The New York Yankees have announced that head football coaches Michael Toerper and Curt Fitzpatrick will face one another on the bump in late July, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Bronx Bombers MLB contest with the Kansas City Royals.
 
The show of collegial competitive spirit and playful fun is one of the many creative ways the New York Yankees organization, Ithaca College, and SUNY Cortland are jointly promoting the highly anticipated 2022 Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium in the fall.
 
To highlight what is sure to be a historic day in the Bronx on Saturday, November 12, Yankee Stadium is hosting Cortaca Jug Day on Thursday, July 28, when the Yankees face the Royals at 7:10 p.m.

 

Get Your Tickets Here

Ranging from $45 to $85, tickets for this special Cortaca Jug promotion are on sale here. The first 1,000 fans who purchase tickets through that link will receive an exclusive New York Yankees hat co-branded with the Ithaca College Athletics logo. This special event ticket includes a hot dog and beverage.

Fans can purchase up to eight individual seats. All tickets will be delivered digitally, and mobile presentation will be the sole method of entry. All sales are final. There will be no refunds or cancellations. More instructions and information on game day item pickup is available at the ticket sales link.


Cortaca Jug Day Pre-Game

To get pumped up for the baseball game, in true Bombers spirit, Ithaca College has organized a pre-game at nearby Stan's Sports Bar, located at 836 River Avenue. The IC pre-game will begin two hours before the first pitch and fans can register here. A cash bar and a free swag item will be included with registration.

"As excitement continues to build for the football game itself, Cortaca Jug Day at Yankee Stadium is a great opportunity to experience the most iconic venue in the world of sports ahead of IC in the City: Reunion and Cortaca '22 this November," said M. Quincy Davidson, interim vice president for philanthropy and engagement. "We're very excited to celebrate with the entire IC community in New York in July, and again from November 10 to 12."


Stay in the Loop

Planning and preparation continue for IC in the City and Cortaca Jug 2022. For more information and to learn about opportunities for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and IC community members, please visit the "IC in the City" homepage.