Mr. Happy Crack says, 'A dry crack is a happy crack!'
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Mr. Happy Crack to Throw First Pitch at Busch Stadium

The Crack Team commemorates beloved mascot's personal appearance with donation to Cardinals Care.

St. Louis, MO - Apr 18, 2005
In a ceremonial role usually reserved for Hall of Famers and Heads of State, Mr. Happy Crack is scheduled to throw out the first pitch at Busch Stadium on April 22, 2005. Mr. Happy Crack is the celebrated and internationally-recognized mascot of The Crack Team, St. Louis-based foundation repair specialists with locations in Boston, Chicago, Detroit and Kansas City. The first pitch event is a part of The Crack Team’s 20th anniversary celebration.

During the 2005 baseball season, Mr. Happy Crack appears with his trademark slogan 'A dry crack is a happy crack!' on the tri-vision in left center field at Busch Stadium. The Crack Team purchased the signage in part as a thank you to Cardinals players who mentioned their fondness for Mr. Happy Crack t-shirts during post-game interviews. In honor of the event, The Crack Team will donate a portion of all Mr. Happy Crack gift and apparel sales on April 22nd to Cardinals Care. The popular line of apparel, which includes t-shirts, boxers and baseball hats bearing the mascot’s likeness, is available online at www.mrhappycrack.com.

'If it’s good enough for President Bush, it’s good enough for Mr. Happy Crack,' says Bob Kodner, president of The Crack Team.

Who: Mr. Happy Crack, mascot of The Crack Team foundation repair specialists.
What: The first pitch at Busch Stadium.
When: 6:30 p.m., April 22nd prior to match up between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros.

For more information, contact: Cary Goldwasser at 866-HAPPY-CRACK or via email at cary@thecrackteam.com.
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