The Triple-A affiliate for the Houston Astros will be playing in style in 2018; sporting rad 1980’s Coming to America jerseys.
The Houston Astros are king of the MLB world, and they do as they please. The same rings true for their Triple-A affiliate, the Fresno Grizzlies, who will don some rad 1980’s inspired jerseys for the 2018 season.
The official Twitter account for the Fresno Grizzlies released the details in style.
On June 21, the Grizzlies will play as... THE ZAMUNDA LIONS! (And McDowell's Big Micks will be served!!) 🦁🍔 #ComingToFresno presented by @PlayFresno pic.twitter.com/Y4btoXoAx6
— Fresno Grizzlies (@FresnoGrizzlies) February 8, 2018
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Coming to America made its debut in 1988, one showcasing the talents of comedian Eddie Murphy — and is making a comeback, of sorts, three decades later. The “sequel” known as “Coming to Fresno” will honor the film on June 21 in epic fashion.
It’s unknown if Murphy himself will attend this event, but Akeem Joffer, the prince of “Zamunda,” should consider gracing the stadium with his presence. However, the Grizzlies are going all out in their homage to Coming to America, even in the fine details of the event.
The Grizzlies are adopting the name of the Zamunda Lions, in tribute of the fictional nation of Zamunda, where Murphy’s character Prince Joffer hails from in the movie. The attire will even include the flag of Zamunda, with Fresno’s flag complimenting it, as well — a nice one-two punch.
They have the Golden Arches, we have the "Golden Archs." They have a sesame seed bun, our buns have no seeds. #McDowells #ComingToFresno #June21 pic.twitter.com/PgqECNfObM
— Fresno Grizzlies (@FresnoGrizzlies) February 8, 2018
The staff in Fresno isn’t stopping with the uniforms, where they will open up a McDowells for the game. The inspiration for the fast food chain shown in Coming to America is a copy of McDonald’s, but the owner wiggles his way around it. This establishment is where the Prince gets a job when he comes to America.
"See, they’re McDonald’s… I’m McDowell’s. They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick. We both got two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions, but their buns have sesame seeds. My buns have no seeds."
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You Fresno faithful are in for a treat, with this unique burger variation. So, grab yourself a Big Mik, a cold beer, your custom Lions gear, get your hair weave on point, and root on the Zamunda/Fresno Lions.