Bowie Baysox Suddenly Change Their Name

Everyone knows that the proper way to pronounce Bowie is "Boo-ee," but on Friday night that won't be the case anymore -- at least at Prince George's Stadium.

That's because the Bowie Baysox are honoring the late David Bowie with a special promotional night in honor or the legendary musician, according to a statement, which notes that the name of the team would be changed from the "Bowie Baysox" to the "Bowie Baysox."

The class-AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles will enact the name change for the Bowie Baysox David Bowie Tribute Event on Friday, July 22 in a matchup against the Erie SeaWolves at Prince George's Stadium at 7:05 p.m.

"The team will represent the star with Bowie music, contests and tributes throughout the event," the statement adds. "The Baysox will also wear special David Bowie-themed jerseys during the game that will be auctioned off during an in-game jersey auction. Proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit Feeding America. The designs for the multi-colored jerseys were inspired by the many flamboyant outfits that David Bowie was famous for wearing during his performances."

There will even be David Bowie-themed fireworks after the game.

David Bowie, the stage name of David Robert Jones, passed away in January at the age of 69 after a battle with liver cancer. Bowie's music had a huge influence on popular culture, and he went by numerous alter egos, inclluding "Ziggy Stardust" and "Jareth the Goblin King."

You can purchase tickets at www.baysox.com or by calling 301-464-4865.

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