Philadelphia, New York Police Departments to Play Baseball at ARM & HAMMER Park

The Thunder, Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are proud to welcome the Philadelphia and New York Police Departments to ARM & HAMMER Park on Wednesday, August 10 at 7pm to play a seven-inning baseball game between the Philadelphia Blue Sox and NYPD Finest. This special event at ARM & HAMMER Park is presented by Wawa.

Tickets to the game between the Blue Sox and NYPD Finest are available for $10 and all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund. The Philadelphia Order of Police Survivors Fund is a non-profit organization that fundraises to provide financial assistance and support to the families of Philadelphia Police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. The Survivors Fund was established not only to remember the sacrifice of each officer but also to acknowledge the sacrifice made by each of the surviving families. 

Fans can purchase tickets to the game by clicking here or through the Philadelphia Franternal Order of Police by contacting Billy Killian at [email protected] or by phone at 267-688-7212.

Following the game, all fans will enjoy a special fireworks show at ARM & HAMMER Park.

Last season's game raised more than $12,000 for the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund.

The Philadelphia Police Blue Sox baseball team is made up of law enforcement officers from Philadephia and surrounding areas. The Blue Sox have played and hosted a series of charity events throughout the year and are currently a member of the Police and Fire Baseball Congress Northeast Division where they compete in a national tournament every fall. To learn more about the Philadelphia Police Blue Sox, visit their website at www.philapolicebluesox.com.

New York Finest Baseball was established in 1994 and their roster is filled by members of law enforcement from New York City. The club plays over 70 games a year and travels throughout the country representing and promoting all that is good through the spirit of baseball. NY Finest has won numerous tournaments and awards in their 22 years, recently they earned the Gold Medal at the 2014 United States Police & Fire Championships. For more information on NY Finest, visitwww.nyfinestbaseball.com.

The Philadelphia and New York Police Departments have been playing baseball against each other since 1924 when the teams met at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.