SALISBURY, MD - The Delmarva Shorebirds have unveiled a new temporary name they will be assuming as a tribute to a beloved Delmarva icon.
On Saturday, May 17, the Shorebirds will take the field against the Fredericksburg Nationals as the Delmarva Wild Ponies, a tribute to the world-famous ponies of Assateague Island. The team will feature newly-branded jerseys, hats, and merchandise as part of the special event.
“The Shorebirds have and always will be a community minded organization first and we thought what better way to honor Delmarva than connecting the Shorebirds brand with the Wild Ponies on Assateague Island,” said Chris Bitters, Shorebirds General Manager. “This identity not only connects with our local Delmarva community, but worldwide as many families have come to the Eastern Shore just to see the Wild Ponies providing a great opportunity to increase the footprint and knowledge of this community attraction and our region in general.”
The Shorebirds say they will have special attractions, food, and promotional elements during the game at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on May 17. A portion of ticket and merchandise sales for the game will go towards supporting wild pony initiatives across Delmarva, the team says.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company confirmed Wednesday they would be receiving a portion of the proceeds raised from the game.
For more information and ticket availability, you can visit the Delmarva Shorebirds website here.