Paul Trumbetas, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and lifelong Phillies fan, was celebrated at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring City. His daughter, Denise Selzer, reached out to the Phillies to ask for a small favor in honor of her father’s birthday. Instead of just attending a game, the Phillies surprised Trumbetas with a grand celebration at the center, complete with military vehicles, the Phillie Phanatic, and an ice cream truck.
The event was part of the Phillies Salute to Service, which honored Trumbetas and his fellow military veterans. Trumbetas was surrounded by friends and family as he enjoyed the festivities, which included an honor guard, cake, and an ice cream truck. His wife Barbara and youngest daughter Fran Griffith were equally surprised and touched by the outpouring of support and celebration.
The party continued as Phillies legend Mickey Morandini presented Trumbetas with the ball he would throw out for the first pitch at an upcoming game. True to his sports-loving spirit, Trumbetas offered some advice to the team: “Tell them to keep hitting
