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West Chester Optometrist Selected from 576 Candidates to Become Eagles Cheerleader
West Chester resident Cristina Rosano, a doctor of optometry, has been selected from a record-high 576 candidates to become one of eight new members of the 2020 Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “Being selected as a new member of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team, along with graduating from…
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For 94WIP, Villanova’s Jay Wright Recalls First Stanley Cup Win for Flyers
Villanova head basketball coach Jay Wright was in 7th or 8th grade when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup, he tells Glen (MacNow) and Ray (Didinger) on 94WIP’s Tell Us Your Story with Glen and Ray. “It was so big the first time they won it because we hadn’t won anything in a long time.…
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Philmont Country Club Golf Director Who Died During Wednesday’s Violent Storms Loved to Help Everybody
Justin Riegel, director of golf at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, was killed on June 3 during a violent thunderstorm that smashed a tree into the pro shop and cart barn at the club, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riegel, who lived in Conshohocken, participated in the PGA Golf Management program at…
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Fitness and Wellness Tips for Golfers
By Wendi Rank For golfers, there’s benefit in a healthy lifestyle – a stronger game. Eating well and exercise can improve endurance and skill, says MONTCO Golf. The Mayo Clinic encourages tracking diet and activity through smart-phone apps or daily planners. Apply a range of exercises. According to the Mayo Clinic, strengthening your core –…
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Short Clip of Old Game Brings Back Memories of Two Local Greats, Kobe Bryant and Bobby McIlvaine
A short video of the first game of Kobe Bryant’s high school career brought back memories of another great basketball player from the region, Bobby McIlvaine, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The game shown in the short clip was from 1992 when Lower Merion took on Upper Dublin. When Bryant saw the clip…
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Golfing Legend Riding Out Coronavirus Pandemic at Daughter’s Home in Skippack
Gary Player, a three-time Master champion and one of the greatest golfers of all time, is riding out the coronavirus pandemic at his daughter’s home in Skippack, writes John Boyette for the Aiken Standard. The virus upended Player’s plans to help start golf’s rite of spring with an opening tee shot at Augusta National Golf…
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Pete Retzlaff, Five-Time Pro Bowl Tight End and Philadelphia Eagles Icon, Dies in Pottstown at 88
Pete Retzlaff, a five-time Pro Bowl tight end and a Philadelphia Eagles icon who played on the 1960 championship team, died on April 10 in Pottstown at age 88, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. Retzlaff died of natural causes. “Pete was a revolutionary tight end and one of the most productive players in…
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Kobe Bryant Elected Into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Lower Merion and NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 in a helicopter accident in January, has been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Noah Levick for NBC Sports Philadelphia. Bryant was a five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star. He spent most of his childhood in Italy, where his father,…
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Two Montgomery County High Schools Press Pause On Historic Basketball Runs Due to Coronavirus Threat
Methacton and Pope John Paul II high schools have had to press pause on their historic boys’ basketball runs amid the growing coronavirus threat, writes Owen McCue for the PA Prep Live. Both schools are members of PIAA, which suspended its winter championships last week for at least two weeks to assist in preventing the…
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Auctioned Bala Cynwyd Middle School Yearbook with Kobe Bryant’s Signature and Lakers Reference Fetches More Than $30K
The Kobe Bryant signed and inscribed Bala Cynwyd Middle School yearbook with an L.A. Lakers reference that was put up for auction managed to fetch a whopping $30,326, writes John Moriello for the Sports Casting. The yearbook was put up for bids by Iconic Auctions in Scottsville, Arizona in its most recent monthly sale with…
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Phillie Phanatic Welcomed Phil Gosselin to the Phillies Before Infielder Was Even Born
With a prophetic belly rub, Phillie Phanatic welcomed Phil Gosselin to the Philadelphia Phillies even before the infielder was born, writes Bob Brookover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The famous mascot first appeared at Veterans Stadium a decade before Gosselin was born in Bryn Mawr. “When my mom was pregnant with me, the Phanatic came over…
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Sculptor Is Raising Funds for Kobe Bryant Statue in Lower Merion
Sculptor Greg Marra is hoping to get support from local officials and residents and raise funds for a statue of Kobe Bryant in Lower Merion, the NBA legend’s hometown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The artist, who is currently homeless, envisions a sculpture of Bryant outstretched in a shooting motion, but with no…
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Fifty-Eight Years in, This Springfield Man Remains a Passionate Flyers Fan
Springfield electrician Bob Artese’s has been to 2,000-plus hockey games and, at 67, is a 50-year Flyers season-ticket holder, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He’s chased down games from Washington to Allentown. He’s skated with retired legends. He’s a fan. Artese befriended Flyers star Andre Lacroix who moved onto his street. When some…
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Former Phillies Outfielder Domonic Brown Finds New Career at East Norriton’s Athletes Academy
Domonic Brown, a former Phillies outfielder who flamed-out after an amazing start to his career, has found his new calling at East Norriton’s Athletes Academy, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown had an incredible period with the Phillies in 2013. With 27 home runs for the season and a spot on the National…
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Huddle Up Group Partners with Valley Forge Sports to Conduct Sports Tourism Strategic Plan
The Huddle Up Group has partnered with Valley Forge Sports to implement a sports tourism strategic plan that will help Valley Forge Sports grow its community impact through sports tourism. “Valley Forge Sports is so excited to partner with Huddle Up Group to build a new strategic plan,” said Jon Scheuren, Director of Sports for…
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Montgomery County Community College Mustangs Take Down Brookdale in Region XIX Playoffs
The Montgomery County Community College congratulates the college’s Mustangs Men’s Basketball team in defeating Brookdale Community College on Tuesday night, Feb. 25, with a final score of 74-70. Brookdale gave them a tough battle, but the Mustangs pulled out the win in the second round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX…
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Penn State Abington Student Famous For His Many Sport-Related Tattoos Was Terrified of Changes Being Made To Phillies Mascot Phanatic
Rob Dunphy, a Penn State Abington student famous for his many sport-related tattoos, was not happy when he heard Phillies were making changes to their mascot, the Phanatic, writes Enrico Campitelli for NBC Sports. The main reason is that Dunphy has the mascot tattooed prominently on his stomach, with the snout strategically positioned over his…
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Jenkintown Girls Basketball Team Continues Amazing Winning Streak
The Jenkintown girls’ basketball team is looking to crown amazing three seasons with another district title when they face Chester Charter in the Class A final on Feb. 27, writes Kevin Cooney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the last three years, the team has managed to win 86 of its last 89 games, two District…
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