University of Minnesota Athletics
GOLDEN GOPHER FOOTBALL TO HONOR RAY CHRISTENSEN
8/15/2000 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Entering the final season of his broadcasting career, the legendary Christensen has called a monumental 499 football games and 1,278 basketball games (44 seasons) for the Maroon and Gold.
The first 10,000 fans to enter the gates at the season opener will receive a Ray Christensen commemorative lapel pin. Christensen will also be honored during a special halftime ceremony at the game. A complete listing of the week's events honoring Christensen is listed below:
Thursday-Friday, August 24- 25
WCCO's Dave Lee and Kim Jefferies will broadcast live at the Minnesota State Fair. Listeners are invited to visit the WCCO booth to share their favorite Ray Christensen memories from 7-9 a.m. each day. Tickets to the season opener will be awarded to those with the best memories.
Saturday, August 26
WCCO will sponsor a Ray Christensen sound-alike contest from 3-5 p.m. at the WCCO State Fair booth. For more information call the WCCO promotions department at (612) 370-0611.
Sunday, August 27
U of M Day at the State Fair. Christensen will join Coach Glen Mason and the 2000 team captains on the WCCO "Sports Huddle" show with Sid Hartman and Dave Mona.
Saturday, September 2
Season opener vs. UL Monroe at the Metrodome at 11:10 a.m. First 10,000 fans will receive a special Ray Christensen lapel pin. Christensen will be honored in a special halftime ceremony. Two- for-one group tickets (20 or more).
For ticket information, contact the U of M athletics ticket office at (612) 624-0080 or 1-800-U- GOPHER.
