We interrupt the build-up to the 105th World Series to inform you of the new Camden Riversharks manager: It’s Von Hayes!

Phillies fans have been okay with Von Hayes thanks to (1) time and (2) when he took dirt from near home plate at the Veterans Stadium at the farewell ceremony. (Also, (3) he wasn’t that bad in Philadelphia.)

“It’s great to be back in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area, and I’m extremely excited about managing the Riversharks this upcoming season,” Hayes said in a press release in a quote that is totally full of press-release speak. “I’m sure we’re going to have a great year, and there is no mystery about it — our goal is to win the championship.” The championship of the Atlantic League isn’t quite as good as back-to-back championships of the National League, but what can you do?

Oh yes, this gets better. Not only is Von Hayes the new manager of the Camden Riversharks, but you can watch Game 2 of the World Series with him!

Hayes will be introduced to fans on Thursday, October 29th at 7:15 p.m., as part of a World Series Meet and Greet party at Campbell’s Field. The event will be open to the public and there will be no admission cost. Reservations are suggested but not required.

You don’t even need to plan ahead. Thursday at 6:30 p.m., you’re sitting at home and you decide you want to go meet Von Hayes at Campbell’s Field, you can just hop on PATCO and head to the Camden waterfront! And then suddenly you’re watching the World Series with Von Hayes! I mean, you might want to watch the game with your friends and stuff, but I guess if you don’t have any, Von Hayes can become your friend.

(Von Hayes baseball card via The 700 Level)

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