PRESS RELEASE!:

The 76ers will celebrate the World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies during “Phillies Night,” the highlight of which will be the fans’ opportunity to get their picture taken with the Commissioner’s Trophy prior to the Sixers game vs. the Knicks on Saturday, January 24, 2009. The trophy will be on display in the Wachovia Center at the 11th Street Atrium starting at 6:00pm until just before halftime. The game will tip-off at 7:00pm.

Fans will be able to view and photograph the trophy from the concourse as well as from the suite, club and mezzanine levels of the Wachovia Center, allowing for a 360 degree view of the prized hardware.

You hear that?  A THREE-HUNDRED AND SIXTY DEGREE VIEW! That’s like every possible angle.

If that isn’t worth the price of admission, surely this is:

In attendance for “Phillies Night” will be World Series MVP Cole Hamels – who will participate in the ceremonial opening tip – pitchers Ryan Madson and Brad Lidge, and outfielder Shane Victorino, all of whom will participate in a three-point shooting contest at halftime. The World Series trophy will also be brought to the court during the halftime ceremony, as well.

I’ve heard enough — count me in.  I’ll be up in Section 104 with the meech.fam in my #41 Manuel road jersey shouting “Come and touch it, Dave” at the top of my lungs to an injured Eddy Curry.  Or “Keep Eddy away from the towels!”

As for the three-point contest between the Phils?  If I were a handicapper, I’d put Shane Victorino as a 5/2 favorite followed by Cole Hamels & Ryan Madson at 3/1 with Brad Lidge as the 8/1 longshot.  I heard Shane got range, son.

I hope to see you there.

That’s him on the left, getting a knee to the chest while trying to guard the unguardable, Michael Jordan.

Here’s to hoping he doesn’t do too much better vs. Ryan Howard.

And on that note, I’m off to the bar. Be safe out there, kids. Go Fightins’.

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