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Phillies Nation wants you and a friend to see Hunter Pence, Charlie Manuel and so many other great local athletes up close and personal. If you’re one of the first 2 people to buy one ticket (or more) you’ll automatically win one free additional ticket to the banquet on January 30. This is a steal of a deal, so get on it now and see your favorite stars – click here to buy now and win that free ticket!

Join the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association as they hand out awards to local athletes and teams during their 108th annual banquet.

"Let's go eat!"

Among the winners is Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence, the recipient of this years “Good Guy Award.” The Philadelphia Phillies were named “Team of the Year” for their 102-win season and playoff berth. The Phillies will be honored as the Team of the Year, and both Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Flyers coach Peter Laviolette will be in attendance.

Comedian Joe Conklin will also perform at the dinner, the oldest continuing sports awards banquet in the nation.

The public is welcome at the dinner. Tickets are $95 apiece, and are available by clicking here!

Doors to the banquet open at 5 p.m.. with the dinner starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Wanna win a free 2012 Phillies Wall Calendar? Just sign up for our email list before 5pm tonight and you’ll be entered to win. If you’re already on the list, you’re already entered to win.

Click here to signup and enter to win the calendar.

Attention Phillies fans – we feel your pain. The manner in which this season ended sucked – there’s no doubt about that. While some fans have moved on and are looking forward to 2012, there some still grappling with the ephemeral disappointment. So we’d like to help with the grieving process by providing you with a chance to vent, rant, rage or freak out.

Give our Reader Hotline a call at (267) 702-0097 and the best message will win a free Phillies poster.

Additional messages that are selected for our next episode of Phillies Nation TV will all win free PHILS stickers. Just be sure to leave your name and location in the message.  Please try to keep it under 30 seconds and the obscenities to a minimum.

Check out our second batch of submissions in the Phillies Nation Pet Photo Contest:

Send in a photo of your pet decked out in its favorite Phillies attire by Thursday at 5pm and you’ll be entered to win a free Phillies pet gift!

Thanks for your interest but this free promotion has expired. Please check back soon for more free giveaways.

Check out our first round of submissions in the Phillies Nation Pet Photo Contest:

Send in a photo of your pet decked out in its favorite Phillies attire by next Thursday at 5pm and you’ll be entered to win a free Phillies pet gift!

Thanks for your interest but this free promotion has expired. Please check back soon for more free giveaways.

Do you have a dog named Chase or cat named Nails? If so, then you probably have some Phillies gear for your special friend. Send in a photo of your pet decked out in its favorite Phillies attire and you’ll be entered to win a free Phillies pet gift – woof!

Thanks for your interest but this free promotion has expired. Please check back soon for more free giveaways.

You read that right; you can win 2 DIAMOND CLUB tickets to the Phillies/Cardinals game on September 17th at 7:05. Here is how to win:

-Go to the BQ Basement Systems Facebook page and give them a “LIKE.”

-After giving BQ a “like,” all you have to do is open up your wallet for a great cause. Just donate $5 (or more, if you’re feeling generous) to a wonderful charity, Give2TheTroops. BQ is giving 100 percent of the proceeds of this giveaway to this worthy cause.

-So, give BQ Basement Systems a LIKE, and donate $5 or more to Give2TheTroops and that’s it! You’ll be automatically entered to win the tickets.

(A random drawing will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 7 pm. You’ll be notified through facebook, so keep an eye open to see if you’ve won!)

Good luck, from Phillies Nation!

Former Phillie Jayson Werth will make his return to Citizens Bank Park Tuesday, May 3 at 7:05. As you’re well aware, Werth spent four solid seasons in Philadelphia before leaving for greener pastures in Washington D.C. (or a losing record and a lot of cash, depends on how you look at it).

Want to see him make his return? Want to be able to cheer him or boo him, whichever you prefer? Well Phillies Nation can help! With the help of our ticket partner, TiqIQ, we’re giving away two tickets to Phillies/Nationals on May 3rd for his return. All you have to do is register on facebook, and here’s how:

Continue reading Win Tickets to See Werth’s First Game Back!

San Francisco's AT&T Park.

Wanna win a free trip to San Francisco to watch an NLCS rematch between the Phillies and Giants? Of course you do, and it’s so simple. All you have to do is sign up at 973ESPN.com, listen for your name, and you’re entered! Seriously, that’s it.

Our partner radio station, 97.3 ESPN FM, invites you into the VIP Club for a chance to score the 97.3 ESPN Road Trip to see the Phillies and Giants live in San Fran!

If you’re in South Jersey, just tune to 97.3 ESPN FM on the radio. But if you can’t get to a radio, listen online anywhere at 973ESPN.com. You can also download the ESPN Radio iPhone app available now!

Sign up now - register below and listen for us to call your name weekday afternoons at 2:20, 3:20, 4:20 and 5:20!
If you hear your name call us within 30 minutes to instantly qualify for the 97.3 ESPN Road Trip to San Fran which includes:
Airfare, Hotel at the Westin San Francisco Market Street, Tickets for two games to see the Phils and Giants on August 6th and 7th at AT & T Park with sweeping views of the City and Bay.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE VIP CLUB!

The Philadelphia Phillies have become our Boys of Fall.

In 2007, they stormed their way past the Mets for a spot in the playoffs. In 2008, Cole Hamels led the charge head on into the early-winter winds of November, helping bring home the Phillies first title since 1980. The following season brought on more autumnal artistry by the team, although they fell short of the ultimate goal. Last season, the Phillies gave us a great ride to the NLCS, but were knocked out by the Giants.

Kenny Kline was one of the Boys of Fall himself. A former football and baseball player at Northeast High School in Philadelphia, and a one-time employee of Citizens Bank Park in the “Phun Zone,” the Phillies were a big part of Kenny’s upbringing, as they are for so many here in the region. In many of his pictures, you’ll see him rocking a red Phillies shirt, supporting his boys.

During the Phillies championship-winning season of ’08, Kenny’s Rhawnhurst Recreation club played in their own championship game at Citizens Bank Park. I was lucky enough to witness the game with Kenny’s oldest sister, Jennifer, and our good friend Jeff. He was able to celebrate with a victory on the same field the big guys did. Thrilling.

Kenny was also on his way to becoming a police officer. He was in the process of taking classes and readying himself for the Philadelphia Police Academy.

Kenny Kline, someone I am, and will always be, honored to call a friend, died Sunday following a motorcycle accident on Saturday in Philadelphia. He was 18-years old. The Kline family decided to use his healthy body to help others, so they donated his organs to prolong the lives of many people throughout region.

Continue reading A Phillies Fan Gone too Soon