Benjamin Franklin to Appear at Liberty Belles Game
June 3, 2003 - Independent Women's Football League (IWFL)
Philadelphia Liberty Belles News Release
June 2, 2003 - Conshohocken - Old Ben himself once said, "There is a difference between imitating a man and counterfeiting him." That's why Ralph Archbold doesn't just act Franklin, he lives Franklin.
Ralph Archbold, better known as Benjamin Franklin, will be appearing at the Philadelphia Liberty Belles home football game on Saturday, June 7th at 7 PM, located on 11th & Fayette Sts. in Conshohocken.
Ralph will be participating in the ceremonial coin toss and delighting children of all ages with his incredible portrayal to the famous author and inventor, Benjamin Franklin.
He was chosen as the official Ben Franklin for the City of Philadelphia, and became the primary spokesman for America's Constitutional Bicentennial Celebration.
His stimulating performances have won his appearances on: The Today Show, Good Morning America, The CBS Constitutional Gala and the Disney Channel. Among the numerous distinctions Ralph Archbold has been awarded as Ben Franklin are: Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly Award," the "Invest in America Eagle" award presented to him by Malcolm Forbes and the "Constitutional Eagle" award presented by Warren Burger.
Like his counterpart, Ralph was also born on January 17th into humble beginnings. He launched his career as Benjamin Franklin in 1973 during a performance for a historical village in Michigan. He became enthralled by the new designation and spent years polishing his act before seeking greater opportunity and moving to historic Philadelphia in 1983. Since that time he has been delighting thousands of audiences at corporate meetings, conventions and other distinguished gatherings with his talent for combining contemporary thought with the wisdom and witticisms of Franklin's time.
The Liberty Belles and fans will be thrilled to have Ralph Archbold delight them and meeting the man behind the name, "Benjamin Franklin".
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