Baseball heroes of Oakland County, LP to acquire, operate Frontier League’s Midwest Sliders during 2008 Season Pictures

Some 150 area residents, business owners and politicians attended the news conference to welcome Oakland County’s new professional baseball team.

Commissioner Bill Lee welcomes the Oakland County Cruisers into the Frontier League. Team President Rob Hilliard (left) and SVP Tim Nick (right) flank the Commissioner.

What could be more appropriate at a baseball press conference than hot dogs?

... Apple Pie, perhaps???

... Or how about some cruiser classics???

Waterford Twp. Supervisor Carl Solden (left) and Rob Hilliard stand next to two of four designs from which fans will be able to choose for the official Oakland County Cruisers team logo.

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Photo credit: Robert McClain (www.StudentandAthlete.com)