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.
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.
Pat GallenPat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.
