Corey Thurman, who spent eight seasons with the York Revolution, will have his number 35 retired by the team on May 14th prior to their game. Thurman is the franchise leader in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched and helped establish the Revolution in York. Team president Eric Menzer said Thurman embraced the community and did more than just play baseball well. Thurman is honored to have his number retired as it represents his support from York fans and coaches he has had in baseball and life.

1. COREY THURMAN’S NUMBER 35 TO BE RETIRED
“The Greatest Pitcher in Revolution History to Be Honored on May 14th
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday,March2, 2016
For more information:
Mark Serratore,MarketingManager
Phone:(717) 801-4463
Email:mserratore@yorkrevolution.com
Cory Thurman spent parts of eight seasons in the Atlantic League, all with York. In that time, he was
twice crowned a champion and three times an all-star, but his greatest honor still awaits him. Prior to
the game on Saturday,May 14th
, Thurman’snumber35 will be retiredbythe Revolutionandwill forever
hang in PeoplesBank Park.
“For someone to have their number retired, they need to be more than just a great competitor on the
field.Theyneedtoembrace the community and Corey did, and continues to do, exactly that,” said Eric
Menzer,teampresident.“He helpedestablishthe presence of the Revolution in York. We’re thrilled to
be honoring Corey for what he’s meant to this organization and the York community.”
Thurman himself was understandably excited when told of the upcoming honor. "Having my jersey
numberretiredisagreat honorthat representsthe kidsIcoach inbaseball and in life, the amazing fans
fromYork who have alwayssupportedme,andlastlymyfamilythathave beenbymyside through it all.
Thisachievementis a testament to the hard working people of York as well as my former teammates I
have played beside over the years. I can't wait to see number 35 on the wall."
The evening will conclude with post-game inside-the-park fireworks by Pyrotecnico, a spectacle the
Revolution will present every Saturday night during the 2016 season.
Thurman is the franchise’s all-time leader in wins (66), strikeouts (667), and innings pitched (980.1)
while ranking second in Atlantic League history in the same categories. He was selected out of high
school in the 4th
round of the 1996 MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals. Claimed by the Toronto Blue
Jays, he made his MLB debut on April 5, 2002. He also pitched for Toronto in 2003.

2. Thurman’snumberwill be the fourthretiredbythe team, butthe firstfora playerwhoactuallytook the
fieldforthe Revolution.Otherretireesinclude formerRevolutionmanagerAndyEtchebarren(8),Orioles
Hall of Famer and former member of the York White Roses Brooks Robinson (5), and Hall of Famer
Jackie Robinson (42), whose number is retired throughout professional baseball.
Tickets to Corey Thurman’s jersey retirement and all other Revolution home games can be purchased
online at yorkrevolution.com, over the phone at (717)-801-HITS (4487), or in person at the Apple
Chevrolet Ticket Office, which is open Monday-Friday from 10 AM-5 PM.
The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional
Baseball, and Atlantic League Champions in 2010 and 2011. 2016 will be the Revolution’s 10th
anniversary season at5 BrooksRobinson Way. PeoplesBankPark hosts all 70 home games in addition to
a myriad of events through the entire calendar year. For tickets or more information, please call 717-
801-HITS (4487) or visit the Revolution online at YorkRevolution.com.
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