Park Renaming in honor of Soul on Friday during Rally
July 18, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
WHAT: Love Park, located in Center City, is one of the most recognizable parks in Philadelphia and will be renamed in honor of the Soul and their run through the Arena Football League playoffs, as Mayor Michael Nutter will rename the park Soul Park for the day.
Along with the renaming of Love Park, Mayor Nutter will be presented with his very own Philadelphia Soul jersey by the players and coaches of the Soul during a City hosted Pep Rally. Soul co-majority owner Craig Spencer and team president Ron Jaworski are also attending and will address the crowd of fans.
The park renaming comes after the Soul's exciting and lopsided win over the Cleveland Gladiators which vaulted them into the ArenaBowl XXII presented by Virgin Mobile. Chris Jackson, Matt D'Orazio, Mike Brown, Coach Bret Munsey and others are looking to gain the support of the Mayor and the entire city of Philadelphia before their Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII appearance in New Orleans, Sunday, July 27, 2008.
WHO: The National Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul players and coaches along with Mayor Michael Nutter and the fans of the Soul. Soul Co-majority owner Craig Spencer and team president Ron Jaworski.
WHERE: Love Park (JFK Plaza) Center City Philadelphia, Across from City Hall WHEN: Friday, July 18th 2008 3 PM
CONTACT: Greg Wiley, Director of Communications, 215-636-0421 x. 176 gwiley@philadelphiasoul.com
The Philadelphia Soul (15-3), YOUR Team...YOUnited, play the San Jose SaberCats in Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII, Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. The game can seen live on ABC and also be heard live on 950 ESPN and will stream live at www.950ESPN.com. For ticket information call 888-PHIL-AFL.
The Soul are celebrating their fifth anniversary this season. The team has drawn an AFL-best 646,043 fans combined during the first five seasons. Following last season, the Soul were recognized with the Commissioner's Award as the Organization of the Year and were an honorable mention for the PRISM Award in the category of fan appreciation. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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