Phillies Charities, Inc. announces lineup of extraordinary Player Experiences, memorabilia & more up for bid at 2019 Phantastic Auction
Enjoy a WIFFLE ball party with Bryce Harper in The Yard … feed the giraffes with Andrew McCutchen at the Philadelphia Zoo … take Rhys Hoskins and the Phanatic to your school … practice hitting with Jean Segura … or even have Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa coach your child’s baseball team! These once-in-a-lifetime experiences and more are up for bid during the Phillies Charities, Inc. Phantastic Auction, which starts Monday, May 6 on phillies.com.
This online, 12-day charity event features 52 unique experiences with Phillies players, alumni and front office, as well as non-game experiences, trips, memorabilia, and more. The full list can be found below, with descriptions on phillies.com/phantasticauction.
Now in its 7th year, the Phantastic Auction is held in partnership with SportsRadio 94WIP. The net proceeds will benefit Phillies Charities, Inc., and a portion of those proceeds will be contributed to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association as part of thePhillies Phestival on June 13. Last year's Phantastic Auction raised more than $129,000 for Phillies Charities, Inc., which was awarded to charitable organizations across the region.
2019 Phantastic Auction Experiences & Memorabilia:
TRIPS
Trip for Two to Clearwater, FL for Spring Training in 2020
Trip to 2020 Phillies Phantasy Camp in Clearwater, Fla.
Trip for Two to Arizona for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks on August 5-7, 2019
Trip for Two to San Francisco for Phillies vs. Giants on August 8-11, 2019
PLAYER EXPERIENCES
“Koffee with Kap” with Phillies Manager Gabe Kapler
Take Phillies First Baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Phillie Phanatic to Your School
Private Hitting Session with Phillies All-Star Shortstop Jean Segura
Private Catching Session with Phillies All-Star Catcher J.T. Realmuto
Private Pitching Session with Phillies All-Star Pitcher Aaron Nola
VIP Photo Night Experience with Odúbel Herrera and Scott Kingery
Interactive Golf Experience with Phillies Pitcher Zach Eflin and Catcher Andrew Knapp
Ping Pong Party with Phillies Relief Pitcher David Robertson and Teammates
All-Access Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Phillies Pitcher Jake Arrieta & Private Suite with Catering
Feed the Giraffes with Phillies All-Star Outfielder Andrew McCutchen at the Philadelphia Zoo
Kid’s WIFFLE Ball Party at The Yard with Phillies Outfielder Bryce Harper
FRONT OFFICE/ALUMNI EXPERIENCES
Dinner Party for Eight with Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt in the Executive Dining Room at Citizens Bank Park
Phillies Legends Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa Coach Your Baseball Team for a Game
Meet the Phillies Baseball Operations Department and Watch an Inning with General Manager Matt Klentak
Dinner Party for Six with Phillies President Andy MacPhail in the Executive Dining Room at Citizens Bank Park
Round of Golf for Three with Phillies Wall of Famer John Kruk
Dinner Party for Six with Phillies Managing Partner John Middleton in the Executive Dining Room at Citizens Bank Park
Round of Golf for Three with Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt
Bull’s BBQ Catered Party for 40 at Your Home with Guest Appearance by Greg “The Bull” Luzinski
Toyota Chase Utley Retirement Night VIP Experience and Meet & Greet
PECO Ryan Howard Retirement Day VIP Experience and Meet & Greet
MEMORABILIA
The Ultimate Phillies Giveaway Bobblehead & Figurine Collection (121 in Total)
Autographed Bryce Harper and Allen Iverson Authentic Phillies Combined Jersey
Phillies Retired Numbers Autographed Jersey Set
500 Home Run Club Autographed Baseball Collection, including Mike Schmidt, Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle
Jimmy Rollins/Ryan Howard/Chase Utley Framed Autographed Combined Jersey
Complete Set of Phillies Championship Pennants Flown at Citizens Bank Park
2018 National League All-Stars Autographed Baseball Set, including Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola and J.T. Realmuto
GAME EXPERIENCES
On-Field “Leadoff Walk” 2020 Opening Day Experience
You and a Friend Included in the 2019 Phillies Team Photo
Throw a Ceremonial First Pitch at Citizens Bank Park
One-Day Ultimate Phillies Internship Experience
Broadcast an Inning on the Radio with The Phillies Radio Broadcasters
Diamond Club and Dugout Xfinity Fireworks Experience – Saturday, July 13, 2019 vs. Washington Nationals
Private Suite with Catering – Friday, July 12, 2019 (Xfinity Fireworks Show #1) vs. Washington Nationals
Private Suite with Catering – Friday, August 2, 2019 vs. Chicago White Sox
Shadow Broadcaster Gregg Murphy for a Game on NBC Sports Philadelphia Authentic Fan Night
Meet & Greet and Front-Row Concert Experience with Country Star Brett Eldredge
Meet & Greet and Front-Row Concert Experience with The Avett Brothers
NON-GAME EXPERIENCES
Philadelphia 76ers Gameday Experience
Ultimate Party at The Yard for 25 with an appearance by Phillies Ambassador Mickey Morandini and SportsRadio 94WIP Hosts Ike Reese & Jon Marks
Private On-Field Dinner Party for 10 at Citizens Bank Park
Billy Joel Concert Package at Citizens Bank Park & Autographed Bobble Figurine – Friday, May 24, 2019
The Who Concert Package at Citizens Bank Park – Saturday, May 25, 2019
Philadelphia Eagles Pre-Game Field Passes and Suite Experience – Sunday, November 3, 2019
Philadelphia Eagles VIP Training Camp Experience and Player Meet & Greet
SportsRadio 94WIP Morning Show Experience & Game-Used César Hernández Autographed Bat
SportsRadio 94WIP Eagles Gameday Experience and Autographed Authentic Jason Peters Jersey – Sunday, October 6, 2019
ABOUT PHILLIES CHARITIES, INC.
The Phillies family - from the players, coaches and their wives, to the alumni, ballgirls and front office staff - takes great pride in giving back to the community. Phillies Charities, Inc., the charitable arm of the Phillies organization, makes gifts to charitable organizations that serve a wide variety of needs, primarily in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and particularly those serving the Greater Philadelphia area and the communities of its minor league affiliates.
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