03-26-2010, 11:11 AM
DETROIT, MI -- WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle channel, and Comcast Michigan will offer one lucky angler and his or her favorite fishing buddy the opportunity to spend the day fishing with Detroit baseball great Jack Morris in the "WFN's Fishing with Jack Morris presented by Comcast" Sweepstakes.
The winner will also receive transportation to the fishing location, hotel accommodations, lunch with the former Tigers star, $100 spending cash, an exclusive WFN prize pack and more. In addition, a WFN camera crew will shoot the event for a feature on a future WFN show. The promotion kicked off at the Ultimate Boat Show in Grand Rapids on March 18 and concludes on May 2. To enter, consumers should visit www.wfn.tv/comcastmi.
Comcast customers in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Saginaw and Bay City can get WFN on channel 743 on Comcast's Sports Entertainment Package. To find out if WFN is available on your cable system, or to get WFN on Comcast, visit www.wfn.tv/demand.
Morris was one of MLB's most dominant starting pitchers during the 1980's. In a career that spanned 18 seasons (1977-94) he compiled a 254-186 record and was a 20-game winner three times. He was a 5-time All-Star, 4-time World Series champion and the winningest pitcher of the 1980's with 162 wins. Known as one of the best post-season pitchers in baseball history, he forever etched his name in baseball lore by pitching 10 shutout innings for Minnesota in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
"WFN is all about educating and entertaining anglers," said Chris Doyle, Vice President of Marketing for WFN. "We previously created everlasting memories for anglers inTexas with the chance to fish with former NFL great Jay Novacek and viewers in Minnesota the experience of wetting a line with former MLB great Kent Hrbek. He's a local sports legend and a passionate angler so we know any Michigan angler would love to spend a day with on the water."
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN's Reel Road Trip. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. For more information, visit www.WFN.TV.
Media Contact
Doug Drotman (631) 462-1198 doug@drotmanpr.com
The winner will also receive transportation to the fishing location, hotel accommodations, lunch with the former Tigers star, $100 spending cash, an exclusive WFN prize pack and more. In addition, a WFN camera crew will shoot the event for a feature on a future WFN show. The promotion kicked off at the Ultimate Boat Show in Grand Rapids on March 18 and concludes on May 2. To enter, consumers should visit www.wfn.tv/comcastmi.
Comcast customers in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Saginaw and Bay City can get WFN on channel 743 on Comcast's Sports Entertainment Package. To find out if WFN is available on your cable system, or to get WFN on Comcast, visit www.wfn.tv/demand.
Morris was one of MLB's most dominant starting pitchers during the 1980's. In a career that spanned 18 seasons (1977-94) he compiled a 254-186 record and was a 20-game winner three times. He was a 5-time All-Star, 4-time World Series champion and the winningest pitcher of the 1980's with 162 wins. Known as one of the best post-season pitchers in baseball history, he forever etched his name in baseball lore by pitching 10 shutout innings for Minnesota in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
"WFN is all about educating and entertaining anglers," said Chris Doyle, Vice President of Marketing for WFN. "We previously created everlasting memories for anglers inTexas with the chance to fish with former NFL great Jay Novacek and viewers in Minnesota the experience of wetting a line with former MLB great Kent Hrbek. He's a local sports legend and a passionate angler so we know any Michigan angler would love to spend a day with on the water."
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN's Reel Road Trip. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. For more information, visit www.WFN.TV.
Media Contact
Doug Drotman (631) 462-1198 doug@drotmanpr.com