Happy Birthday to The Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia Event Planner)
Posted: April 25th, 2010 | Tags: Cakes, Events by Monroe, Philadelphia Phillies, Sporting Events | No Comments »
The Philadelphia Phillies celebrated the Phillie Phanatic’s birthday at their game Sunday against the Marlins, which they unfortunately lost, but we’re keeping this upbeat.
Since watching the game I have been walking around for three days humming the TastyKake theme song in my head, and I’ve been really anxious to put up this post.
As an event planner cakes are something I deal with on a regular basis. The more inventive and wackier, the better in my opinion. The birthday cake they put together for the Phillie Phanatic was so cute and fun. Thanks so much to the 700 club (www.the700levelclub.com) for sharing these pictures with us, since we weren’t able to be there to take our own.
I have adored the Phillie Phanatic since going to Phillies games with my dad at a very young age. I actually think as a little girl, I was more excited to see the Phanatic then the game. Known for taunting the other teams, stomping on their personal belongings, leading the fans in cheering on the Phils, and just being outright goofy, he often adds some comic relief when Phillies fans need it most.
Here’s some fun facts you may or may not have known about our green furry “phanatical” friend.
- The Phillie Phanatic was created by a New York based company known at the time as Harrison/Erickson which today is known as ACME mascots, after the 1977 Phillies season. The company employee responsible for this adored creation was Denis Lehman who thought that the Phanatic was just what Philadelphia needed.
- He was created for two reasons. The first, to emulate Philadelphia’s fanatical fans after an incident that occurred with a Dodger’s pitcher during the 1977 season. Apparently, Philadelphia fans taunted him so much, he lost his composure, and was ejected from the game. The Phillie Phanatic was also born to try to bring more families to the Vet.
- There were former mascots that the Phanatic replaced titled “Philadelphia Phil” and “Philadelphia Phillis” who were meant to be siblings that dressed in 18th century style clothing to promote Philadelphia’s historic appeal. I can’t imagine them to have been even close to as much fun as The Phanatic.
- He made his debut April 25th, 1978.
- The Phanatic was voted best mascot ever by Sports Illustrated and by Sports Illustrated Kids.
- His mother is Pheobe Phanatic and his father is unknown. He also has a cousin named Phred.
- He is the first mascot to drive an ATV.
- He is 300 pounds, 6′ 6″, and has a 90″ waist.
What’s not to love?? Thank you for all the We are looking forward to another great season. GO PHILLIES!!
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