Nov 20, 2009 8:49 am US/Eastern
Philly Mayor Keeps WS Wager, To Paint Bronx School
Mayors Nutter & Bloomberg To Paint School I.S. 131 In The Bronx Friday; Part Of World Series Volunteer Service Wager
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A New York Yankees fan holds up a sign during a ticker tape parade November 6, 2009 in New York. The Yankees were celebrating their victory over the Philadelphia Philles in the 2009 World Series.
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His team didn't win, but Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is keeping his World Series promise.
Nutter and Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a first-of-its kind wager on the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. The losing city's mayor would travel to the winning city and participate ni a volunteer service project, while wearing of course a jersey from the winning team.
So, since the Yankees won its 27th World Series title in six games against the Phillies, Mayor Nutter will travel to New York City on Friday, wearing pinstripes, to be alongside Bloomberg and students to paint open spaces at I.S. 131, the Albert Einstein School in the Bronx. The volunteer service is scheduled for 3 p.m.
"Over past two seasons, the Phillies have been on an incredible ride, but the defending champs are about to become the former champs. The Yanks will be bringing the World Series title back to where it belongs – New York City," said Mayor Bloomberg. "Baseball rivalries aside, helping empower at-risk students to create change in their school environment is important service.
And I think Mayor Nutter is going to look great in pinstripes."
"It is gratifying to see Mayor Bloomberg and Mayor Nutter join Major League Baseball in dedicating this year's World Series to community service," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. "Mayor Bloomberg and Mayor Nutter have taken the traditional World Series bet between Mayors and turned it into an opportunity to give back to the community and enrich the lives of others."
For the first time ever, Major League Baseball dedicated the first four games of the World Series to community service as a continuation of its "Going Beyond" initiative, which supports programs for veterans, cancer research and youth development.
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