Mississippi Braves Break World Record

PRESS RELEASE – The Salvation Army, in conjunction with the Mississippi Braves, succeeded in breaking a Guinness World Record Saturday at Trustmark Park. Upon entering the gates, fans were given a Salvation Army bell in which they had to ring at least five minutes while doing the “twist” immediately following the game.

Hample to Attempt Record-Setting Catch on Monday

PRESS RELEASE – The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are pleased to host yet another world record attempt when author and baseball fanatic Zack Hample will attempt to set a pair of records related to the greatest height at which a baseball can be caught on the morning of Monday, July 2 at LeLacheur Park.

Here’s the World’s Most Expensive Hot Dog

As we reported earlier this week, the indy pro Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) plan to offer an $80 hot dog to break the Guinness World Record for the planet’s most expensive hot dog.  Read more and view photo here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Holyoke Fans to Dance for World Record

PRESS RELEASE – The Blue Sox find themselves atop the standings in the Western Division of the NECBL entering play on Wednesday, but after Thursday’s home game against the Newport Gulls the Blue Sox hope to remain in first place and also find their name written into the record books.

Spinners to Attempt Dental Flossing World Record

PRESS RELEASE – The Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, want YOU to join us and the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) for “Floss Night” with the Spinners, Wednesday, June 29. The event will feature thousands of fans flossing their teeth simultaneously, using Glide floss picks donated to the MDS by Procter and Gamble.

Rangers Set Sunglasses Record

Eat you heart out Corey Heart.  The Texas Rangers broke the Guinness World Record on Tuesday night for the most people wearing sunglasses.  The Rangers only needed 424 to break the previous mark, as an estimated 30,000 sported the red or blue shades provided by Reliant energy.  Only fans in two sections were officially counted.  Read more and watch video here.