Phillies sending World Series on a road trip around Delaware Valley
Just as the Stanley Cup is known for making the rounds with the winning team, the Phillies will take their World Series trophy to area schools, recreation centers, malls and special events, where fans can see firsthand what was earned in the 4-1 Series victory over Tampa Bay.
One of the special events will be the 105th annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association's Award Dinner on Jan. 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, N.J., where Charlie Manuel will be in attendance, along with Brad Lidge, who will be honored as 2008's Outstanding Professional Athlete. Tickets for that event are $75 and can be purchased online at www.pswa.org.
In other Phillies' news, as expected, shortstop Jimmy Rollins was named to the U.S. roster of the World Baseball Classic.
The tour schedule of January events that are open to the public, with February's schedule to be announced:
Monday, Jan. 12: Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, York, Pa., 12-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 13: Lakewood BlueClaws Banquet, Lakewood, N.J., 5 p.m. (tickets available)
Wednesday, Jan. 14: Little League Museum, Williamsport, Pa., 1:30-3 p.m.; Williamsport (Pa.) Crosscutters Hot Stove Banquet. (sold out)
Thursday, Jan. 15: Chickie's & Pete's, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., 1-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17: Montgomery Mall, North Wales, Pa., 12-1:30 p.m.; Kennett Square (Pa.) Old Timers Association Banquet (sold out).
Monday, Jan. 19: Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service Signature Site Event, Liacouras Center, Phila., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Starters Riverport, Bethlehem, Pa., 1-2:30 p.m.; Lehigh Valley IronPigs Banquet, Allentown, Pa., 5:30 p.m. (tickets available)
Thursday, Jan. 22: VF Outlet Center, Reading, Pa., 1-2:30 p.m.; Reading "King of Baseballtown" Banquet & Fundraiser, Wyomissing, Pa. (sold out)
Friday, Jan. 23: Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg, Pa., 1-2:30 p.m.; Maroons Sports Bar & Grill, Pottsville, Pa., 6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24: Phillies Night at the Sixers, Wachovia Center, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25: Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association Banquet, Wilmington, Del. (tickets available)
Monday, Jan. 26: Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Award Dinner, Cherry Hill, N.J., 5:30 p.m. (tickets available)
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Prescott Banquet Hall, Lebanon, Pa., 1-2:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30: Black Tie Tailgate Philadelphia Auto Show Preview Gala, Pennsylvanuia Convention Center, Phila. (tickets available)
Saturday, Jan. 31: Moorestown Mall, Moorestown, N.J., 12-1:30 p.m.










