Watch Phillies Nation TV – Episode 13 – A Look Back at the Hot Pants Patrol

On this week’s episode of Phillies Nation TV presented by Valley Forge Tourism, Sam Stafford meets up with Arlene Nisson Lassin an original member of the “Hot Pants Patrol” – an all-female group of scantily-clad Phillies employees leading the cheers at Veterans Stadium in the 1970s and early ’80s. She shares stories of working at The Vet while attending Temple University and interacting with boisterous Phillies fans, the fun-loving Phillie Phanatic and generous tippers. The guys from The Phillies Show podcast welcome Los Angeles Dodgers rightfielder Mookie Betts for a look back at how Ruben Amaro Jr. influenced his career and life.

Additional segments include: “Shibe Vintage Sports‘ Crazy Philly Sports Stories You’ve Never Heard”, “Card Collector’s Corner by Wheelhouse“, “This Week in Philly Baseball History”, “Make It Montco Business Spotlight”, “Phillies Nation Fan Questions”, “Tiny Mic Interviews with Phillies Players”, “Baseball Trivia by Johnny Goodtimes

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New episodes air every Saturday an hour before Phillies games on NBC Sports Philadelphia with replays throughout the week on NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Philadelphia+ and PhilliesNation.com. Join Gregg Murphy, Sam Stafford and special guests for a fan-focused look at stories surrounding our favorite team and city. Each week they’ll be joined by the experts behind The Phillies Show podcast – Todd Zolecki, Jim Salisbury and Ruben Amaro, Jr.

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Brian Michael

Brian founded Phillies Nation in 2004. He is the owner of Shibe Vintage Sports retail store in Center City and teaches Economics of Sports at Temple University. Brian grew up in Northeast Philly and now resides in South Philly.

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