Jim Caviezel to Appear at Hickey-Freeman Store at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City on Monday, April 26th for a Book Signing From 12:00-2:00pm to Promote 'Bobby Jones - Stroke of Genius' and Its World Premiere at the Loews Lincoln Square NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor Jim Caviezel, fresh off his acclaimed role as Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ, is headed to the Hickey Freeman store @ 666 Fifth Avenue on Monday, April 26, 2004 for a book signing to promote "BOBBY JONES - STROKE OF GENIUS" from 12:00 to 2:00PM and its world premiere to be held that night at the Loews Lincoln Square Theatre. A reception will follow at Tavern on the Green in New York City. The Hickey Freeman Fifth Avenue store is also the home to Bobby Jones luxury sportswear, the collection Jim Caviezel has been sporting while promoting the film. Jim will be signing the behind-the-scenes book, Bobby Jones - Stroke of Genius The Movie and the Man, before heading off to the world premiere later that night. Caviezel plays Bobby Jones, who is long regarded as the greatest amateur golfer of all time. Bobby Jones, the Sportswear division of Hickey Freeman tailored clothing, and Hickey Freeman, have been working closely with the films' producers in wardrobing the cast and crew both on and off-the-course from polo shirts to tuxedos. "It's been a very exciting time for us. We are proud to be associated with such a fine film," said Jim Leddy, Bobby Jones Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Over 800 guests will attend the New York City Premiere which will also feature appearances by co-stars Claire Forlani (Mary Jones), Malcolm McDowell (O.B. Keeler), Aidan Quinn (Harry Vardon), Connie Ray (Clara Jones), Brett Rice ('Big Bob' Jones), Devon Gearheart (Young Bobby - 6), Thomas Lewis (Young Bobby - 14) and director Rowdy Herrington, whose list of films includes Striking Distance (Bruce Willis) and A Murder of Crows (Cuba Gooding Jr.). Dr. Bobby Jones IV, grandson of the legendary golfer, will also be in attendance. In the movie, Jones' inspiring life is traced from his early years in rural Georgia through his historic grand slam victory in 1930. It is fitting that the world premiere will take place in the Met Area where Jones had so many ties. His first major victory took place in the 1923 U.S. Open at Inwood CC on Long Island and he won the 1929 Open at Winged Foot Golf Club, an event that set the stage for his 1930 Grand Slam. Considered the most popular athlete of his time, Jones was twice honored with ticker tape parades in Manhattan. More than a golf film, "Stroke of Genius" tells the story of a remarkable man who displayed great love for the game that tested both his resolve and his character, and great courage in the face of incredible adversity, including a lifelong battle against the crippling disease Syringomyelia that eventually claimed his life. Jones retired from golf in 1931, at the age of 28, but went on to create Augusta National Golf Club, home to tournament he founded, The Masters. Jones had a long and successful second career as a lawyer. In keeping with the spirit of Bobby Jones, all proceeds from this event will benefit the MGA Foundation and the American Syringomyelia Foundation (ASAP), along with the Bobby Jones Film Foundation and their national charity partner, The First Tee(R). The MGA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Metropolitan Golf Association, offers a wide variety of innovative programs and educational initiatives aimed at underprivileged youth, junior golfers and the physically challenged. The MGA Foundation is about to launch a $5 million Capital Campaign to support its ever-expanding programs conducted to help grow the game of golf. The American Syringomyelia Alliance Project (ASAP) is a charity that funds education, support and research projects for Syringomyelia, the disease that crippled the legendary golfer and eventually took his life in 1971. Their mission is "to improve the lives of those affected with Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, and other related disorders while we find a cure". For more information regarding the Hickey Freeman in-store appearance, contact Erin Gaffney @ 212/840-4771. For further information on the film and its world premiere, contact Tommy Dee or Kate Keller at (914) 347-4653. Hickey Freeman Store @ 666 Fifth Avenue (between 52 & 53 Sts.) Store # 212/586-6481 DATASOURCE: Hartmarx Corporation CONTACT: Erin Gaffney of Hartmarx Corporation, +1-212-840-4771

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