Nationals to wear special ballcaps to celebrate "Jim Bowden Appreciation Day"

[Vintagedeputy]

Nationals announce Jim Bowden Appreciation Day festivities

03/31/2009 9:26 AM ET
Jim Bowden Appreciation Day - Date announced, Sunday, June 7, 2009

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Today, the Washington Nationals announced that a special day would be held during the 2009 season to remember the distinguised career of former Nats GM, Jim Bowden. In a release to the press, Nationals President Stan Kasten said "We greatly respect and admire Jim Bowden. He showed characteristic poise and maturity, and demonstrated his selfless love for the game and the Washington Nationals. We all believe it is imperative that we honor this man, who fought for the integrity of this team.

As the first general manager in the history of the Washington Nationals, his influence and direct imprint on the franchise is immeasurable. He was hired by Major League Baseball to manage a nearly unmanageable situation, without the benefit of local ownership. But, he knew he would be serving a fan base long hungry for the return of big league baseball to the Nation's Capital. He accepted the challenge and fulfilled it with enthusiasm, intelligence, and gritty determination.


Jim's efforts to develop a competitive club on the field, while dedicating himself to building a minor league system second to none, will serve the Washington Nationals for years to come. The Washington Nationals ownership group, management, players, and fans, owe a great deal to Jim Bowden. He laid the groundwork for a team that we know will be a perennial contender in the National League East and throughout the league. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors, and we take this opportunity to honor him with his own special day. Jim's roots in Cincinnatti helped bring several former Reds to the Washington Nationals franchise. Due to this, the Washington Nationals will wear a special ballcap to honor Jim Bowden during a special Sunday game against the New York Mets.

[allstarsplus]

Jim - When I saw the title of the thread I was like I can't wait to read and laugh---you didn't disappoint!!!!

[Vintagedeputy]

I guess that I can't fool you!

[allstarsplus]

I recognized part of the Press Release verbiage from the original Press Release too and technically it is April Fool's!!!!

That Photoshop on that cap is a work of art!!!

[Vintagedeputy]

I can't claim the photoshop work...found it online somewhere and thought it was too good to resist.

[Manram]

Vintage Deputy- could you send me an email at manny.gonzalez262@gmail.com

[Vintagedeputy]

I can.....private messages work too, but I'll email you.