GaryMrMets
02-19-2002, 10:51 PM
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News
2/19/2002 2:35 pm ET
Notebook: Phan Fest and a special Phanatic visit
Plenty of fun planned for third annual event in Clearwater, Fla.
By Phillies Media Relations
CLEARWATER, FLA - Autographs, a free soda and hot dog, a fireworks show, a silent auction of sports memorabilia, a photo opportunity with a former Phillies player and appearances by Phillie Phanatic and Phil E. Phox . . . all part of the third annual Phillies Phan Fest scheduled for Friday evening, February 22, at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium.
The City of Clearwater, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and the Phillies are sponsoring the event that is open to fans free of charge. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Autographs
Mike Lieberthal, Brandon Duckworth, Terry Adams, Dave Hollins, Marlon Byrd and three other Phillies players will sign autographs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The players will be set up in two stations of four players each. The stations will be located in front of the dugouts. Cost per station is $10.00 that includes one autograph from each of the four players at that station. Fans may purchase additional coupons, one at a time, until the supply is exhausted. Players are subject to last-minute changes.
Photo Booth
Tug McGraw will be stationed in the Photo Booth (6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.). Fans, a for a $10.00 fee, may have their photo taken with the former Phillies great relief pitcher.
Free soda
All fans entering the Stadium will receive a coupon for a free soda and hot dog.
Silent Auction
Autographed items from the Phillies and other sports celebrities will be available during a Silent Auction. The tables will be located on the third base side inside the main entrance starting at 5:30 p.m. The Silent Auction will close at 7:30 p.m. Last year's Silent Auction raised $1,420. Among the items: Robin Roberts autographed photo and ball; Tony Perez autographed ball; Mike Lieberthal jersey; Greg Gross jersey; a Warren Sapp autographed Tampa Bay Bucs jersey and Larry Bowa Bobbing Head Doll.
Phillies Charities, Inc.
All proceeds from the autograph stations, the McGraw photo booth and the Silent Auction will go to Phillies Charities, Inc., the ball club's official charity. Phillies Charities, Inc., will divide the proceeds among two Clearwater charitable causes: (1) the City of Clearwater Little League program and (2) the Clearwater High School baseball program in memory of Ricky Teal, a member of the school's team who was tragically killed last month in an auto accident.
Other events
Run the bases for children . . . Stroll the bases for Senior Citizens . . . Carnival-type games in the outfield . . . Speed Pitch . . . Face Painters . . . Clowns and musical entertainment.
Fireworks
An aerial show will begin at 8 p.m.
Phan Fest will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
PHANATIC VISIT
The Phillie Phanatic made a special trip to Jenkintown, PA this weekend to visit a passionate Phillies fan. Eleanor Gallagher has cancer and her dying wish was to have the Phanatic make a personal visit.
Gallagher's family sent letters to the Phillies, explaining Eleanor's wish and describing her regular routine of clinging to a Phanatic doll during each of her Chemotherapy treatments.
The Phanatic surprised Eleanor and the family (photo above) by meeting her after church on her birthday Sunday afternoon.
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/photo/2002_news/p/ph_news_phanatic_288_021902.jpg
The Phillie Phanatic visiting with one of his biggest fans, Eleanor Gallagher.
News
2/19/2002 2:35 pm ET
Notebook: Phan Fest and a special Phanatic visit
Plenty of fun planned for third annual event in Clearwater, Fla.
By Phillies Media Relations
CLEARWATER, FLA - Autographs, a free soda and hot dog, a fireworks show, a silent auction of sports memorabilia, a photo opportunity with a former Phillies player and appearances by Phillie Phanatic and Phil E. Phox . . . all part of the third annual Phillies Phan Fest scheduled for Friday evening, February 22, at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium.
The City of Clearwater, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and the Phillies are sponsoring the event that is open to fans free of charge. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Autographs
Mike Lieberthal, Brandon Duckworth, Terry Adams, Dave Hollins, Marlon Byrd and three other Phillies players will sign autographs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The players will be set up in two stations of four players each. The stations will be located in front of the dugouts. Cost per station is $10.00 that includes one autograph from each of the four players at that station. Fans may purchase additional coupons, one at a time, until the supply is exhausted. Players are subject to last-minute changes.
Photo Booth
Tug McGraw will be stationed in the Photo Booth (6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.). Fans, a for a $10.00 fee, may have their photo taken with the former Phillies great relief pitcher.
Free soda
All fans entering the Stadium will receive a coupon for a free soda and hot dog.
Silent Auction
Autographed items from the Phillies and other sports celebrities will be available during a Silent Auction. The tables will be located on the third base side inside the main entrance starting at 5:30 p.m. The Silent Auction will close at 7:30 p.m. Last year's Silent Auction raised $1,420. Among the items: Robin Roberts autographed photo and ball; Tony Perez autographed ball; Mike Lieberthal jersey; Greg Gross jersey; a Warren Sapp autographed Tampa Bay Bucs jersey and Larry Bowa Bobbing Head Doll.
Phillies Charities, Inc.
All proceeds from the autograph stations, the McGraw photo booth and the Silent Auction will go to Phillies Charities, Inc., the ball club's official charity. Phillies Charities, Inc., will divide the proceeds among two Clearwater charitable causes: (1) the City of Clearwater Little League program and (2) the Clearwater High School baseball program in memory of Ricky Teal, a member of the school's team who was tragically killed last month in an auto accident.
Other events
Run the bases for children . . . Stroll the bases for Senior Citizens . . . Carnival-type games in the outfield . . . Speed Pitch . . . Face Painters . . . Clowns and musical entertainment.
Fireworks
An aerial show will begin at 8 p.m.
Phan Fest will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
PHANATIC VISIT
The Phillie Phanatic made a special trip to Jenkintown, PA this weekend to visit a passionate Phillies fan. Eleanor Gallagher has cancer and her dying wish was to have the Phanatic make a personal visit.
Gallagher's family sent letters to the Phillies, explaining Eleanor's wish and describing her regular routine of clinging to a Phanatic doll during each of her Chemotherapy treatments.
The Phanatic surprised Eleanor and the family (photo above) by meeting her after church on her birthday Sunday afternoon.
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/photo/2002_news/p/ph_news_phanatic_288_021902.jpg
The Phillie Phanatic visiting with one of his biggest fans, Eleanor Gallagher.