Reading, PA’s baseball team, the Fightin’ Phillies, has disclosed that wrestling legend, Kurt Angle, is set to make an appearance for them in August. Here’s the issued announcement:
Wrestling luminary and Hall of Famer Kurt Angle is set to grace Baseballtown on July 5. The program for the evening includes a bobblehead and autographs from the Olympic Gold Medalist.
Mark the date, folks. Kurt Angle, the Olympic Gold Medalist and esteemed entrant of the Wrestling Hall of Fame, is visiting FirstEnergy Stadium on Friday, July 5, to commemorate Wrestling Night. The Fightin Phils will compete against the Somerset Patriots (Yankees), with the game kicking off at 7 p.m.
Hailing from Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Angle is a seasoned wrestler who represented Clarion University in his collegiate years. He clinched the gold in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Olympics. Angle is currently associated with WWE under a Legends Contract and is also well-known for his stint in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
Devoted fans have the opportunity to acquire a VIP Package for involving a Blue Box Seat or for a Green Box Seat. The VIP Package will include a Kurt Angle bobblehead, an exclusive VIP meet and greet session with Angle between 5-6 p.m., and a blue or green box seat for the evening’s game. Fans with an interest in just the Bobblehead of the Olympic Gold Medalist and game tickets can make a purchase for for a Blue Box Seat and for a Green Box Seat. Pepsi presents the autograph session for all admirers at 7 p.m and Kurt Angle’s appearance along with the bobblehead.
The concluding ceremony entails postgame fireworks, presented by Countryside Fuel.
Although individual ticket sales open at a later date, fans have the option to buy a General Admission 10 Pack now, which grants ten General Admission tickets for any game, in addition to two complimentary Opening Night Tickets, at just . The 2024 season offers fans the chance to buy a Mini Plan or Flex Bank. Mini Plans start from as few as four games, and flex banks contain a minimum of 12 tickets. Both full and half-season ticket plans are also currently available for purchase. Additional information on season ticket packages can be accessed by calling 610-370-BALL.