Interview with Mike Rodia, Superfan
Mike Rodia is the Philly Superfan referenced in the post below this one, who last October scammed his way into celebrating on the field — and then in the locker room — with the newly minted World Series Champion Phillies. His story is amazing and I wanted to hear more, so he agreed to answer a few questions for ALS Tradeup:
You went from the nosebleed seats to the Diamond Club to the field to the locker room — at any point did you decide, OK, this is the real deal, they’re going to have to shoot a tranquilizer dart right into my face to get me out of here? Or were you prepared at all times to just go if asked?
I was pretty much just going with the flow. I never really thought I would go onto the field, let alone get into the clubhouse. My seats were originally by the left field foul pole for the Monday game. Four of my friends sit down in the Diamond Club area. We also have season tickets to the Eagles game together and have since the Linc opened. I just sensed the Phillies would win that game and end the Philly curse. I wanted to be able to celebrate with my friends since we have pretty much been together for 100 combined past seasons of our sports teams not winning the Championship. I wanted to celebrate with them. Once I got onto the field and got the Championship t-shirt and the lei from Mrs. Victorino I just felt part of the celebration. I wanted to be there not just for myself but for every fan that finally was able to celebrate OUR team winning. (continued inside)
