Dickie Noles, who played a key role in the Phillies’ 1980 World Series championship, will be the recipient of the Humanitarian Award at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet on Feb. 1.
The PSWA awards dinner, at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, is open to the public. Tickets are $75 apiece, and can be purchased by clicking here. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner kicks off at 6:30.
During and after his major league career, Noles fought a long battle with alcoholism.
He went on to conquer his toughest opponent, and has become an ambassador for the Phillies and MLB, warning young athletes about the alcohol and drug addiction.
Noles is being honored for his inspirational off-field performance, but he is also known for some fine years with the Phillies.
In 1980, Noles is fondly recalled for his high-and-tight pitch that dropped Kansas City Royals star George Brett “right on his hemorrhoids.” It was a play that very well may have changed the entire season and led to the Phils’ first World Series title.
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