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Gerry Forbes: Stamps and Flames alumni play ball on the Field of Dreams

Three great Calgarians have been working for five months putting this together — former Mrs. Calgary Angie Shilliday, Mr. Calgary Jeff Wilkie, and Rob Laird are the principals and have done a great job selling packages and sponsorships for this nearly sold-out event.

Such Stampeders stars as Bo Levi Mitchell, Quinn Smith, Devone Claybrooks, Rob Cote and Derone Mayo will be swinging the lumber alongside alumni greats including QB Kevin Glenn, Keon Raymond, and Randy Chevrier.

On the Flames roster are all-time greats Lanny McDonald, Perry Berezan, Jim Peplinski, Joel Otto, Jamie Macoun, Bearcat Murray and one of the funniest guys I know, former Hitman star Brent Krahn.

There is a meet-and-greet with the squads and local celebrities like your field host Red Dawg and lots of local TV and radio folk.

You can grab some autographed gems and some neat memorabilia with the silent auction and win a bundle with the 50-50 draw tickets on sale.

All the money being raised from the event goes to two great charities.

One is Life Choice Dynamics, an organization that helps former CFL players transition from the field into employment following retirement when they hang up the helmet.

Many times retirement from sports can lead to depression, addiction, and many can fall on hard times. This organization trains you to go from sport into careers away from the stadium lights.

The other Charity is CC4MS, a not-for-profit organization that helps male adult survivors of sexual abuse. The Flames have been behind this endeavour for years.

The gates swing open Friday night with the game and home-run derby at 7 p.m.. Tickets are only $15 for adults reserved seating, $10 for general admission, and kids under 12 get in for $5.

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