spiketv.com

WHERE: BRYANT PARK
42nd and 6th Ave.

WHEN: Monday, March 6 (7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)

Source: Spike TV

CONTACT: INTERVIEWS REQUEST: David Schwarz of Spike TV, Office --
+1-212-767-8639, or On-Site -- +1-917-545-7823

Web site: http://www.spiketv.com/

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