Phillies Announce World Series Trophy Tour Presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals and Comcast SportsNet
After closer Brad Lidge struck out the final batter on October 29, Phillies fans everywhere began celebrating a World Series Championship. During the onfield celebration, Phillies players had their chance to enjoy the trophy, and now fans throughout Delaware Valley will have their opportunity as well.
Next week, the Phillies will begin a World Series Trophy Tour, presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals and Comcast SportsNet. The trophy will make nearly 30 appearances this month with more to follow throughout 2009.
“The passion of our fans throughout last season and the postseason was phenomenal,” said David Buck, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Advertising Sales. “Now, we want to take the trophy to them. We especially want to thank Teva Pharmaceuticals and Comcast SportsNet for joining us in this special tour.”
The trophy will appear at luncheons, banquets, malls, schools, events, recreational centers involved with the Phillies Phundamentals after-school program, and top performing schools involved in the Verizon Be a Phanatic About Reading Program.
The schedule for February will be announced later this month. One of the events next month will be the FanFest held at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla., on Friday, February 20.
Fans are encouraged to check the World Series Trophy Tour schedule, which will be posted on phillies.com and updated as additions are made.
JANUARY CALENDAR
Monday, January 12
- Hosted by WGLD AM, the Phillies radio network station in York, the trophy will appear at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, Windows Terrace, 2700 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA. Public viewing of trophy: noon – 1:30 p.m. For info call 1-877-Stay-Play.
Tuesday, January 13
- PAL Luncheon, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Noon-2:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Police Athletic League. Attending: Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and Director of Public Affairs Scott Palmer.
- Lakewood BlueClaws Banquet, Woodlake Golf & Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. Banquet: 7:00 p.m. Doors open 5:00 p.m. For tickets call 732-901-7000 or go to www.blueclaws.com.
Proceeds to benefit local charitable organizations. Attending: Assistant General Managers Chuck LaMar and Scott Proefrock, Director of Minor League Operations Steve Noworyta, Phillies pitcher JA Happ, broadcaster Tom McCarthy and new bullpen catcher Tim Gradoville.
Wednesday, January 14
- Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, 525 Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, PA, hosted by network station WRAK AM in Williamsport. Public viewing: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 570-326-3607 or visit www.littleleague.org.
- Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove Banquet, Genetti Hotel, 200 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA. (SOLD OUT.) Proceeds to benefit Lycoming County United Way. Also attending: Assistant General Manager Benny Looper, Director of Minor League Operations Steve Noworyta, broadcaster Harry Kalas and pitcher JA Happ. For more information, visit www.crosscutters.com.
Thursday, January 15
- Chickie’s & Pete’s, 6055 Blackhorse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, hosted by network stations WMID AM in Atlantic City and WCMC AM in Wildwood. Public viewing: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16
- FJ Myers Recreation Center, 58th & Kingsessing Streets, Philadelphia, PA, a participant in the Phillies Phundamentals after-school program. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.)
Saturday, January 17
- Montgomery Mall, 230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA. Public viewing: noon – 1:30 p.m.
- Kennett Square Old Timers Association Banquet, Kennett Square, PA. (SOLD OUT.) Attending: Phillies Alumnus Mitch Williams and Vice President, Phillies Alumni Larry Shenk.
Monday, January 19
- Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service Signature Site Event, Temple University’s Liacouras Center, 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia. Public viewing: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Appearances by the Phillie Phanatic and Phillies Ballgirls. For more information, visit www.mlkdayofservice.org.
- 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Benefit and Awards Luncheon, Sheraton Center City, 17th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.)
Wednesday, January 21
- Starters Riverport, 17 West 2nd Street, Bethlehem, PA, hosted by 1470 AM The FOX, network station in Allentown. Public viewing: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. For information call 610-625-2300.
