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R-Phils to Welcome Hall of Fame Wrestler Charles Wright

February 9, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Hall-of-Fame Wrestler Charles Wright is coming to Baseballtown. Wright, best known as "The Godfather" and "Papa Shango," will be appearing at the R-Phils matchup against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Friday, July 28. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00. There are multiple special ticket packages available for

(Reading, PA) - Hall-of-Fame Wrestler Charles Wright is coming to Baseballtown. Wright, best known as "The Godfather" and "Papa Shango," will be appearing at the R-Phils matchup against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Friday, July 28. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00.

There are multiple special ticket packages available for Wright's appearance. For $65, fans will have the opportunity for a pre-game VIP meet and greet with Wright and receive a photo opportunity with him and autograph. In addition, the package includes a limited edition Wright double bobblehead portraying his two most popular characters and seats in either Blue Box or Green Box. The VIP session is scheduled from approximately 5:15 until 6:00.

Fans have the option of just purchasing a limited edition double bobblehead and game ticket to the July 28th game for $34 (Blue Box) or $31 (Green Box).

A FREE public autograph session for fans attending the July 28 game will begin at approximately 7:00.

Wright is best known for his tenure in the World Wrestling Foundation during the 1990s and early-2000s. In addition to his Hall-of-Fame accolades, Wright also is a two-time USAW Unified World Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Champion and much more.

Packages are available now by visiting: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/Buy.asp?EventID=333103

The R-Phils are excited to welcome Wright to Reading on July 28. Single-game tickets go on sale in March, but the best way to secure a ticket to this game is by purchasing a mini plan or ticket book. For more details, and to purchase, contact the R-Phils ticket office at 610-370-BALL or by going to rphils.com.