JRoll makes history

December 22, 2009 • 4:48 pm • POSTED BY lhendler

The Phillies didn’t win the world series this year. But as an avid fan, I think I speak for most people when I say, we Phillies fans are just fine with that. Why? Because we won in 2008 and no one thought we would. And one of the key players responsible for clinching the 2008 World Series for the Phightin Phils, Jimmy Rollins, decided to make another contribution to Philadelphia history yesterday — his 2008 jersey.

The Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia, the city’s history museum, gladly accepted along with the City, the opportunity to showcase Rollins’ jersey in their new sports gallery when the Museum reopens after major renovations through much of 2010.

160over90 is currently rebranding the Museum which will also become public in 2010, so my colleagues and I had the pleasure of attending the dedication event yesterday afternoon at the Independence Visitor Center. Originally scheduled for City Hall, a last minute venue change was necessary due to heightened interest that not even two feet of snow could derail. Speakers included Mayor Nutter,  Phillies President David Montgomery, Executive Director of the Museum Viki Sand, Philadelphia politico and now filmmaker Sam Katz, and of course J Roll.

J Roll, humbly smiled and joked as many spoke of his contributions to the game, the city and community. But, besides seeing JRoll impecibly dressed with just the right amount of bling for the occasion, my favorite part of the event was the clip shown of Sam Katz’s new documentary film, Philadelphia: The Great Experiment. Rollins narrates the film, of which only a teaser is currently available for viewing. Worth checking out if you like Philly, history, baseball or any combination of the three.
Congrats Jimmy!