John Gall to be Honored in Final Game Before Departure to Team USA for Olympics

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The Albuquerque Isotopes will pay tribute to John Gall in a special pre-game ceremony tonight before the outfielder departs the team for the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

      Approximately 15 minutes prior to tonight’s 7:05 PM first pitch, Gall will be presented with his Team USA jersey and hat, the first time he will don the uniform since being selected to the Olympic Team.  A special Olympic video will also be shown on the video board.   

      Gall is slated to report to Team USA on July 28 in Durham, North Carolina, where the squad will play a series of four exhibitions against Team Canada before departing for Beijing.  The 2008 Summer Olympics begin on August 8, with Team USA’s first game taking place on August 13 against Korea. 

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