DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Daytona Tortugas, the city’s Single-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds, handed out bobbleheads of Volusia County Sheriff Mile Chitwood at Saturday’s game.
The first 1,000 fans through the gates had the chance to take home the keepsake as part of a promotion for the team’s First Responders Night.
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“You’ve seen him as Daytona Beach Police Chief, you’ve seen him on TV, you know him as the Volusia County Sheriff, and now you’re seeing him as a bobblehead!” the team posted on its website. The Tortugas’ hosted several themed nights during its third homestead of the 2023 season.
After the game, the sheriff’s office posted on social media that they are selling a limited number of the bobbleheads online for $20 with proceeds going to the Volusia Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.
Sunday’s game features a Mother’s Day promotion, according to their website.
Who did this?? 🧐
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) May 14, 2023
We have a limited number of these available online for $20. Proceeds benefit the Volusia Sheriff's Youth Foundation. Only 1,500 were made and the first 1,000 are gone… or on eBay. https://t.co/rSnogKMICr pic.twitter.com/6npEEUlKs2
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Bottom of the 1st, 1-0 @daytonatortugas and @SheriffChitwood is signing bobble heads! pic.twitter.com/UsZkMUpnhU
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) May 13, 2023
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