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Methodist Hospital Sponsors “South
Philly Night” at Campbell’s Field
With summer rapidly approaching it is time to get back outside and enjoy the season. Nothing says summer like a baseball game.
Join the Methodist Hospital family as the Camden Riversharks take on the Long Island Ducks, Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. Methodist Hospital will sponsor the second annual "South Philly Night" at Campbell's Field, Delaware River at 401 North Delaware Avenue, Camden, N.J.
In addition to providing a great ball game, at "South Philly Night" some of South Philadelphia's most famous athletes will be honored. They are: world champion boxer
Joey Giardello; Bobby Petrella of the Miami Dolphins; Charles Ferrante of the Baltimore Orioles;
Ollie Johnson of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trailblazers;
John Marzano of the Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners; George Riley of the Chicago Cubs and the Montreal Expos;
Frank Dimichele of the California Angels; Mike Koplove of the Arizona Diamondbacks;
Isaiah "Bunny" Wilson of the Detroit Pistons; Frank Costa, QB from Miami University;
Tommy DiMuzio of the University of Delaware; George Lattera of the Cincinnati Reds;
Ed Braceland of the University of Delaware; Hall of Fame Basketball player
John Smith; and legendary coach of Southeast Catholic and Bishop Newman High School
Paul Bartolomeo. Master of ceremonies Bob Pantano will host a 6 p.m. on-field ceremony honoring the athletes.
Following the game there will be a fireworks display. Methodist Hospital will offer free giveaways; the game will begin with Desiree Sassano from Gamp High School singing the national anthem.
A portion of each ticket price benefits the Women's Diagnostic Center at the Methodist Hospital Division of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
To get the special Methodist Hospital $6 tickets, call 1-866-SHARKS9. You must mention Methodist Hospital when ordering to receive the special discount price.
Published: 5-19-2004
Media Only Contact:
Nan Myers
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: 215/955-6300
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