Phillies Charities, Inc. announces lineup of extraordinary Player Experiences, memorabilia & more up for bid at 2019 Phantastic Auction
Online, 12-day charity event launches Monday, May 6 on phillies.com
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
1. Trip for Two to Clearwater, FL for Spring Training in 2020
2. Trip to 2020 Phillies Phantasy Camp in Clearwater, Fla.
3. Trip for Two to Arizona for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks on August 5-7, 2019
4. Trip for Two to San Francisco for Phillies vs. Giants on August 8-11, 2019
PLAYER EXPERIENCES
5. “Koffee with Kap” with Phillies Manager Gabe Kapler
6. Take Phillies First Baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Phillie Phanatic to Your School
7. Private Hitting Session with Phillies All-Star Shortstop Jean Segura
8. Private Catching Session with Phillies All-Star Catcher J.T. Realmuto
9. Private Pitching Session with Phillies All-Star Pitcher Aaron Nola
10. VIP Photo Night Experience with Odúbel Herrera and Scott Kingery
11. Interactive Golf Experience with Phillies Pitcher Zach Eflin and Catcher Andrew Knapp
12. Ping Pong Party with Phillies Relief Pitcher David Robertson and Teammates
13. All-Access Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Phillies Pitcher Jake Arrieta & Private Suite with Catering
14. Feed the Giraffes with Phillies All-Star Outfielder Andrew McCutchen at the Philadelphia Zoo
15. Kid’s WIFFLE Ball Party at The Yard with Phillies Outfielder Bryce Harper
FRONT OFFICE/ALUMNI EXPERIENCES
16. Dinner Party for Eight with Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt in the Executive Dining Room at Citizens Bank Park
17. Phillies Legends Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa Coach Your Baseball Team for a Game
18. Meet the Phillies Baseball Operations Department and Watch an Inning with General Manager Matt Klentak
19. Dinner Party for Six with Phillies President Andy MacPhail in the Executive Dining Room at Citizens Bank Park
20. Round of Golf for Three with Phillies Wall of Famer John Kruk
21. Dinner Party for Six with Phillies Managing Partner John Middleton in the Executive Dining Room at Citizens Bank Park
22. Round of Golf for Three with Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt
23. Bull’s BBQ Catered Party for 40 at Your Home with Guest Appearance by Greg “The Bull” Luzinski
24. Toyota Chase Utley Retirement Night VIP Experience and Meet & Greet
25. PECO Ryan Howard Retirement Day VIP Experience and Meet & Greet
MEMORABILIA
26. The Ultimate Phillies Giveaway Bobblehead & Figurine Collection (121 in Total)
27. Autographed Bryce Harper and Allen Iverson Authentic Phillies Combined Jersey
28. Phillies Retired Numbers Autographed Jersey Set
29. 500 Home Run Club Autographed Baseball Collection, including Mike Schmidt, Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle
30. Jimmy Rollins/Ryan Howard/Chase Utley Framed Autographed Combined Jersey
31. Complete Set of Phillies Championship Pennants Flown at Citizens Bank Park
32. 2018 National League All-Stars Autographed Baseball Set, including Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola and J.T. Realmuto
GAME EXPERIENCES
33. On-Field “Leadoff Walk” 2020 Opening Day Experience
34. You and a Friend Included in the 2019 Phillies Team Photo
35. Throw a Ceremonial First Pitch at Citizens Bank Park
36. One-Day Ultimate Phillies Internship Experience
37. Broadcast an Inning on the Radio with The Phillies Radio Broadcasters
38. Diamond Club and Dugout Xfinity Fireworks Experience – Saturday, July 13, 2019 vs. Washington Nationals
39. Private Suite with Catering – Friday, July 12, 2019 (Xfinity Fireworks Show #1) vs. Washington Nationals
40. Private Suite with Catering – Friday, August 2, 2019 vs. Chicago White Sox
41. Shadow Broadcaster Gregg Murphy for a Game on NBC Sports Philadelphia Authentic Fan Night
42. Meet & Greet and Front-Row Concert Experience with Country Star Brett Eldredge
43. Meet & Greet and Front-Row Concert Experience with The Avett Brothers
NON-GAME EXPERIENCES
44. Philadelphia 76ers Gameday Experience
45. Ultimate Party at The Yard for 25 with an appearance by Phillies Ambassador Mickey Morandini and SportsRadio 94WIP Hosts Ike Reese & Jon Marks
46. Private On-Field Dinner Party for 10 at Citizens Bank Park
47. Billy Joel Concert Package at Citizens Bank Park & Autographed Bobble Figurine – Friday, May 24, 2019
48. The Who Concert Package at Citizens Bank Park – Saturday, May 25, 2019
49. Philadelphia Eagles Pre-Game Field Passes and Suite Experience – Sunday, November 3, 2019
50. Philadelphia Eagles VIP Training Camp Experience and Player Meet & Greet
51. SportsRadio 94WIP Morning Show Experience & Game-Used César Hernández Autographed Bat
52. 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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