Methodist Hospital Sponsors “South Philly Night” at Campbell’s Field
June 9th, 2004 at Campbell's Field

Honoring Famous  South Philly Athletes Paul Bartolomeo Legendary Coach - 33Years Southeast Catholic &  Bishop Newman High School Ollie Johnson Philadelphia 76ers / Portland Trailblazers  John Marzano Boston Red Sox / Seattle Mariners George Riley Chicago Cubs / Montreal Expos Frank Dimichele California Angels Mike Koplove Arizona Diamondbacks Joey Giardello World Champion Boxer Bobby Petrella Miami Dolphins Isaiah "Bunny" Wilson Detroit Pistons Frank Costa Miami University - QB Tommy DiMuzio University of Delaware Charles Ferrante Baltimore Orioles George Lattera Cincinnati Reds Ed Braceland University of Delaware John Smith St. Joseph's University Hall of Fame Basketball Player

Methodist Hospital
Proud Sponsor of the 2nd Annual

On June 9, 2004, the Methodist Hospital will be the proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual "South Philly Night" at beautiful Campbell's Field when the Camden Riversharks take on the Long Island Ducks at 6:35 pm.

Campbell's Field offers one of the premier venues in the country to watch a baseball game. Recently named Ballpark of the Year by Baseball America, Campbell's Field is located on the Camden Waterfront, overlooking the Philadelphia skyline and sits in the shadow of the magnificent Ben Franklin Bridge.

South Philly Night Facts

• An on-field ceremony at 6 pm honoring some of South Philly's Finest Athletes with the Master of Ceremonies Bob Pantano
• South Philly native Joe Abruzzi anouncing in-game players
• A spectacular Fireworks Show will follow after the game
• Methodist Hospital will have give-a-ways when entering the park
• South Philly native and Gamp High School's own Desiree Sassano will sing the National Anthem
• Players and Mascot autograph corral half-hour before the game
• Handi-cap access and space available
• Ample parking (Just $3)

Special Price Tickets Only $6 
Call: 1-866-SHARKS 9

To purchase the special price $6 tickets, mention "Methodist Hospital Plan" when you call. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Women's Diagnostic Center at Methodist Hospital.

For More Information call Methodist Hospital's Community Relations at 215-952-9001.

From Philadelphia - Ben Franklin Bridge
Cross the Ben Franklin Bridge. Stay to the right. Immediately past the toll booths, turn right onto the first city street, which is 6th Street (if you miss the first, turn right onto the second street, Broadway). Either way, make the second right onto Cooper Street. Follow Cooper Street to Campbell's Field.

From Philadelphia - Walt Whitman Bridge
Cross theWalt Whitman Bridge. Stay to the right and take 676 Camden Waterfront Exit. Follow that to Exit 5B. At the stop light turn left and go the short block to the next stop light and take another left. At the very next light (Cooper Street) take a right and follow that down to the Waterfront and Campbell's Field parking lots.

From 676
Take Exit 5B (the last exit before the Ben Franklin Bridge). Take a left off the exit ramp (one way street) and follow it until you reach the big intersection, which is Haddon Ave. (7th street). Take a left onto Haddon Ave. and then take a right onto Cooper Street (you may be directed down Market Street). Either way, follow Cooper Street or Market Street to Campbell's Field.

From 30 - The Admiral Wilson Blvd.
Take the last exit before the Ben Franklin Bridge-Camden Business District exit. Follow the road to the big intersection (the toll booths will be directly ahead). Take a left at the stoplight onto Haddon Ave. (7th street). Take a right onto Cooper Street (you may be directed down Market Street). Either way, follow Cooper Street or Market Street to Campbell's Field.

Published: 6-9-2004

Media Only Contact:
Nan Myers
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: 215/955-6300