Most Unusual Baseball Promotion

Baseball teams are known for their creative promotions to get fans out to the ball park, but it appears we've come a long way from "Ladies Night." Last night, the Triple A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, announced the winner their latest, and perhaps most bizarre, fan giveaway. One lucky fan won a free FUNERAL PACKAGE! No kidding. IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes said, "It's one of our best out-of-the-box promotions. Or maybe I should say one of our best 'in-the-box' promotions!" Fans had to submit an essay describing their ideal funeral and explain why they deserved a free one. More than 50 essays were turned in. The winner got a casket, embalming or cremation, hearse, headstone, flowers and a funeral or memorial service, all valued at nearly $10,000. A nearby funeral home is the sponsor. Not really that surprising given that this is the team that gave fans the world's first urinal gaming system.

(Source-myway.com)