- Lehigh Valley IronPigs Banquet, Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Allentown, PA. Banquet: 6:45 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit IronPigs Charities. Tickets: $75 each or $675 for a table of ten. Championship tables, allowing entrance to a private pre-event reception and opportunity to mingle with event VIPs, are also available. For seat or table reservations, call 610-841-PIGS or go to www.ironpigs.com. Attending: General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr., Assistant General Manager Benny Looper, new bullpen catcher Tim Gradoville, Phillies pitchers Ryan Madson and Scott Eyre, and broadcaster Tom McCarthy.
Thursday, January 22
- VF Outlet Center, 801 Hill Avenue, Reading, PA, hosted by WEEU AM, network station in Reading. Public viewing: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-378-0408.
- Reading “King of Baseballtown” Banquet & Fundraiser, Reading Crowne Hotel, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA. (SOLD OUT.) Proceeds benefit Reading Phillies Baseballtown Charities. Attending: Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel, Assistant General Managers Chuck LaMar and Scott Proefrock, Director of Minor League Operations Steve Noworyta, new bullpen catcher Tim Gradoville, and pitchers Ryan Madson and Scott Eyre. For more information, visit www.readingphillies.com.
Friday, January 23
- Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA, hosted by WHLM AM, network station in Bloomsburg. Public viewing: 1:00-2:30 p.m. For more information, call 570-748-1200.
- Maroons Sports Bar & Grill, 556 North Centra Street, Pottsville, PA. Public viewing: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 24
- Phillies Night at the Sixers, Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA. Game time: 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit http://www.nba.com/sixers. Attending: pitchers Cole Hamels and Ryan Madson and outfielder Shane Victorino.
Sunday, January 25
- Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association Banquet, Cavaliers Country Club, Wilmington, DE. Features a silent auction to benefit Special Olympics Delaware. Tickets are available for $50. For more information, call 302-656-9797, email bbtix@aol.com or visit http://delsports.org/. Attending: Assistant General Manager Scott Proefrock and broadcaster Harry Kalas.
Monday, January 26
- Philadelphia Sportswriters Banquet, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. More info and tickets are available by calling 609-702-7473, emailing pswadinner@yahoo.com or at www.pswa.org. Attending: Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro, Manager Charlie Manuel and pitcher Brad Lidge.
- St. Cecilia School, 525 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA, a participant in the Verizon Be a Phanatic About Reading program. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.)
Tuesday, January 27
- Prescott Banquet Hall, 300 Prescott Road, Lebanon, PA, hosted by WLBR AM, network station in Lebanon. Public viewing: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 29
- Ronald McDonald House of Scranton, 332 Wheeler Avenue, Scranton, PA. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Serves families of terminally ill children.
Friday, January 30
- Black Tie Tailgate Philadelphia Auto Show Preview Gala, Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA. Proceeds to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For tickets call 800-759-9533 or go to www.blacktietailgate.com.
Saturday, January 31
- Moorestown Mall, 400 Route 38, Moorestown, NJ. Public viewing: Noon – 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 856-235-7602.
World Series Trophy Trivia
History
The initial World Series trophy was created by Major League Baseball in 1967. The St. Louis Cardinals were the first recipient.
The official name of the trophy is “The Commissioner’s Trophy”. The Baseball Commissioner presents the trophy to the owner(s), general manager and manager of the championship team. Each year, one full-sized trophy is created and awarded to the winners.
Originally, the trophy presentation took place in the clubhouse. In 1997 (Florida Marlins), the presentation was held on the field for the first time. Currently, home teams have a ceremony on the field, while visiting teams receive the trophy in the clubhouse.
Design
MLB commissioned Tiffany & Co. to create the World Series trophy in 2000.
It takes Tiffany & Co. master artisans more than three months and more than 200 troy ounces of sterling silver to create the trophy that stands 24 inches high (not including the base) with a diameter of 11 inches. It weighs approximately 30 pounds.
Features
The trophy features 30 flags, one representing each Major League team, with latitude/longitude lines symbolizing the world and 24-karat vermeil stitches representing those on a baseball. Engraved on the base are the words: “Presented by the Commissioner of Baseball” along with the signature of Baseball Commissioner Allan G. (Bud) Selig.
Source: Philadelphia Phillies
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