The State College Spikes will take flight in Happy Valley, PA and pay homage to those who fly with a super Pennsylvania flock on Saturday, August 23.
Want us to spell it out? The Spikes will be hitting the field to honor the reigning world champions of football as the Elgses for Elgses Night.
With a wink and a nod to the alternative letter arrangements proposed by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Philly fan featured on the FOX pregame show on Super Sunday, both of whom are invited to participate in the festivities in good fun, the Elgses will wear classic Kelly green uniforms emblazoned with the name we all know and love at the 6:35 p.m. game. The Elgses uniforms will be up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction, with proceeds benefiting both the Eagles Autism Foundation and the Central PA Autism Community.
During the game, the Elgses will look to maintain a championship tradition on the field while fans enjoy trademark Philadelphia fun all over the ballpark.
The first 260 fans of all ages will receive a Kelly green Elgses T-Shirt, and speaking of #26, we’ll also honor Happy Valley legend “Sayshawn” Barkley and his all-time record 2,504 total rushing yards between the regular season and postseason by honoring one fan as the commemorative 2,504th fan at the game and gifting them a special commemorative jersey.
All youse who want to participate can be part of a Pregame Parade, where you can be sure to wear the E-L-G-S-E-S Love, Hurts Ankle Bracelet being given away at the ballpark gates. Plus, fans can visit the Howie Roseman Parade Forehead Tattoo Station featuring local face painter Emily Cooper.
Plus, the Philadelphia spirit will be spread throughout the ballpark with the Philly Special, including 26% off Philly cheesesteaks (wit or witout) at the Steakadelphia Grille during the game, along with $2.60 Aquafina Wooder, half-price Garage Beer, ceremonial tosses of Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews and Tastykakes to the crowd,** and **only green jimmies on Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream.
In addition, we’ll celebrate the turning point of the Big Game with a DeJean Pick 6 Special. If an Elgses player hits a home run in the sixth inning, one lucky fan will win two tickets to a game in Philadelphia this fall. In preparation for any celebrations from any of our winners, we’ll also grease the foul poles for the night.
The night will also feature tributes to the City of Brotherly Love with a Buy One, Get One Ticket Special for Brothers (in person only at the Spikes Ticket Office) and special appearances from Philly icons like Rocky Balboa and Benjamin Franklin during the night, along with the chance to participate in our search for the best Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce Lookalikes.
There’s even more on tap with a Reverse Hurdle competition, a Tush Push Seat Cushion Giveaway for select fans, and the chance for fans to take their best shot in the Santa Snowball Launch after the game, with prizes for competitors including the chance to win Benjamin Franklins and SEPTA passes to get around in Philly. Of course, it’s only fitting that fans will be able to test their ability in a Philadelphia-Themed Spelling Bee during the night as well.
The evening is capped off by a super FIREWORKS display presented by Penn State Health, and the first 150 fans in the ballpark at Saturday’s game, as well as at the regular season home finale on Thursday, August 28, will get to come down onto the field to see the skies light up at the end of the game thanks to the Spikes and their official FIREWORKS provider, Starfire Corporation. The first 150 fans will each receive a voucher as they enter, giving them the opportunity to watch the FIREWORKS From the Field.
It's also Mifflin & Juniata County Night presented by The Sentinel, and a Super Saturday presented by the PA Lottery and Pop 93.3, with Kids Run the Bases after the game presented by Mount Nittany Health.
“This night holds special meaning to me personally as a lifelong Elgses fan, and we hope that our Spikes family joins us in the celebration,” said State College Spikes President & General Manager Scott Walker.
