Magic Johnson will return to Gastonia this week in support of the Honey Hunters baseball team

By CLTure News

September 5, 2022

Photo: Jalen Marlowe

Five-time NBA Champion, Hall of Famer, and business mogul Magic Johnson will be in Gastonia this week to continue his support for independent baseball league team, the Gastonia Honey Hunters and their owner Brandon Bellamy. The Honey Hunters announced on Sunday the NBA legend will be at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia on Friday, September 9 for a meet-and-greet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gas House Bar & Grill inside the ballpark. According to their social media accounts, the meet-and-greet will end at 6 p.m. sharp and fans will be allowed to bring one item to be signed.

Johnson threw out the honorary first pitch in the Honey Hunters inaugural game last year to support owner Brandon Bellamy, a real estate developer who is also the first Black majority owner of a professional baseball team.

Tickets for Friday night’s game vs. the Lexington Legends start at $8 and can be purchased here.




Read next:

How Brandon Bellamy, owner of the Gastonia Honey Hunters plans to change the city with FUSE district

The Hornets will play three nationally televised games in 2022-23 season

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Strokes and Thundercat; a memorable concert experience for the Queen City

A guide to Charlotte’s best running and biking trails

Tom Gabbard is ready to steer Blumenthal Performing Arts into the future

The Hornets unveil new Statement Edition uniform leaving behind odd “CHA” era

North Carolina offers several great lakes to vacation

The forgotten history of Black baseball in Charlotte

Everything you need to know about The Independent Picture House in NoDa

Want to win two tickets to see Wu-Tang and Nas in Charlotte?

Hopscotch has evolved over the years, but still remains a convergence of genres and platform for North Carolina talent

In this article