Jim Gardner to throw out first pitch at Phillies game on Sunday
Jim announced he will be retiring from Action News at the end of the year.
PHILADELPHIA -- The division rival New York Mets are in town to take on the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend.
But the big story is that our very own Jim Gardner will throw out the first pitch ahead of Sunday's game at Citizens Bank Park.
Jim has had some practice with pregame ceremonies as he rang the bell at the 76ers game back in 2019.
The Phillies game is set for 1:35 p.m. Sunday so make sure to cheer him on if you're there!
On the same day, children 14 and under will get a Phillie Phanatic Pop! Vinyl figure. Maybe they'll make one of Jim, too!
Jim announced he will be retiring from Action News at the end of the year.
Jim has held the long-tenured position of anchor of Action News at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. since May 11, 1977, after joining WPVI as a reporter and anchor during the Noon newscast on June 1, 1976.
