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    “In the unlikely event that the Bronx Bombers drop the series to Philly, we may not convert the lucky winners into Yankee fans, but once they visit this great State, they will become fans of New York.” "This should be a great World Series between two of baseball’s oldest franchises. It pits our defending champion Phillies against one of the most historically successful teams in the game. Philadelphia is looking forward to bringing home another title, and to avenging the Yankees’ sweep of the Phillies in the 1950 World Series" Governor Rendell said. Full Article at Fox 23 New York
    This should be a great World Series between two of baseball’s oldest franchises. It pits our defending champion Phillies against one of the most historically successful teams in the game. Philadelphia is looking forward to bringing home another title, and to avenging the Yankees’ sweep of the Phillies in the 1950 World Series
    Edward G Rendell – Edward G Rendell SOURCE: Fox 23 New York 1 month ago
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  1. I hear the City of Philadelphia is beautiful this time of year, and I expect that after six games, a lucky winner in New York will get to tour that historic American city. But we’ll make sure they’re back in time for the ticker-tape parade on Broadway ... In the unlikely event that the Bronx Bombers dro...
    – David A Paterson SOURCE: Fox 23 New York 1 month ago

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