Will Vikings Or Pirates Be Sobbing Saturday Afternoon?

Burrell Field will open at noon on Saturday and the game between Viking and Pirate alumni will commence at 12:30 pm, rain or shine -- but which side will need the crying towels that are among the memorabilia being lined up for this event?

Organizers thank Pirate Alumna Carlene Meitz of Carlene's T-Shirt Corner as well as Bob Vance, also a Pirate alumnus for getting these game towels.

If you're not already in the know, find out more about the game . It also has a PDF that lists a partial roster of the 70 or so players and cheerleaders taking part.

Viking fans seems to have the edge in passion heading toward the showdown. They lead Pirate partisans by a 50 to 43 percent margin in a poll asking who readers are rooting for.

If you haven't cast a vote already, click for your favorite below.

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