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Phillies’ World Series trophy on display at Grotto Grand Slam in Lewes

April 24, 2009
The World Series Trophy Tour presented by WRDE-TV, Comcast Spotlight and Grotto Pizza continues through Delaware and is making at stop from noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at Grotto Pizza Grand Slam on Route 1 south of Five Points, Lewes.

Since the tour launched in mid-January, the trophy has traveled over 3,000 miles and has been viewed by an estimated 75,000 people.

Primary tour sponsors are Teva Pharmaceuticals & Comcast SportsNet.

The World Series trophy won by the Philadelphia Phillies this year is making its way across thousands of miles with various appearances at malls, schools, colleges, athletic events and recreation centers. The trophy is in town to promote Philadelphia Phillies baseball games being carried this year on locally owned WRDE-TV.

“This is the first year Phillies games are being carried completely across Delmarva,” said Bob Backman, WRDE president. “We’re glad to be carrying them. There are a lot of Phillies fans across Delmarva.”

Games are seen on Comcast channel 9; check local listings for schedule. WRDE-TV is Digital Channel 31/my RTN 9 on Comcast Cable channel 9, from Rehoboth Beach. More information about WRDE-TV can be found online at www.new-tvstation.com or by calling 888-956-7999.

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