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R-Phils Celebrate Reading's Hispanic Culture, Fighting Spirit as "Luchadores"

As part of MiLB's Copa Initiative, "Luchadores" Logo Pays Tribute to the City of Reading
November 14, 2019

Para español, haga clic aquí (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, are excited to announce their alternate identity for Fiesta Friday's throughout the 2022 season. Los Luchadores de Reading persona pays tribute to Reading's Hispanic/Latino culture and the city's iconic elements. Copa de

Para español, haga clic aquí

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, are excited to announce their alternate identity for Fiesta Friday's throughout the 2022 season. Los Luchadores de Reading persona pays tribute to Reading's Hispanic/Latino culture and the city's iconic elements.

Copa de la Diversión, or "Fun Cup," is an ongoing event series throughout Minor League Baseball, specifically designed to embrace the culture and values that resonate most with participating teams' local U.S. Hispanic/Latino communities.

The new identity represents more than a Luchador. "Luchar" means "to fight for," and "Luchador" translates to "fighter," but it also signifies a specific type of fighter - a masked wrestler.

The mask logo pays tribute to some of the most notable elements of the city of Reading. Embodied in the Luchador's mask is Reading's Pagoda, surrounded by 23 sun rays representing the Latin American countries and Puerto Rico. Down the bridge of the nose is Reading's Fire Tower. Home plate serves as the Luchador's mouth, with FirstEnergy Stadium's façade creating the upper lip. Below the chin are train tracks, symbolic of the historic Reading Railroad, and along the side are baseball seams, a nod to Baseballtown's rich history.

The City of Reading has the largest Hispanic population in the state of Pennsylvania, by percentage of population. More than 64% of the City of Reading is made up of Hispanics/Latinos, or over 57,000 residents.
The R-Phils will play as Los Luchadores during most Friday home games throughout the 2021 season. The on-field caps and uniforms for Los Luchadores are available in the Brentwood Industries team store and online at rphils.com/shop.