New Balance announced today the signing of Hyde Park native and Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, to a multi-year endorsement contract. New Balance will be Delcarmen's official footwear and off-field apparel provider and will partner with him as presenting sponsor of his Annual Bowlin' Strikes for Schools event benefiting Boston Public Schools on June 28.
“I am really excited that New Balance is joining me in support of my charity, which is very important to me,” says Delcarmen. “The New Balance cleats are light and comfortable; hopefully they will help me strike guys out all season.”
“As a Boston-based company, we are proud to partner with Manny, who grew up here and who shares our passion for giving back to the local community,” says Mark Cavanaugh, General Manager for Team Sports at New Balance. “We look forward to supporting him both on the diamond and off the field in his charitable endeavors.”
Delcarmen wears the New Balance 1101 baseball spike.
Bowlin' Strikes for Schools will be held on June 28, 2010 at 6:00 p.m at Jillian's Boston, located at 145 Ipswich Street. The event will feature guest appearances by local athletes and media personalities, complimentary appetizers, entertainment, bowling, auctions and raffle prizes, with all proceeds going directly to Boston Public Schools.
Delcarmen grew up in Hyde Park and attended Boston Public Schools. An avid bowler, he has raised more than $70,000 since the events inception in 2005. Please visit mannyd17.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
