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08/29/08 11:30 PM ET

Clippers say farewell to Cooper Stadium

Live entertainment, giveaways highlight landmark's final series

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Cooper Stadium has served as the setting for thousands upon thousands of Minor League baseball games since 1932.

None, though, may be louder or as exciting as the final three this weekend against the Toledo Mud Hens.

The Clippers will say goodbye to their longtime home in style this weekend with a bevy of fun-filled activities to coincide with the momentous final series.

"Saturday, Sunday and Monday mark 'the end of an era' on West Mound Street at Cooper Stadium," said Ken Schnacke, president and general manager of the Columbus Clippers.

First pitch for all three games is set for 6:05 p.m. ET and tickets are still available, though they may not be for long.

Live entertainment will greet fans who are waiting at the gates when they open at 3:45 p.m. each day. The Arnett Howard Band will begin performing at 4 p.m. on Saturday while McGuffey Lane and Phil Dirt & the Dozers will do the same Sunday and Monday, respectively.

Among other various giveaways, the first 7,500 fans in attendance for each game (first 10,000 on Monday) will receive a 24x20 commemorative poster of the 76-year-old stadium, courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch. All fans will be entered into drawings to win commemorative patches, and, on Monday, a limited edition replica of Cooper Stadium will be up for grabs.

Monday will also mark the stadium's final Dime-A-Dog night.

After the final out is registered on Monday night, postgame ceremonies will be held to honor the historic park. Cooper Stadium's home plate will be dug up and removed so it can be transferred to the Clippers' new stadium, Huntington Park.

The fun won't stop after the final out, however.

After each game, fans will be able to take in three consecutive nights of fireworks -- each one increasing in size until the grand finale Monday. Once the fireworks are over, fans will have the opportunity to run the bases and play catch for the very last time.

Andrew Gribble is an associate reporter for MLB.com This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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