2003 TRIPLE-A ALL-STAR GAME - MEMPHIS
PHOTO GALLERY - TUESDAY, JULY 15
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Michael and Erica on Tuesday's 6:30 am AirTran flight from Rochester
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The entrance to AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis
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Fans of all ages played wiffle ball home run derby in the plaza outside the Stadium during Tuesday's Fans Fest. |
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The IL Stars set up for the official team picture; Michael Restovich is in the center of the back row. |
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Resto's spot among the stars. |
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The concierge station and entranceway to the ballpark's club level; the wall mural was painted as if to show the view through glass to the outside plaza. |
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The ballpark menu, with Southern touches like Delta Dogs, Oyster Poboy ("poor boy") sandwiches and Chicken on a Stick. |
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Chicken on a Stick - chicken breast strips, potatoes, onions, and pickles, battered and deep fried. |
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The view from The Bluff in left field, during batting practice Tuesday afternoon. |
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Norfolk manager Bobby Floyd, a former Red Wing, is a coach for the IL squad. |
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Isaac Hayes, legendary singer/songwriter and voice of Chef on "South Park," speaks to fans on the video board. Wednesday's post-game party will be held at the Isaac Hayes Restaurant at Peabody Place. |
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Resto chats with former Red Wings outfielder Mark Smith of Indianapolis. |
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Current and past Wings sluggers - Resto and Smith are neighbors in the IL clubhouse. |
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Michael takes time for a visit with local resident Bill Carson, a friend of Michael's dad George. |
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Durham broadcaster Steve Barnes gives batting tips to Resto (holding bat) and Buffalo's Alex Escobar. |
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Former Wings pitcher Dyar Miller, pitching coach for Memphis and the PCL squad, signes autographs with PCL hitting coach Jim Eppard of Salt Lake. |
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Resto signs for fans during the autograph session. |
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This fan was excited about having Michael sign his card from the All-Star Game team set. |
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Another strategy session with Durham veteran broadcaster Barnes and Smith. |
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Mimicking the view at Frontier Field with Kodak Office, this building sits dramatically next to AutoZone Park. In the foreground, a parking garage whose walls are ads for nearby Peabody Place. |
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More Red Wings influence: several travelling exhibits from the Hall of Fame are on site, including this one saluting the Rochester vs. Pawtucker "Longest Game" in 1981. |
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Former Red Wing Stan Musial autographed this collectible ad he did with Ted Williams; it's one of several high-end collectibles sold in the Redbirds team store. |
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A "wall of fame" in the press box control room features the autographs of famous guests like NBC's Brian Williams, former Reds star George Foster, Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman, and these two Twins celebrities: Gary Gaetti and Tom Kelly. |
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This salute to former minor leaguers who are more famous for non-baseball careers includes actor Kurt Russell, former governor Mario Cuomo, John Elway, and former Red Wing Ron Shelton (closeup at left). |
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A close-up view of the famous Peabody Hotel ducks - each morning they march into the hotel fountain, stay for the day, then return to the hotel roof at 5 PM. |
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Red Wings GM Dan Mason with Indianapolis All-Star and former Red Wing Mark Smith and Mark's wife Jennifer, at Tuesday's gala at the Peabody. |
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