Yankee 2012 home opener schedule of events

4/13/12, "First pitch for Friday’s Home Opener is slated for 1:08 p.m. But beforehand, there is some business that needs to be attended to.

• Here is a look at the schedule of events leading up to the Yankees-Angels game:

• 10:20-11:20 a.m. Yankees hit
• 11:00 a.m. Gates open to ticket holders
• 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Angels hit
• 12:44-12:54 p.m. Baseline introductions
• 12:54 p.m. Introduction of giant American flag, unfurled by West Point Cadets
• 12:54 p.m. Presentation of Colors: West Point Color Guard
• 12:55 p.m. Flyover and national anthem introduction’
• 12:56 p.m. National anthem by Jeremy Jordan; U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet flyover
• 1:03 p.m. Umpires and Managers to Home Plate
• 1:06 p.m. Yankees take the field; ceremonial first pitch thrown by Jorge Posada

During the morning, Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter and Joe Girardi will address the media at formal press conferences. We’ll also be bringing you plenty of different items from the clubhouse. Stay tuned."

• 4/12/12, "Yankees home opener schedule of events," ESPN NY, M. Mazzeo

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