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<br />TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 20, 2012
<br />FROM: PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ITEM No: 12
<br />SERVICES DEPARTMENT
<br />WARDS: ALL
<br />SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013 AS BOBBY BONDS DAY
<br />ISSUE
<br />The issue for City Council consideration is whether to support the designation of Saturday, August
<br />24, 2013 as Bobby Bonds Day.
<br />RECOMMENDATIONS
<br />That the City Council:
<br />1. Designate Saturday, August 24, 2013 as Bobby Bonds Day; and
<br />2. Approve the use of Bobby Bonds Park for a one -day celebration honoring the life and
<br />accomplishments of native son Bobby Bonds.
<br />BACKGROUND
<br />In June 1976, the City Council approved the naming of Bobby Bonds Sports Park honoring
<br />the accomplishments of native son Bobby Bonds. Bobby Bonds was born in Riverside on
<br />March 15, 1946; attended Poly High School where he excelled in sports; and was later signed by
<br />the San Francisco Giants in 1964 and played in the major leagues until he retired in 1981. In his
<br />debut game in 1968, Bobby hit a grand slam; no first -time player had hit a grand slam in a debut
<br />game since 1898.
<br />Bobby Bonds set a record over five seasons having 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases and was
<br />selected to play in the Baseball All Stars in 1971, 1973 and 1975. He was also awarded the
<br />Golden Glove Award in 1971, 1973 and 1974. Bobby Bonds ended his career with a 0.268 batting
<br />average and 332 home runs. He was and continues to be a positive role model for the youth of
<br />Riverside.
<br />Staff will work with the family and committee to advise them of sponsorship and permitting process
<br />necessary to plan and execute a successful celebration.
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