Greg Gross behind auction to benefit ALS Association
08/02/07 - Eastern League (EL) Reading Phillies

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Reading, PA - Reading Phillies hitting coach Greg Gross and his girlfriend Konnie Crawford are spearheading a baseball memorabilia auction and ticket raffle to benefit the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association (alsphiladelphia.org). ALS is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The event will take place during the Reading Phillies game vs. the Bowie Baysox on Wednesday, August8 at 7:05 PM. The auction and raffle will be held in the right field food court from gate opening (6:00 PM) through the fifth inning. Prize winners will be announced after the game.

During his time with Philadelphia (1979-1988), like many Phillies players, Gross began working to help fight ALS and remained dedicated to the battle.

"When I came to the Phillies as a player I got involved with the team's annual festival (to benefit the ALS Association) and met a lot of ALS patients and got to know many of them," Gross said. "Ever since, Konnie and I stayed involved and have tried to do what we can to help whenever we can. The Reading fans are so caring we appreciate the support we know they'll lend to this effort." Gross played 17 seasons in the Major Leagues as an outfielder for the Astros, Cubs and Phillies from 1973-1989. He is fifth all-time in Major League history with 143 pinch hits. He was a member of the Phillies 1980 World Championship team.

Items available

Mike Schmidt autographed baseball

Chase Utley autographed baseball

Cole Hamels autographed jersey

Vladimir Guerrero autographed baseball

Greg Gross autographed bat

Tim "Rock" Raines autographed baseball

Pat Burrell autographed bat

Pat Burrell autographed ball

Ryan Madson autographed glove

Four Phillies tickets vs. the Dodgers 8/22 Section 130, Row 22, Seats 11-14 (raffle item)

Game information

Seats for the August 8 game vs. Bowie at 7:05 PM can be purchased online anytime at readingphillies.com and at the FirstEnergy Stadium box office and by phone (610-375-8469). The first 2,000 kids 14 and under will receive a 2007 R-Phils baseball card set thanks to Reading Area Community College. The team will also hold an autograph session on the field from 5:55-6:25 for all fans.